What are the cultivation methods and precautions for potted jasmine?

Jasmine growth habits

Jasmine likes a warm, humid environment with plenty of sunshine. Its leaves are emerald green, its flowers are white, and it has a strong fragrance. Most varieties bloom from June to October. It is highly ornamental and suitable for growing at home. The methods of propagating jasmine include cuttings, layering, and division.

How to grow potted jasmine

Potted jasmine prefers a warm, humid, well-ventilated semi-shady environment. It is suitable for planting in slightly acidic sandy loam rich in humus. It is not cold-resistant. If the temperature is lower than 3 degrees in winter, the branches and leaves are prone to frost damage. If it lasts for a long time, it will die. It is not tolerant to waterlogging.

Watering method

Jasmine should be watered according to the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and making sure to water thoroughly when watering. In spring and autumn, it is generally watered once every 2 to 3 days, and can be sprayed once a day. In summer, it is sprayed twice a day. In winter, the amount of watering should be reduced in the greenhouse, otherwise the roots will easily rot.

Fertilization method

Jasmine likes fertilizer. After moving it out of the room in spring, you can water it with some dilute alum fertilizer water. As the weather temperature rises, the plant's growth potential increases and the demand for fertilizer increases. Fertilizer can be applied in time. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied before flowering. Stop applying fertilizer during the peak flowering period and stop fertilizing after bringing it indoors in winter.

Pruning methods

Jasmine can be pruned in spring, mainly by cutting off dense branches, dry branches, diseased branches, crossed branches, etc., and cutting the overgrown branches short to promote the growth of new branches, which is beneficial to flowering. In addition, after the flower buds bloom in spring, some of them can be thinned out. After the flowers fade, the remaining flowers should be removed in time to promote the next flowering.

Precautions for potted jasmine cultivation

Potted jasmine likes high temperatures, but it cannot be exposed to direct sunlight in the high summer temperatures. In addition, it also likes a humid environment. Generally, when the soil moisture content is around 60%, it is beneficial to the growth of the plant roots. However, jasmine avoids water accumulation. If the soil is too moist, it will cause root rot.