Why doesn't jasmine bloom? What should I do if jasmine only grows leaves but doesn't bloom?

Jasmine is a very common flower in life. Because of its fragrant smell and easy survival, many flower lovers like to grow some at home. So what is the matter with jasmine not blooming? What should I do if jasmine only grows leaves but not flowers? Let's take a look.

Why doesn't jasmine bloom?

1. Pruning is a very important thing for jasmine. Unlike the green ivy and spider plants grown at home, jasmine cannot be pruned at will. Start from the position of 3-4 pairs of leaves below the flowering position and prune all the branches below. If the excess branches are not pruned in time, they will absorb excess nutrients in the plant body.

2. When fertilizing jasmine, in addition to using organic fertilizers bought on the market, we can also make our own flower fertilizers, such as egg shells and banana peels. After drying them, grind them into powder and wrap them in the soil to make phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

3. There are certain reasons why jasmine does not bloom and the soil is also related. If the soil where jasmine is grown has become hardened, it will naturally affect the respiration of the roots, which will affect the normal flowering of jasmine over time.

What to do if jasmine only grows leaves but does not bloom

Lighting Management

Jasmine likes a warm, humid, sunny and well-ventilated environment. It can withstand high temperatures, but is afraid of drought and is not cold-resistant. Usually, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light and good air circulation. The stronger the light, the greener the branches and leaves, and the more and more fragrant the flowers. In cold areas, it should be placed indoors in bright light and room temperature of 5-10℃ to overwinter.

Fertilizer and water management

Jasmine likes moisture, is not drought-tolerant, and is afraid of waterlogging. Keep the potting soil moist at ordinary times, wet when dry, do not water when not dry, and water thoroughly when watering. In the rainy season, especially when planting jasmine in the ground, pay attention to rain shelter and drainage. During the hot summer, in addition to watering in the morning and evening, you should also spray water on the branches and leaves. Reduce watering in winter and keep the potting soil slightly dry. Pay attention to the combination of base fertilizer and topdressing when applying fertilizer. Apply fully fermented cake fertilizer and animal bones as base fertilizer when potting. Apply thin and decomposed cake fertilizer liquid every 1-2 weeks during the growing season. Pay attention to "prefer thin rather than thick, thin fertilizer and frequent application". If the growth is too vigorous, reduce the supply of nitrogen fertilizer. Apply quick-acting phosphorus and potassium fertilizers 1-2 times during the budding and flowering periods, and generally do not fertilize in winter. For newly potted plants, you need to wait until new roots grow before fertilizing.

Plastic pruning

Jasmine has strong germination ability and is resistant to pruning. It is often pruned into a natural round head shape. Pay attention to timely pinching during the growing season to promote branch growth. After flowering, the flower branches can be cut off in time to save nutrients. Shape and prune before budding in spring, and cut off overcrowded, thin, diseased, and messy branches. For 3-4 years old baskets, heavy pruning can be done after flowering to promote new branches.

Repotting and changing soil

Every 1-2 years, repot and change the soil according to the growth situation, and replace 1/3 of the old soil. The potting soil should be loose, fertile, rich in organic matter, breathable and drainable, slightly acidic (PH value is 6-6.5) sandy loam or sandy soil, and avoid heavy clay soil. Cut off old roots, rotten roots, overlong roots, and messy branches before repotting.

Pest and disease control

The main diseases are leaf blight, anthracnose, and white rot. The main insect pests are leaf rollers, scale insects, red spiders, etc. Regular inspections are required to detect diseases and pests early and treat them with fungicides and insecticides as soon as possible.

Jasmine does not sprout, what should I do?

1. Dead flowers, weak branches, old leaves, and overgrown branches all need to be pruned, leaving two to three centimeters of branches at the top to sprout. There should not be too many leaves, two to three is best.

2. Jasmine needs to be regularly fertilized with ferrous sulfate to maintain the selectivity of the soil, and potassium dihydrogen phosphate can promote germination and the formation of flower buds. However, although it likes fertilizer, it cannot be added continuously. It should be applied once every 8 days during the growth period and flowering period, and controlled during other periods.