Jasmine is an evergreen small shrub plant of the genus Fragrance of the family Oleaceae. According to flower type classification, there are three categories: single, semi-double and double. Although they are not big, they are rich in fragrance, elegant and dignified, and some varieties are edible. They are very popular among the public and are usually used as home potted plants.
Jasmine likes warmth and is afraid of cold. It will basically enter a dormant state in winter. Only a few families with particularly warm indoors can allow it to bloom. However, even if it barely blooms, the flower quality is not good. Therefore, it is best to keep jasmine dormant in winter. Through reasonable maintenance methods, let the plant rest well, and it will sprout, grow leaves, and bloom explosively in the next spring. In terms of winter maintenance, we must do "three ruthless things".
. Sun it hard
There is a proverb in the gardening circle: "Jasmine will not die in the sun, and Zhulan will not die in the shade." It can be seen how much jasmine is a plant that likes light. Whether it is during the growth period or blooming, it needs sufficient light all year round. Even in the hot summer, there is no need for shade. The more poisonous the sun is, the more prosperous it will grow.
After the temperature drops in winter, jasmine gradually grows slowly and finally enters a dormant state, no longer growing, and a large number of leaves turn yellow and fall. When many flower lovers see it like this, they often move the pot to a shady place in a corner, which is not conducive to its survival in the winter.
Although jasmine will no longer grow in winter, we still need to place it in a sunny location. The branches of jasmine in a dormant state can still carry out photosynthesis , and the energy absorbed will be stored in the roots and branches. With this energy in the next spring, many buds will burst out and grow rapidly.
. Control water
Jasmine is a flower that loves water. In other seasons, it needs frequent watering to keep the soil moist. But after entering winter, because the temperature is very low, the evaporation rate of water in the flower pot also decreases. If you continue to water heavily as in other seasons, the water will accumulate in the flower pot, which will make the roots of the jasmine more susceptible to frostbite and may cause root rot. Therefore, when caring for jasmine in winter, watering is very different from that in other seasons. You must control your hands and reduce the frequency of watering so that the plant can survive the winter safely.
If the indoor temperature is above 10 degrees, the jasmine will only lose its leaves slightly, and watering should follow the principle of "see dry and wet". When you see the soil surface turning white and dry, you can water it;
If the indoor temperature is below 10 degrees and a large number of jasmine leaves fall off, you should wait until the soil is semi-dry to water. Novice flower lovers can insert a bamboo stick into the flower pot. The depth of the bamboo stick should be about half the depth of the flower pot. Before watering, pull out the bamboo stick and observe it. If the tip of the bamboo stick is moist, there is no need to water. Once you see the tip of the skewer is dry, water it again.
. Prune ruthlessly
Proper pruning of jasmine in winter and cutting off excess branches can avoid excessive consumption of nutrients, reduce the burden on the plant, and provide the ability to withstand cold. Firstly, it prevents frostbite, and secondly, it can also prepare for germination in the coming spring.
The method of pruning jasmine in winter is very simple. After the leaves fall, we clean up all the dead leaves and then observe the whole plant. First, cut off all the thin branches and overly dense branches, leaving only the strong branches. Then count 5 to 6 leaves from bottom to top, keep the lower branches and leaves, and cut off all the rest.
When raising jasmine in winter, pay attention to three "ruthlessness": ruthless sun exposure, ruthless water control, and ruthless pruning. If you do it well, you can survive the winter safely and have explosive growth next spring. Have you learned it?
