African jasmine cultivation methods and precautions

Choose the right soil

There are different soil requirements for growing African jasmine in the north and south: the southern region requires the planting site to be loose, fertile, and well-drained sandy loam. For potted African jasmine in the north, you can prepare it with 7 parts of leaf mold, 1 part of river sand, 1 part of fermented organic fertilizer, and 1 part of fermented sawdust.

During the growing period, loosen the soil once a month to keep the roots in a well-permeable condition. The soil of potted African jasmine can be changed every 1 to 2 years.

Apply the right fertilizer

For potted African jasmine, apply a thin layer of decomposed cake fertilizer water once a month during the growing season, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once before flowering in May to promote flowering of the plant. After autumn, apply fertilizer 1 to 2 times to supplement phosphorus and potassium so that it can safely survive the winter. For potted plants in northern regions, to prevent yellowing leaves, add 0.2% ferrous sulfate when fertilizing during the growing season to ensure that the leaves are green.

Control the temperature

African jasmine grows well in a warm climate with a suitable temperature of 18 to 32 degrees Celsius. When the summer temperature is above 38 degrees Celsius, it will inhibit the growth of the plant. Provide as much ventilation and humidity as possible and lower the temperature. It can overwinter in the open air in some areas in the south, but try to control the temperature at 3~5℃.

Fill in the light

African jasmine likes sunlight, and its native environment is mostly semi-shaded. For home potted plants, it can accept full sunlight in spring and autumn, but in summer it requires a shed for shade, or it should be moved to a shaded place, at least to avoid direct sunlight for a few hours around noon. Special attention should be paid to the fact that after a long period of rain between June and July, when sunny days occur, the temperature rises suddenly and the light becomes very strong. It is important to provide shade to prevent the young shoots and leaves from being burned.

Watering the right water

African jasmine potted plants require sufficient water, but water should not accumulate near the roots, otherwise the roots will easily rot. In spring and autumn, water to keep the soil moist. In the rainy season, reduce watering. In summer, spray water once in the morning and afternoon to increase humidity and reduce temperature. In winter, for indoor potted African jasmine, it is better to keep the soil slightly moist, and spray an appropriate amount of water on the leaves when the temperature is relatively high around noon.

Precautions

The African jasmine in my home was just bought in the autumn and winter of that year, so I should take good measures to protect it from the cold. Especially when strong cold air from the north moves south, there will be a significant drop in temperature, so be sure to keep warm in time.

The African jasmine in many flower lovers' homes may not bloom for many years. In fact, it is not due to disease, but the difference in maintenance environment. As long as you pay a little attention to it in daily life, you just need to wait for it to bloom.