A white veil of flowers shimmering in the moonlight, and an intoxicating aroma pouring into the room through an open window - a picture of a rural summer familiar from childhood. For Russian ornamental gardening, planting mock orange and caring for it is as common as growing lilacs. True, it is popularly known under a different name - jasmine, which has become so popular that it is often used even by professional landscape designers.

Fragrant symbol of the Russian garden

Mock oranges are called jasmine by mistake because of the similarity of the flower shape and aroma with its subtropical namesake, the cultivation of which in our country is possible only in greenhouse culture. The deciduous shrub of the Hydrangeaceae family came to Russia during the time of the first Romanovs. fragrant plant quickly went beyond the boyars’ gardens and “scattered” across the vast expanses of the empire. The shrub came to the court and was already considered a very popular garden decoration at the beginning of the 20th century.

Mock orange in appearance is a multi-stemmed shrub, with thin, slightly drooping young shoots, growing on average up to 2 m in height. But there are also large ones (4–5 m), forming a spreading fountain of incredible beauty, and dwarf forms With compact bush up to 1 m, decorating rock gardens and rockeries. The main advantage of mock orange is the clusters of flowers, which when proper care cover the bush with a snow-white fragrant cloud and preserve this outfit for 20–30 days.

Let's pay attention to some biological characteristics plants, allowing us to understand its physiology and vegetation characteristics.

1. The culture is light-loving, loves open sunny places, protected by buildings or larger trees from the scorching cold northern winds.
2. It prefers moisture-absorbing soils (light loam, black soil), but without excessive stagnation of water. In hot areas without watering, the plant takes on a depressed appearance.
3. Whenever you plant a seedling, in spring or autumn, mock orange blooms after planting no earlier than in the third year, some species only in the fifth year.
4. Generative (flower) buds are laid on shoots of previous years, but not older than 4–5 years of age, so the bush needs regular rejuvenation.
5. The shrub belongs to the long-lived category; it can grow in one place for 35–40 years.

Garden jasmine is such a self-sufficient crop that it looks great in a group, parterre planting, or hedge. What to plant next to mock orange? If you want to create a secluded fragrant corner in the garden, plant other beautiful flowering shrubs nearby - lilac, hydrangea, spirea, weigela. Powerful bushes with bare skeletal branches can be “knocked out” with hostas and brunnera. Mock orange bushes look good against the background of a lawn and coniferous trees.

Note! A collection of several varieties of mock orange with different flowering periods will give the spring-summer garden a special charm and extend the period of contemplation of its fragrant splendor to 2 months. Approximate composition: Ch. ordinary (blooms in late May - early June), Ch. crown (from mid-June to the 10th of July), Lemoine varieties (July).

Secrets of growing garden jasmine

If you still don’t have mock orange in your garden, be sure to find seedlings of this plant for planting. interesting plant. You can get some money from the neighboring garden natural view or a representative of folk selection - the shrub produces root shoots and is easily propagated by lignified cuttings. In nurseries and at garden exhibitions, varietal seedlings are sold - they require more careful care, but they look great, especially semi-double and double hybrids.

Let's consider when, where and how best to plant mock orange.

Landing

Best time to plant - early spring and the beginning of autumn. In the first case, you need to have time before the buds open, in the second, make sure that the plant has at least a month to take root (before the onset of frost).

We have already partially answered the question of where to plant mock orange. Choose a lighted but secluded corner of the garden - near the fence, the wall of the house, on the south or east side of the gazebo. There is one more nuance. The shrub loves space and free air movement in the crown, so avoid densely planted areas and thickened plantings.

If you have decided on the location, let’s look at step by step how to plant mock orange correctly.

• Prepare landing hole depth of at least the bayonet of a shovel (40–50 cm) and the same diameter.
• Even if you have good land, fill it with a specially prepared fertile mixture consisting of leaf (turf) soil and humus; sand will not interfere with clayey chernozems. An approximate ratio is shown in the diagram below. It is recommended to use wood ash (100 g per hole) and superphosphate (30 g) as a mineral additive.
• If there is a threat of spring flooding of the bush groundwater, drain the bottom with crushed stone, expanded clay, broken brick.
• Plant the plant with a lump of earth in a “water hole” (a hole filled with water), after planting, crimp the trunk circle and mulch it with a dry substrate (peat, humus, garden soil).
• After planting, trim off the above-ground part, leaving 2-3 pairs of buds on each shoot. Although this somewhat delays flowering, it promotes the growth of young shoots and faster formation of a bush.

Important! When planting, the root collar of a mock orange seedling needs to be buried - this stimulates tillering. But excessive depth (more than 2–3 cm) can lead to its rotting.

Feeding

If you have filled the hole well with organic matter, this supply of food will be enough for 2-3 years, and during this time the mock orange does not need feeding. Moreover, if you overdo it with humus and other nitrogen-containing fertilizers, the bush will fatten and grow shoots to the detriment of flowering.

• IN spring feeding nitrogen should predominate. This is watering with mullein (1:10), a solution of chicken droppings (1:20) at the rate of a bucket of suspension per bush. In the absence of organic matter, complex fertilizers are used, for example, spring Kemira Fertik.
• When deciding what to feed mock orange after flowering, give preference mineral fertilizers with phosphorus and potassium. They are needed for the formation and ripening of flower buds and strengthening the root system. This is superphosphate (a tablespoon per bucket), wood ash(a glass for a bush) or targeted autumn fertilizer for bushes (Kemira, Agricola).

