What soil to use for jasmine flowers and how to care for them

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1. What soil to use?

2. Maintenance methods

Jasmine has little soil requirements. Garden soil can also be used for ground planting, but potted plants need to prepare specific nutrient soil to ensure good water permeability and ventilation. In addition, some decomposed base fertilizer must be added to help its subsequent growth and development.

1. What soil to use

Jasmine planted in the ground or The soil used for potted plants varies. In-ground planting can be cultivated with garden soil and has little soil requirements. Potted plants need good water permeability and ventilation. It is best to use garden soil, compost and river sand to prepare pot soil in a ratio of 2:2:1, and add properly decomposed cake powder or chicken and duck manure and other fertilizers.

2. Maintenance methods

1 , Watering: Jasmine likes moisture and is not drought-tolerant. Therefore, there should be sufficient water at ordinary times, and you can water it when you see the pot soil is slightly dry. But be careful not to accumulate water, so as not to affect the breathing of the roots.

2. Fertilization: Jasmine has a greater demand for fertilizer. Fertilizer should be applied every 2-3 days during the flowering period and once after flowering. It is best to use decomposed bean cakes. In addition, alum fertilizer water needs to be poured once a week to improve the pH of the soil and provide a better growing environment.

3. Light: Jasmine should not be exposed to light during the seedling stage. Place in a cool place. Although they can receive light during the growth period, they must avoid exposure to the sun. In winter, long-term light should be provided to avoid dead branches and leaves.

4. Pruning: Pruning of jasmine is particularly important. The first pruning should be carried out after the flowers fade, and the flowers should be removed in time to avoid waste and loss of nutrients. Before sprouting in spring, you also need to cut short raw branches to ensure that the branches grow strong and strong. Dead branches and diseased branches should also be dealt with in a timely manner, which is more beneficial to plant growth.

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