Jasmine has a different status in Chinese's heart. A folk song, "Jasmine", has become China's world business card. For Beijingers, jasmine tea is always one of the must-have drinks in the summer. Jasmine flowers generally bloom in late spring and early summer, the flower color is light and elegant, the fragrance is strong, and it is very popular with the people.
A lot of people like to raise their own jasmine, which is a very good decision. After the jasmine blossoms, the flowers are strung in strings and hung on the wrist as bracelets, and the fragrance can last all day. However, if you want to raise jasmine, there are also ways and means, let's say a few places that need attention, as long as the correct method is used, you can also breed lush jasmine!
First, choose potting soil
Raising jasmine flowers, pots and soil are very important, and can even be said to be the key. Generally speaking, the use of plastic pots to raise jasmine flowers has the highest survival rate, basically a 90% chance of surviving. This is because the plastic pot itself is thinner, but it is well sealed, which is more conducive to retaining moisture. Jasmine flowers like more acidic soils, and when planting at the beginning, they are generally used after mixing pastoral soil, compost, sandy soil and grass and wood ash, and the ratio is 4:4:2:1.
The second point is the method of watering
The watering method of jasmine is also a science, generally in the spring and autumn, it needs to be watered every 3 to 4 days. But when summer is hot, water is needed every two days. In winter, the amount of watering can be reduced, once a week. This is determined by the amount of evaporation and does not have to be seasonal. In addition, watering is generally better in the morning, and when the surface of the potting soil is dry, it is necessary to water. And the water used to water the flowers is best to use dried tap water, but the best effect is the collected rainwater.
The third point is the fertilization method
Jasmine is more hungry and likes to be fat, so when fertilizing, the amount must be sufficient. Usually starting in May, diluted rotten bean cake water is applied every other week. If it is during the budding or flowering period, fertilization is required every 5 days. Remember, thin fertilizer is applied diligently, and you can't be afraid of trouble. After October, you can slowly reduce the amount of fertilizer applied. After entering the winter, there is no need to continue fertilizing.
The fourth point is the pruning method
The right way to prune can make more branches bloom, so it is necessary to master this skill. Usually in late June, the jasmine flowers will grow some young branches. At this time, these young branches can not be spared, you need to remove a large part of them, only the base of the 2 to 3 layers of leaves. This allows nutrients to be concentrated at the bottom, which contributes to the overall development of the plant. After pruning, after normal fertilization and watering, the jasmine flowers will soon bloom.
Fifth point, lighting methods
Jasmine loves sunlight, so there has always been a saying that "jasmine flowers that don't die in the sun". Sunlight can promote the growth of jasmine flowers very well, and during the vigorous period of plant growth, the more light is sufficient, the faster it grows. However, it should also be noted that too strong sunlight will increase the evaporation of plant water, so it is also necessary to master a degree. If it's summer, it's best to shade the jasmine with a little shade.
Sixth, taboos
Jasmine originates in southern China, so it prefers a warm and moist growing environment. Once the temperature drops, frostbite is possible. Every year in November, it is necessary to move the jasmine flowers indoors for the winter. If the ambient temperature is still low, you need to put a plastic bag on the jasmine for protection. In addition, jasmine flowers need to be ventilated frequently, otherwise it is easy to breed pests and diseases.