Trimming

Chubushnik, like most ornamental shrubs, responds well to such an element of care as pruning. However, consensus on this matter, no, and gardening practice is replete with recommendations, sometimes mutually exclusive. Let's try to understand this process, following the logic and characteristics of the crop's growing season.

1. Shaping pruning aims to give the bush a certain contour. It is recommended to do it in the spring for 2-3 years after planting, until the plant begins to bloom, and in subsequent years only to maintain the given shape.
2. Spring pruning is considered sanitary. In spring, the bush cannot be pruned radically for two reasons. Firstly, out of ignorance you can cut out last year’s shoots with flower buds. Secondly, it stimulates the regrowth of shoots, the plant will throw all its strength at it to the detriment of flowering. Immediately after winter, remove frozen and broken branches, cut off the tops of long shoots to stimulate the growth of side branches.
3. The “main thing” for mock orange is summer pruning. This should be done immediately after flowering, so that the current year’s shoots have time to become woody before winter. What to delete? All weak annual shoots (leave 3-4 stems), faded tips of branches, stems growing inside the bush, unnecessary ones that interfere with the free movement of air.

Important! The most productive shoots for flowering are 6–7 year old shoots. Everything that is older should be gradually cut out in the spring - 3-4 pieces at a time, and young branches from this year should be left in their place.

Transfer

Thanks to its shallow root system, mock orange tolerates replanting without problems, but not in the summer, as many believe, but in early autumn or in early spring.

Prepare the planting hole using the same technology as when planting. A day before transplanting, water the bush generously so that the roots can easily come out with a lump of earth. The next step is pruning the bush. Almost all shoots are removed to the stump, except for 3–4 stems, which are cut off, leaving 30–40 cm. The plant transplanted in the spring is not only watered, but also fed.

After rooting, several shoots will grow on each stump. After winter they are pruned, leaving only the strongest ones. If everything is done using this technology, the mock orange will bloom in the third year.

Development problems and pests of mock orange

Among the many advantages of mock orange is its resistance to diseases and those few pests that are nevertheless tempted by it. Inexperienced gardeners often misdiagnose problems caused by lack of care, mistakenly considering them to be a manifestation of a particular disease.

Care problems

Most of the reasons why mock orange does not bloom lie precisely in the area of ​​care. There are several of them:

• the plant fattens because it is overfed with nitrogen;
• the bush does not have enough light, and we're talking about not about light partial shade, but a truly shaded place;
• the bush was pruned too much in the spring, and it threw its energy into restoration;
• pruned late in the summer - the young shoots did not have time to set flower buds (blooms weakly).

Moisture deficiency is the main reason why mock orange leaves curl. During the dry period, the shrub requires abundant watering - 30-40 liters per bush every 2-3 days, and even more often during flowering - it is necessary that the soil does not dry out. Dry autumn is a reason to do moisture-charging watering for the winter.

Mock orange diseases

Fungal diseases affect mock oranges extremely rarely, and their best treatment is to eliminate the causes, as can be seen in the photo below - thickening and waterlogging. Regular pruning promotes free air exchange in the crown area, protecting the foliage from rust and spotting. To destroy pathogenic microflora, spraying with fungicides is recommended.

Pests

Rainy summers favor the spread of pests - leaf weevils that suck the juices of leaves, bean aphids that colonize the tops of shoots, and spider mites that pose a threat to young growth.

Aphids on mock orange are the most real threat How to deal with it is determined based on the degree of damage to the bush. The few colonies on the tops are removed mechanically or wash off by dissolving a piece in warm water laundry soap. If this does not help, spray the bush with infusion tobacco dust(10 g/l), mustard powder (20 g/l). Treatment of the plant with an insecticide gives a 100% effect.

If you're passionate ornamental gardening, mock orange will sooner or later end up in your garden. And once it arrives, it will conquer your heart forever, making you fall in love with the delicate fragrance of fragrant petals.

Garden jasmines are sometimes also called mock orange. Most gardeners believe that a plant grows and blooms “by itself.” But this opinion is not correct. Because if you start to properly care for the bushes, they will bloom even better and more luxuriously. Let's take a closer look at why mock orange does not bloom in some cases, as well as how to care for it.

Plant varieties

The most famous varieties of mock orange are the following varieties:

• the Belle Etoile variety grows up to one and a half meters in height. It blooms in July with simple white flowers with a purple eye. Fills the garden with a sweet, slightly faint aroma. Grows in the sunny and slightly shady side of the garden area;
• The Golden variety grows slowly, but reaches a height of 1.5 meters. It grows well in width. If the plant is grown in the sun, its leaves are lemon green, after flowering they turn light green and turn yellow in the fall;

the Innosense variety will grow up to 2.5 meters. Blooms in June. The bush has a spreading crown. Blooms white, semi-double fragrant flowers. The leaves are green with cream or yellow veins;

• The Variegata variety has exquisite, variegated leaves and flat, round, fragrant white flowers. Tolerates frost easily and loves shade.

There are also varieties that only tolerate warm weather, and there are also those that can withstand even the most severe frosts. It is best to buy mock orange in specialized stores to preserve its grade.

Features of planting

In order for mock orange to bloom magnificently and for a long time in the garden, it is important to plant it correctly. To do this, you need to choose the right place, prepare the soil, and also plant it correctly in open ground.

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Mock orange will bloom for 50 years if it is watered in a timely manner, the soil is plowed, fertilized, mulched, branches are pruned, and protected from pests.

Stagnant moisture and saline soils with groundwater negatively affect mock orange. Therefore, it is recommended to plant the plant on fertile and moist soil. This is the kind of place that will help the mock orange develop and bloom. There are also plant species that can grow in soil with unfavorable environmental conditions.

