Cultivation methods and precautions of bicolor jasmine

Jasmine bicolor is a plant that can be grown in the ground or in pots in southern China. In the Yangtze River Basin and areas north of it, it is usually planted in pots because it needs to be brought indoors in winter. Let’s learn about the cultivation methods and precautions of bicolor jasmine .

1. Pot soil selection

Choose a pot with a diameter of 10cm to 50cm according to the size of the plant, preferably a clay pot to ensure good permeability. Avoid using clay soil to prevent root rot. Use a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil and sand in a ratio of 5:3:2 to keep the soil loose, fertile and slightly acidic. Repot and change the soil every 1 to 2 years in early spring, retaining some of the old soil.

2. Water and fertilizer management

Bicolor jasmine likes moisture but is afraid of waterlogging. It needs to be sprayed and watered frequently during its vigorous growth period from April to September to keep the soil in the pot moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering from October and keep the soil in the pot slightly dry in winter. Apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer every 10 to 15 days during the growing season to avoid applying nitrogen fertilizer alone which will cause excessive growth of branches and leaves. Apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before winter, and suspend fertilization from winter to February of the following spring.

3. Temperature and light

Bicolor jasmine likes plenty of sunlight and warm and humid climate. The suitable growth temperature is 15℃ to 32℃. During the growing period, it should be placed in a sunny place. Long light hours will help the plant to be strong and the flowers to bloom luxuriantly. Provide appropriate shade at noon in midsummer and move it indoors when the temperature drops below 5℃ in winter.

4. Pruning and shaping

The bicolor jasmine cultivated at home should not be over-pruned, and a round crown of 30cm to 40cm high should be maintained. In early spring, heavy pruning should be carried out in conjunction with repotting and changing the soil. After flowering, the remaining flowers should be cut off in time, and the overgrown branches and inner branches should be removed.

5. Reproduction method

It is mainly propagated by pole cuttings and high pressure, combined with pruning in spring and autumn. Choose strong branches, dip them in rooting powder or VB12, and insert them into plain sandy soil, maintaining high humidity and appropriate temperature. For high-pressure propagation, choose two-year-old strong branches, peel the bark in a ring, cover the wound with moss and leaf mold, and keep it moist until roots take root.

The above are the key points for potted cultivation of bicolor jasmine. There are many varieties of jasmine, and bicolor jasmine is more popular now. Have you ever raised it?