How to care for and water jasmine?

Jasmine is a relatively easy plant to care for, but some flower lovers still encounter problems during the maintenance process, such as root or leaf rot, or even stagnation of plant growth. In fact, caring for jasmine is not complicated as long as you master some basic care techniques. Let’s learn how to care for and water jasmine.

1. Soil selection

Jasmine requires good soil conditions. Many flower lovers use garden soil directly, but garden soil is prone to water accumulation and compaction, which can cause root rot. It is recommended to use soil with good air permeability, which can be a mixture of garden soil and river sand, or river sand and nutrient soil in a 1:1 ratio. This can not only ensure the air permeability and water permeability of the soil, but also meet the nutritional needs of plants. At the same time, choose a smaller flower pot to avoid excessive soil that causes moisture to not dry out for a long time.

2. Lighting management

Jasmine is a light-loving plant, and sufficient light is essential for its growth and flowering. Lack of light can cause the plant to grow too tall, with spindly and bendy branches and smaller leaves. Insufficient light will also affect flowering. Therefore, jasmine needs plenty of sunlight regardless of the seasons.

3. Watering and fertilizing

Jasmine is not drought-tolerant, which can cause the plant to wilt and the root system to be damaged. Watering should follow the principle of "water thoroughly when dry", that is, water thoroughly when the soil in the pot is half dry. As long as the soil is well-aerated, timely watering will not cause problems. Jasmine grows and blooms all year round, so you should choose fertilizers with high phosphorus and potassium content, such as Huaduoduo No. 2, and apply it 2-3 times a month to ensure adequate nutrient supply . Avoid using fertilizers that contain only phosphorus and potassium, such as monopotassium phosphate, as this will cause the plants to lack other essential elements and cause seedling stunting.

4. Environmental ventilation

Keeping the maintenance environment ventilated can help reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests and promote the healthy growth of plants.

5. Pruning management

Prune the branches in time after flowering, remove small and weak branches, and keep the thick branches. Appropriately shortening overly long and thick branches will help the plant sprout and bloom quickly.

6. Temperature control

As long as the indoor temperature is kept above 15 degrees, jasmine can grow and bloom normally.

In short, if you do all of the above, jasmine can not only grow healthily, but also bloom fragrant flowers. The maintenance of jasmine is not complicated. As long as you pay attention to light, watering, fertilization and ventilation, you can easily enjoy the beauty and fragrance of jasmine.