Jasmines can bloom even in the most shaded places. But they bloom best in partial shade. To admire the flowers of the plant every year, it is recommended to plant mock orange in sunny areas.

Preparing the ground

The soil for mock orange should be fertile and well permeable. It is recommended to cover clayey areas with a drainage layer: sand, broken brick or expanded clay. Sandy areas can be further diluted with compost or vermicompost. The pits for mock orange are filled up peat mixture with humus, sand and tree leaves. Immediately before planting, it is recommended to add mature humus to the soil. A little fresh manure can be added to the soil in the fall.

Heavy soil can be lightened by adding weathered peat.

Features of planting mock orange

1. Two-year-old seedlings are considered the best planting material.
2. If you plan to plant plants in groups, the distance between them should be 1.5 - 2 meters. If a single-row jasmine hedge is planned, seedlings are planted every half meter.
3. When planting, the root collar can be deepened a couple of centimeters into the soil. If it is placed more than three centimeters deeper, the plant will rot.
4. The size of the planting holes should be more than 40x40x40 centimeters.
5. In order for valuable mock orange varieties to take root better, they can be fertilized with Zircon or HB-101.
6. Before planting seedlings in open ground, remove broken and dried branches and roots. Distribute the roots evenly in the center of each hole. Cover with moist, nutritious soil and water well. Every bush needs a bucket of water. It is recommended to water the bushes every three days for 14 days after planting. Then the bushes are watered as needed.

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If the plant is transplanted from a pot, the hole is made smaller. Also, after falling asleep with soil, the seedlings need to be watered and mulched with peat or mowed grass.

Features of caring for mock orange

In order for blooming jasmine to please with its flowering duration, it is recommended to fertilize it, feed it, prune it, water it, and remove weeds.

Fertilizer rules

Since mock orange is pruned every year and grows strongly, it needs to be saturated with nutrients. Fertilize the bushes with organic and complex mineral fertilizers.

Mineral fertilizers are applied three times during the growing season:

• in early spring;
• before flowering;
• after flowering.

Bushes are fertilized with superphosphates, potassium sulfates or wood ash.

In the spring, you can additionally add several buckets of rotted manure or compost under the bushes. You can also feed plants with manure with grass and superphosphates.

For mock orange, a nettle mixture is an excellent feed. Nettle will saturate the soil with silicon and microelements that are needed for better growth and jasmine blossoms. To prepare the nettle mixture, fill the barrel with chopped grass and water. Place the container in the shade and cover it slightly. Add double superphosphate and leave to ferment for 10 days. The mixture must be stirred systematically. Ready fertilizer dilute in water. The resulting nettle fertilizer is used to water the bushes.

Trimming procedure

In order for the bush to bloom beautifully, it is important to trim off weak, broken branches. Faded branches are also pruned back to strong shoots. The healthy young growth left behind will become stronger and bloom more profusely next year. Branches that are too long can be shortened by cutting off their thin tops.

After the pruning procedure, the bushes are earthed up and fed. If the summer is too dry, it is important to water the plants deeply.

Features of transplantation

You can replant the bushes in September or early spring. Water the mock orange generously and let it stand for 24 hours. Then remove half of the old shoots at the very root, and shorten the remaining branches. Dig up the prepared bush and plant it in a new location. After planting, also water thoroughly and compact the soil.

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Preparing for winter

Before planting mock orange, it is important to find out how it tolerates winter. Some varieties cannot withstand even minimal frosts. And some freeze slightly due to severe frost, but if you cut off the damaged branches, they will quickly restore their crown and bloom in early summer.

In the fall, it is important to tie the branches together so that they do not break after frost in the spring. The bushes themselves need to be covered with grass, spruce branches, and snowdrifts.

Features of reproduction

Mock orange reproduces by dividing the bush during transplantation, as well as by layering.
Large branches are bent to the ground and sprinkled with soil. After some time, the cuttings will take root. They are carefully cut off from the main trunk and planted separately for independent development.

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What to do if mock orange does not bloom

There are times when jasmine bushes stop blooming. The reason for this condition is explained by the fact that they are not properly cared for or were planted incorrectly.

1. Most often, the plant stops blooming due to excessive moisture. The roots begin to rot and the bush disappears.
2. The bush may not bloom due to the fact that it was not covered for the winter and the buds on annual shoots simply froze.
3. If the summer is too dry and watering is untimely, the bush also cannot produce buds for flowering.
4. Sometimes a shrub just doesn't like the planting site or soil and doesn't want to produce color. If, a couple of years after planting, the mock orange has not bloomed, you should try to replant it according to all the rules and take good care of it in the future.

Now you know how mock orange is grown, and also for what reasons it may not bloom. It is recommended to consult with experienced flower growers before planting a jasmine bush in your garden.

Every gardener sooner or later has a problem with one or more pets - the leaves of a houseplant turn yellow. Leaf color most often changes in autumn or winter. Before taking any action, it is necessary to establish the reason why indoor plants the leaves turn yellow.

1. Natural aging process. Depending on which particular plant has begun to turn yellow, rejuvenation is carried out using pruning or old, dying leaves are simply removed. With natural aging, it is very important to follow the rules of plant care.

2. The leaves of a houseplant turn yellow due to lack of moisture. In this case, yellowing can occur not only due to insufficient watering, but also due to the very low humidity in the room. It is necessary to carefully study the information about the conditions of a particular plant, watering and spraying regime.

