Jasmine information, jasmine pictures

1. Family

Jasmine is a plant of the Oleaceae family, Jasmine genus, also known as Molly flower, Mo Li, Mo Li, Fragrant Soul, etc. It is native to India and is now grown in many areas and widely planted in subtropical regions.

2. Form

Jasmine is an upright or climbing shrub, about 3 meters in height, with small branches that are cylindrical or slightly flattened. The leaves are opposite each other, papery in texture, with distinct fine veins on both sides. Its flowering period is from May to August every year. The inflorescence is terminal, the corolla is white, the petals overlap a lot, and the flowers are fragrant. It can also bear fruit, which is spherical in shape and black-purple in color.

3. Habits

Jasmine has certain requirements for the soil. It is best to provide slightly acidic sandy soil rich in humus. It likes a warm climate environment and cannot withstand frost. If the temperature is lower than 3 degrees Celsius, it may suffer from frost damage, so take good warming measures in winter. It grows better in semi-shade environment and cannot withstand strong light.

IV. Reproduction

There are two main methods for propagating jasmine: cuttings and layering. For cuttings, you can choose mature annual branches, cut the cuttings, remove the leaves below, prepare a suitable substrate, and then insert the cuttings. Layering can be used to press the branches on the plant down and separate them for cultivation after they have taken root.