Cultivation methods and precautions of bicolor jasmine

How to grow bicolor jasmine

Soil requirements

Bicolor jasmine is generally cultivated in East China and North China, and is suitable for slightly acidic soil with good drainage and air permeability.

Light and temperature requirements

The suitable temperature for the growth of bicolor jasmine is 20~30℃. At this temperature, the branches and leaves are lush and the growth is vigorous. When the temperature drops to 12℃ and then warms up, it enters a dormant period. It is not cold-resistant, so be sure to bring it indoors in time for maintenance in winter to avoid frostbite.

Bicolor jasmine likes a sunny and humid environment, avoids exposure to the sun, and needs appropriate shade in summer. If exposed to excessive sunlight, the flowers and leaves will easily curl up. The daily lighting time should not be less than 4 hours to ensure luxuriant flowering.

Watering method

Bicolor jasmine likes moisture and is afraid of waterlogging. When watering, you should adhere to the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet. When watering in summer, you need to be careful not only to meet the growth needs of the plant, but also to keep the air moist and spray clean water on the leaves 2 to 3 times a day. Keep the soil in the pot dry in winter to prevent frostbite.

Fertilization method

During the growing period, alum fertilizer water should be applied in time to prevent soil alkalinization and yellowing of leaves, increase soil fertility and promote plant growth.

After the bicolor jasmine flowers wither, apply a thin layer of cake fertilizer water. After 10 days, apply liquid fertilizer mainly composed of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. In addition, spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution on the leaves in combination with watering to promote the differentiation of flower buds.

prune

During daily maintenance, cut off the yellowing and withered leaves in time to avoid affecting the overall ornamental value.

After the flowers fade, cut off the remaining flowers in time and cut back 1/3 to 1/2 of the branches. At the end of autumn, cut off weak branches, inward branches, and diseased and insect-infested branches to ensure that the bicolor jasmine will grow vigorously next year.

Precautions for breeding of bicolor jasmine

Freeze protection

Bicolor jasmine has poor cold resistance and must be kept indoors in winter. It is usually brought indoors around November, and the room temperature should be kept above 0℃. Watering should be controlled and the soil in the pot should be kept dry to allow it to safely overwinter.

Anti-water accumulation

Bicolor jasmine is afraid of waterlogging, so watering should be reduced during the rainy season. Potted plants grown outdoors must be well drained to avoid root rot.