3. Drafts. This reason most often leads to yellowing of the leaves of tropical plants, growing in their natural environment in the depths of the jungle with still air. If an air conditioner is installed in the apartment, it can also cause the leaves of indoor plants to turn yellow. To combat leaf falling, you need to move the plant to another place, and maintaining light is an important factor.

5. Improper care. This situation is characterized by uneven changes in leaf color due to excess or deficiency of chemicals. So, when watering with hard water containing a lot of calcium, yellowing of the soft parts of the leaf may occur, while the veins retain their natural color. The leaves of indoor plants often turn yellow due to nitrogen starvation. In this case, fertilizing with organic fertilizer is necessary.

6. Diseases and infections. This reason is the most dangerous, since a diseased plant can infect surrounding flowers. First of all, a plant with signs of a viral infection must be isolated from the rest. Treatment depends on the type of disease and plant species.

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Jasmine

Jasmine: description, characteristics, photo. What does jasmine look like?

In appearance, this plant is easy to distinguish from other representatives of its genus: these are erect or climbing shrubs with a thin and smooth stem, which is covered with trifoliate, simple, dark green, odd-pinnate leaves. The stem ends with large flowers correct form. Jasmine flowers (umbellate or single) are collected in corymbs, which, depending on the type of plant, are lateral or apical. The aroma of jasmine is very pleasant and delicate, but in a small room (for example, at home), the smell can become highly concentrated and lead to headaches.

The corolla of a jasmine flower is long, resembling a narrow tube, inside which there are 2 thin threads that grow together and turn into a berry - this is the fruit of the plant, however, eating it is strictly prohibited. The color of the flower can be different - white, pink or yellow. The shade directly depends on the type of plant and the area where it grows.

Jasmine is a beautiful hanging plant. With proper care, the lower part of its stem is gradually covered with wood, so the plant is often used as decorative decoration, which blooms annually and does not require painstaking care.

Jasmine is often confused with the mock orange shrub, which belongs to the Hydrangeaceae family. Here is a photo of a mock orange:

The genus of jasmine currently has about 300 species, each of which has characteristics and nuances in care. The most common types are:

Flattened jasmine (lat. Jasminum decussatum).

This representative of the olive family is a small shrub. The leaves are light green, lanceolate and odd-pinnate. The flowers of this type of jasmine are fragrant, beautiful, and pale purple in color.

Shrub jasmine (lat. Jasminum fruticans) – an upright type of jasmine, which is a bush 1.5 meters high. The stem is flexible, twig-like; the branches are smooth and rather thin. The leaves are usually paired with two leaflets. Shrub jasmine blooms in semi-umbrellas, which are located on the side branches.

Multi-flowered or polyanthus jasmine (lat. Jasminum polyanthus ).

Medicinal jasmine (white jasmine) (lat. Jasminum officinale) – A climbing type of jasmine, which is endowed with thin, long and angular branches. Leaves are paired, smooth. Fragrant flowers, white, growing on thin stalks. As the name suggests, some parts of this type of jasmine can be used as medicinal raw materials.

Jasmine sambac (Arabic or Indian jasmine) (lat. Jasminum sambac)- an evergreen climbing type of jasmine. The leaves are leathery, simple, oval or ovoid in shape, from 2 to 10 cm long. The flowers of jasmine sambac are white, very fragrant, simple, semi-double or double in shape, collected in few-flowered racemes. Single flowers are less common. The calyx of a jasmine flower is about 1 cm. B favorable conditions Flowering of some varieties may last all year round. The following varieties of jasmine sambac are distinguished: – “Grand Duke of Tuscany”, “Arabian Knights”, “Belle of India”, “Maid of Orleans”, “Mali Chat”.

Chinese jasmine (lat. Jasminum grandiflorum) – evergreen species Jasmine, which is a shrub or vine up to 10 meters high with bright green leaves and very fragrant white flowers.

Where does jasmine grow?

Jasmine grows in the tropical regions of Australia, South America, Africa, Asia and the Mediterranean region. The shrub grows only in warm climates, because it is only thanks to warmth that the flower blooms and reproduces. There are 2 types of jasmine growing in Europe and Russia - white medicinal jasmine and yellow bush jasmine.

When does jasmine bloom?

Jasmine: cultivation and care. Planting jasmine.

Many gardeners ask the question: “How to plant jasmine?” It is recommended to plant this plant in early spring or late autumn. The jasmine bush grows especially quickly and well on fertile soil, as it does not like stagnant moisture and excessive amounts of groundwater.

If you are planting a bush that is already large in size, you can immediately tie it to a stick dug into the hole so that the jasmine grows even and tall, because many of its species are endowed with flexible stems that initial stage growth may take the wrong position.

Jasmine: care, pruning, watering, feeding.

In both cases, mixed soil is required, composed of two parts peat and one part each of leaf soil and humus. Lignified cuttings of the first year's growth should be cut in the fall, storing them in a dry basement or cellar, and planting them in the ground in the spring. The lower cut of the jasmine cutting should be oblique, and only 2-3 buds should remain on the soil surface. The soil must be constantly kept moist, and if you place these cuttings in a greenhouse, they will take root even faster.

Indoor jasmine: care at home.

Many people ask the question of how to grow jasmine at home and how to care for this shrub. Growing jasmine indoors is not difficult at all. It is better to keep it in large rooms, but not in the bedroom. The strong smell of jasmine is very difficult to withstand for a long time in a closed room; it immediately gives you a headache.

Indoor jasmine is not a very picky flower. He has no complaints about the temperature regime; he can withstand direct sunlight, but not for too long. In summer, it requires abundant watering and spraying, since jasmine does not tolerate dry soil. In winter this is required to a lesser extent and depends on the room temperature. Homemade jasmine should be watered and sprayed with soft and warm water.

