How to care for and water jasmine?

Jasmine is famous for its evergreen leaves and white flowers that bloom from spring to summer. Its flowers are not only fresh in color and elegant in shape, but also have a rich fragrance that is refreshing and pleasant. Let’s learn how to care for and water jasmine.

1. Watering tips

Jasmine prefers a humid environment, and the frequency of watering varies with the seasons. When the plant is growing vigorously in spring, it needs to be watered once every afternoon; once in the morning and evening in summer; 2 to 3 times a week in autumn; and about once a week in winter. Watering should be adjusted according to soil moisture, avoiding excessive or insufficient watering, ensuring thorough watering without water accumulation. During the rainy season, be careful to prevent the soil in the pot from being too wet to prevent root rot. Jasmine prefers a slightly acidic environment, and tap water needs to be left to stand for 3 to 5 days before use to prevent the soil from becoming alkaline.

2. Fertilization strategy

When planting or repotting, apply an appropriate amount of well-rotted farmyard manure as base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot and cover it with soil. Apply nitrogen fertilizer in spring to promote the growth of branches and leaves; apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate, before flowering in summer to promote flower opening and prolong the flowering period. After the flowering period, apply compound fertilizer once every half month for 3 to 4 times in a row to replenish the nutrients consumed by flowering. Stop fertilizing in winter.

3. Lighting management

Jasmine needs plenty of sunlight and should be guaranteed to get it no matter where it is. Adequate sunlight helps the plant grow strong, have more flower buds and rich fragrance. During the summer flowering period, be careful to avoid exposure to the sun and place it in a well-lit and ventilated place.

4. Pruning method

Pruning is usually done in early spring or autumn, combined with repotting. Remove branches that are too dense, too long, withered, diseased or insect-infested, and remove some old leaves to promote the growth of new branches. Cut off the tops of overgrown branches and remove the remaining flowers in time after flowering to promote the formation of new flower buds.

5. Notes

The minimum maintenance temperature in winter should not be lower than 10 degrees to prevent damage to the leaves. When the temperature is below 5 degrees, jasmine may suffer frost damage. Heavy pruning should not be done in summer to avoid damaging the plants. Indoor maintenance requires good ventilation to prevent the breeding of diseases and pests.

The above are the glue and maintenance methods for jasmine. Doing these can ensure that the jasmine grows healthily and blooms beautiful flowers and charming fragrance.