A young flower needs to be replanted annually, and an adult plant – once every 3 years. It is advisable to buy a ready-made soil composition, and be sure to provide drainage in the pot.

Home jasmine loves pruning and pinching, after which its appearance is immediately transformed, which room conditions looks like a lush tree. This flower is propagated by layering and cuttings.

Why do jasmine leaves turn yellow?

Why doesn't jasmine bloom?

Jasmine: medicinal properties, uses and benefits.

Many people ask the question: “What are the benefits of jasmine?” This plant is widely used for medicinal, cosmetic and culinary purposes. Beneficial features The properties of jasmine are determined by its rich content of essential oils, formic, benzoic and salicylic acid. Crushed jasmine leaves and flowers are often used to disinfect wounds.

It is generally accepted that jasmine is a “female” plant that helps get rid of many diseases. Jasmine decoction promotes lactation, jasmine tea and warm baths can reduce pain during menstruation. Medicinal properties Jasmine is widely used to treat liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, rheumatism, bronchial asthma, hemorrhoids, and eye diseases. For cooking medicines All parts of this useful plant are included - flowers, roots, jasmine leaves.

The benefits of jasmine have been known for a long time. The healing properties of jasmine are used in cosmetology. It is an excellent anti-aging product and can also be used to care for dry and sensitive skin.

In cooking, special teas are prepared from jasmine petals, which have an invigorating and tonic effect on any person.

Jasmine: contraindications and harm.

Main contraindications for using jasmine for medicinal purposes:

How to collect jasmine?

Jasmine flowers are collected in bulk containers without compaction. Then they are laid out on paper and dried in a warm room for several days, avoiding contact with the jasmine petals. sun rays. As the top layer dries, the collected buds are carefully turned over and any spoiled petals are removed.

Jasmine flowers can be dried in the oven (with the door open) at a temperature of no more than 35 degrees so that the essential oils are not destroyed.

The aroma of jasmine is strongest at night, as the drop in temperature towards the end of the day leads to maximum flower bloom. In Indonesia, jasmine is the main flower in a wedding ceremony. In Asia, a potion is made from jasmine flowers, alcohol and sugar, which is believed to eliminate cowardice and make a person invulnerable to the bites of snakes and scorpions.

Yellowed leaves of ficus, dracaena, geranium

For example, the leaves of many tropical, heat-loving plant species begin to turn yellow due to constant drafts, running air conditioning and prolonged ventilation of the room in winter. In this case, it is enough to move the flower pot away from cold air currents.

Majority indoor species should not be placed in direct sunlight - in summer it is necessary to shade the flowers, as unsightly yellowish spots from sunburn may appear on the leaves and stems. But potted flowers should not suffer from a lack of lighting either. One of the signs of a lack of light is that the leaves begin to turn yellow on the shaded side. In the autumn-winter period, such plants require additional lighting using phytolamps.

Old leaves of Ficus benjamina or rubber (elastic) gradually turn yellow and fall off for natural reasons after about 3 years;



Protect your ficus from sudden changes in temperature in the room and from constant drafts. The leaves turn yellow from too low a temperature and from direct sunlight;

¦ WHY DO DRACAENA LEAVES TURN YELLOW?

Dracaena does not like it when the substrate is poured and reacts by yellowing of the leaves. In winter, it is enough to water the plant once a week, and in summer - moderately, 3-4 times a week, when the top layer of soil dries out;

Pests can get onto dracaena through poorly sterilized soil mixture or from another plant. Inspect the top and bottom sides of the leaves frequently and remove any yellowed leaves. If yellowish spots appear from pest bites, then treat the entire dracaena with special products;

Bacterial rot. If yellow spots with a red-brown border appear along the edges and closer to the tip of the leaf, then it is possible that this is a bacterial disease. It is necessary to remove such leaves and eliminate the causes of bacterial rot (frequent watering, high humidity, lack of potassium and phosphorus in the soil).

¦ WHY DO GERANIUM LEAVES TURN YELLOW?

Homemade geranium is sensitive to waterlogging of the soil, frequent watering. Before watering the flower again, the soil should dry out a little. Stagnation of water in the roots causes yellowing of the leaves and subsequent rotting of individual parts of the plant;

Leaves often turn yellow in winter when the heating is turned on. Place the pelargonium pot away from radiators and spray the plant if the air is too dry;

Doesn't like royal geranium too much frequent feeding fertilizers - especially those with a high nitrogen content. If the leaves turn yellow for this reason, then focus on potassium fertilizers, and do not feed them at all in winter;

¦ WHY DO ORCHID LEAVES TURN YELLOW?

Illumination. Orchids can react by yellowing leaves to both poor lighting and excess sunbathing. Direct sunlight is especially dangerous - first, roughness appears on the surface of the leaf, turgor decreases, and then yellow spots appear, which increase in size. If there is a shortage sunlight, in partial shade conditions, the leaf blades turn yellow and die;

The orchid is afraid of constant waterlogging of the soil. Overwatering and poor drainage can lead to rotting of the roots, after which the leaves and buds begin to turn yellow. Watering with cold and hard water is also dangerous, as this leads to the death of leaf tissue cells;



Dry air in the room and sudden changes in temperature can also cause yellowing of the leaf blade. A pot that is too tight does not allow the root system to develop normally, the roots are damaged, the leaves wither and turn yellow;

Fusarium rot causes root rot. Then the fungus actively spreads through the tissues, the leaves wither and turn yellow;

¦ WHY DO THE LEAVES OF A HOME ROSE TURN YELLOW?

Watering cold water leads to wilting of the bush and yellowing of the leaves;

The leaves of a potted rose turn yellow and fall off when water stagnates in the root system, which is a consequence of poor drainage and overflows;

Mistakes when feeding. If yellowness appears along the central vein, then possible reason- lack of nitrogen. Yellow shapeless spots between the veins are a lack of iron. Spots of different shapes on the leaf indicate a lack of potassium.

¦ WHY DO DIFFENBACHIA LEAVES TURN YELLOW?

Long breaks between waterings. Yellow spots appear due to lack of moisture;

Excess minerals after feeding. Yellowness appears on the leaves of homemade Dieffenbachia. It is necessary to replant into a new soil mixture;

The components were incorrectly selected when forming the soil mixture or the proportion was incorrect;

Dry air. First, yellowish spots appear, and then the yellowness spreads to the entire leaf blade. Be sure to spray the plant (especially in summer) and place a container of water next to the pot;

Direct sunlight. Spathiphyllum loves diffuse light, and bright lighting causes burns in the form of yellowish spots;

Pests. The fleshy leaves of 'Women's Happiness' are often infested by spider mites and flower thrips. After puncturing and sucking juices from the plant tissue, yellowish spots remain.

— photo: yellowed spathiphyllum leaves

¦ WHY DO YUCCA LEAVES TURN YELLOW?

Poor lighting in the background elevated temperature. Yucca noticeably stretches, young leaves begin to turn yellow;

Overmoistening due to low temperatures. The roots begin to rot, the leaf pattern loses its saturation and then turns yellow;

Pests such as spider mites and thrips leave wounds in the form of yellowish dots and spots on yucca leaves.

Natural reasons. On one shoot of the Dollar Tree there may be old yellowish leaves and green young leaves. Gradually the old leaves wither and fall off;

Zamioculcas does not like waterlogged soil. If you water the plant frequently and water accumulates around the roots due to poor drainage, the roots will rot and the leaves will turn yellow;

In winter, during the heating season, the air in the room is too dry. The tips of the leaves begin to turn yellow and dry;

— photo: yellowed zamioculcas leaves

Low air humidity ( summer period, heating season). Cyclamen drops its flower stalks, the leaves fade and turn yellow. It is advisable to move the flower pot to a cooler place, water it very rarely during the dormant period

Lack of nutrients. The leaves of European or Persian cyclamen will turn yellow if fertilizing is not applied on time. The best option is complex fertilizers with low nitrogen content;

Frostbite. Anthurium leaves may turn yellow if the plant was kept near an open window for a long time in winter. Watering with cold water can also lead to such consequences;

Can be called There are several main reasons that cause color changes.

4. Lack of light. In this case, the leaves turn yellow unevenly on different sides of the crown. Leaves are the first to begin to change color and fall off. dark side facing the inside of the room. The plant must be moved to a brighter place or provided with additional lighting using special lamps.

Why do the tips of the leaves turn black and dry out?

Leaf tips in plants turn black and dry. Large brown areas appear along the edges, they gradually become dry or soft, and the leaves wither. Even if they don’t wilt, the tips of the leaves on the rubber ficus are black. spoil the whole decorative picture.

Dry darkening leaf tips are associated with low air humidity. very hard water for irrigation. too much high temperature in the room. or vice versa, low. Also, dry darkening can also be a consequence of a burn.

In winter, it is very good to use melt water for watering indoor plants. To do this, collect snow in a container, leave it in the bathroom for a day, the snow will melt, and the resulting water will warm up to room temperature. For all indoor plants this is “living” water.

If the leaves darken and become soft, stop watering for at least two weeks. Loosen the soil in the pot more often to provide air access to the roots. Do the next watering no earlier than the top layer of soil has dried 3-4 centimeters deep.

If the dark areas on the leaves become wet and slippery, then the problem is most likely in the roots. Remove the plant from the pot and inspect its roots. Trim those areas of the roots where they are dark, limp, rotten, to white healthy tissue. Sprinkle the cut areas with crushed coal and treat root system root stimulants and replant in new soil.

Jasmine (lat. Jasminum) is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the angiosperm department, dicotyledonous class, order Lamiaceae, olive family, jasmine genus.

Types and varieties of jasmine, names and photographs.

In nature there are types and varieties of jasmine that differ in color scheme, the structure of the stem, leaves and flowers, as well as the height of the bushes.

Highlight following colors of this plant:

Jasmine Lerata (lat. Jasminum leratii).

The height of an adult jasmine bush can reach up to 3.5 meters. Unlike other types of jasmine, Lerata is endowed with green and long stems, dark green lanceolate leaves, and small white flowers that have a pleasant minty scent.

This shrub can be safely called climbing jasmine, since its branches are drooping and very wide. The height of an adult plant is 1-3 meters. The leaves, branches and stems of multifloral jasmine are covered with fine hairs, which give the shrub a gray-green hue. The flowers of this variety of jasmine look like stars and are collected in clusters. They are able to bloom along the entire length of the stem, as well as at its end. This type of jasmine blooms almost all year round, spreading a pleasant aroma.

Jasmine blooms at different times depending on its type, however, most often abundant flowering begins in early or mid-June. Newly planted jasmine bushes begin to bloom in the 2-4th year of their growth, but with proper care and constant feeding, the plant can begin to bloom a little earlier.

Before planting jasmine, it is recommended to dig up the soil well to mix the top and bottom layers. Then you need to dig a hole, the depth of which will be at least 50 cm. In order for jasmine to grow better, it is recommended to sprinkle the bottom of the hole with nitrophoska. When filling the roots, it is worth remembering that the root collar should be deepened no more than 3 cm. After planting, the jasmine bush should be watered abundantly.

In order for jasmine to delight you with magnificent flowering every year, it needs care, which consists of proper pruning, watering, feeding the bush and other measures:

• mulching ;
• annual thinning and pruning. Since a very dense jasmine bush with many shoots will bloom poorly, it needs to be thinned out, due to which strong young shoots will form, on which many flowers appear. Jasmine can be pruned either in early spring, before the plant has had time to bloom, or after flowering. To rejuvenate the bush, strong jasmine branches are cut to half their length, and less developed ones are cut off right at the ground. After this, the sections must be immediately treated with garden varnish. Throughout the summer, the bush needs to be watered and fed, and next spring, new shoots should be removed, leaving 2-3 sprouts on each stump. A completely renewed jasmine bush will begin to bloom only after 2 years.
• Feeding jasmine. In the spring, the plant should be fed, so you need to add wood ash and nitrophoska under the bushes. Jasmine also responds well to fertilizing with organic fertilizers - a bucket of manure should be diluted in water in a ratio of 1:10. For one plant, 15-20 liters of this fertilizer every 20-25 days will be enough. As mineral fertilizing for jasmine, a solution of 10 g of urea, 30 g of superphosphate, 15 g of potassium sulfate diluted in 10 liters of water is suitable.
• Protecting jasmine from pests and diseases. under unsuitable growing conditions, aphids or spider mites may settle on the shrub, which will infect jasmine leaves. To combat insect pests, the diseased plant must be sprayed with a fungicide. Read more about aphids and methods of combating them in this article.

Jasmine propagation.

Answering the question of how to propagate jasmine, it should be noted that there is nothing complicated in this process, because this can be done in several ways:

• dividing the bush;
• cuttings;

If the first two methods do not pose any particular problems, then it is worth learning more about propagating jasmine by cuttings and seeds.

When propagating by seeds, they must first be stratified (hardened with cold). In March, jasmine seeds should be placed in a container with soil and then lightly sprinkled with sand. Place glass or thick plastic film which will prevent the soil from drying out. Jasmine seeds are often watered with a spray bottle or through a fine sieve, and the glass or film covering is wiped and inverted. After 10 days, seedlings will appear, which will later need to be pruned and protected from strong sun, and when they grow up, transplanted into open ground.

Incorrect watering and humidity conditions environment may cause the crown of the jasmine plant to turn yellow. Excessively hard water can also lead to this problem. Therefore, for irrigation it is necessary to use soft, settled water at room temperature. Direct sunlight is also dangerous for indoor jasmine, delicate greens can get burned, which will cause yellowing and falling off.

If you want jasmine to delight you with beautiful fragrant flowers, it should be planted in acidic soil. In a neutral or alkaline environment, this plant can grow well, but never bloom. Incorrect landing jasmine can also cause a lack of flowering. If the neck of the trunk is planted more than 3 cm into the soil, your pet will most likely not bloom. Replant your home jasmine so that the section of the trunk where the roots begin is located on the surface.

Jasmine root is consumed raw to relieve headaches and insomnia. Jasmine oil is used for massage; it perfectly moisturizes the skin and has a wonderful aroma. It is also used as an antiseptic to disinfect wounds. Jasmine essential oil is an excellent antidepressant, it calms and normalizes the functioning of the entire body, in particular the central nervous system.

• high blood pressure;
• pregnancy;
• peptic ulcer.

Jasmine can also cause allergies, so people predisposed to allergic reactions, you need to be careful.

Jasmine flowers have an interesting feature - they bloom not at sunrise, but at night. That is why jasmine is collected during mass opening. Because in this time period everything is collected in jasmine flowers useful material, and their concentration is quite high. It is worth noting that for long-term storage of jasmine, buds that are not fully opened should be collected. And if jasmine flowers are needed for use in the near future, then they can be collected at any stage of opening.

How to dry jasmine for tea?

From this material you will learn Why do the leaves of indoor plants turn yellow?. what causes the appearance of yellow spots on certain types of potted flowers. We would like to emphasize right away that these problems are often encountered by beginning flower growers who commit violations when organizing flower care at home.

Another common mistake gardeners make is wrong mode watering indoor plants. Many species have different frequency and amount of water for irrigation at different times of the year. Some plants cannot be watered at all in winter, during the dormant period. Other species cannot be sprayed at all, as this procedure can cause the appearance of yellow spots, which reduce the decorative value of the flower. There are also moisture-loving plants that suffer from insufficient watering frequency and the leaves begin to turn yellow when the substrate dries out. Watering with cold and hard chlorinated (not settled running) water also often causes yellow spots to appear on the leaves of domestic flowers.

Feeding with fertilizers also differs among different species in the ratio of nutrients in the solution, dosage, and frequency of feeding. The leaves of indoor plants turn yellow both from a lack of nutrients (for example, chlorosis may begin) and from an excess. Usually, the leaves in the upper part of the plant begin to turn yellow first, and yellowish spots appear along the veins.

Yellowness on the leaf blades appears as a result of a fungal disease (anthracnose, fusarium, late blight) or when the plant is damaged by pests (spider mites, aphids, thrips, whitefly larvae). Viral infections and bacterial diseases(bacteriosis) can also cause yellowish spots on the leaf blades.

¦ WHY DO FICUS LEAVES TURN YELLOW?

Leaves may turn yellow after an unsuccessful transplant (or incorrectly selected soil mixture), as well as after moving a pot of ficus to another place (change of location);

Violation of the irrigation regime. Ficuses really do not like waterlogging of the substrate. If many of the leaves on the plant have turned yellow or yellow spots have appeared, carefully immerse light soil in the mixture. wooden stick. If the stick becomes very wet, it means that water stagnation has formed at the level of the root system. It is best to transplant the plant into a new soil mixture, make good drainage and constantly pour water from the pan;

The fleshy leaves of the ficus (‘Kinki’, white ‘De Gantelle’, ‘Robusta’, microcarpa Ginseng, lyre-shaped) are very popular with a variety of pests. They damage plant tissues and suck out juices, and as a result, first small yellow spots appear, and then the leaf blade turns completely yellow.

For natural reasons. The lower old leaves gradually turn yellow and fall off (after about 2-3 years);

The air is too dry. The leaves begin to turn yellow and their tips dry out. It is advisable to place the pot in a tray with wet pebbles, spray it with warm, settled water from a spray bottle, ventilate the room more often or install a humidifier;

The leaves wither and turn yellow if the pot of dracaena is moved or turned too often. Constant temperature changes and drafts also worsen decorative qualities leaves;

One of the common reasons for yellowing leaves in pelargonium is that the pot is too small for the measles system. Transplant the flower into a pot with a slightly larger diameter (but too spacious is also not advisable);

The plant may be affected by a fungal disease. Mycosis often causes yellowing of leaf blades;

The appearance of small yellowish spots on the leaves is a sign of possible pest damage. Carefully inspect the leaves (using a magnifying glass) and treat with an appropriate insecticide if pests are found.

Old orchid leaves turn yellow, dry out and die. Different species have different leaf lifespans. For example, phalaenopsis leaves change over the course of 2-3 years, and the lower ones begin to turn yellow and die annually. Dendrobium nobile leaves turn yellow every year and fall off after the flowering period;

Active stimulation with nitrogenous fertilizers. This is often done by unscrupulous flower sellers who overfeed the orchid to make it look brighter. But after a while the flower will be severely depleted, all the leaves will turn yellow and wither. Therefore, you need to immediately replant the plant after purchase;

Insufficient amount of potassium in the fertilizer. The plant begins to actively use the ‘reserves’ of the mineral from old yellowed leaves, after which the yellowness spreads to the young ones;

Bacterial spotting. This bacterial disease leads to a decrease in turgor, the appearance of oozing cankers and yellowness on the leaves;

Pests such as spider mites and whitefly larvae leave yellowish spots on the leaves, damaging and sucking the juices of the orchid.

In summer, pale yellow spots from sunburn may appear if drops of water remain after watering;

A natural phenomenon is yellowing and falling of leaves after 2 years;

Low room temperature. Turgor decreases, leaves turn yellow and dry out at the end. Then Dieffenbachia sheds its leaves;

Low air humidity, dryness. The leaves wither and turn yellow, the tips dry out;

Spider mite. It often affects the plant, leaving many small yellow spots.

— photo: yellowed Dieffenbachia leaves

¦ WHY DO SPATHIPHYLLUM LEAVES TURN YELLOW?

Natural reasons. After the flowering period, the plant is exhausted and gets rid of some old leaves to restore it. The leaves turn yellow and fall off, the dormant period of spathiphyllum begins;

The lower leaves of domestic yucca turn yellow and dry out for natural reasons. Gradually they fall off, and the upper young ones form a ‘palm’ crown;

Long intervals between waterings in summer. If the substrate constantly dries out at the root level, then during the growing season the leaves turn yellow and wither;

Dry air during the heating season. if the tips of the leaves begin to turn yellow and dry, then you need to spray the palm tree more often and place a jar of water next to the pot;

¦ WHY DO THE LEAVES OF ZAMIOCULCAS TURN YELLOW?

Strong temperature changes and constant drafts also cause yellowing of the leaves of Zamioculcas;

Pests appear on fleshy leaves - spider mites or thrips. Small yellowish spots scattered throughout outer surface leaf, you can determine the presence of pests.

¦ WHY DO CYCLAMEN LEAVES TURN YELLOW?

A common cause is waterlogging of the soil. Too frequent and abundant watering leads to yellowing of the leaves and wilting. Remove such leaves, reduce the number of waterings, pour out all the water from the pan;

Pests (thrips, whitefly larvae, spider mites). Leaves small yellowish spots.

¦ WHY DO ANTHURIUM LEAVES TURN YELLOW?

Natural causes are yellowing and falling of old leaves. This is a gradual process - 1-2 lower leaves fall off and are replaced by young ones;

Lighting. When exposed to direct sunlight, yellow spots appear, and in poor lighting, the leaves turn yellow and fall off;

The pot is too deep. The roots rot, the turgor of the leaves deteriorates and they turn yellow;

Hard, unsettled water. If you use tap water for irrigation without standing it, yellowness appears on the leaves;

Chlorosis. A lack of magnesium or iron in the soil can lead to the appearance of yellowness on the leaves of ‘Male Happiness’, while the veins remain greenish;

Fungal diseases (fusarium, septoria and anthracnose). With fusarium, the leaf becomes deformed in one direction and the plastic turns yellow. With septoria and anthracnose, the leaves turn yellow and fall off.

The genus Jasmine (Jasminum) unites upright or climbing shrubs of the Olive family. They are densely branched plants with simple, odd-pinnate or trifoliate leaves and very large beautiful flowers. The separate corolla of jasmine flowers is white, reddish or yellow. The tube of most is narrow and long; it contains 2 stamens with rather short filaments. The superior ovary is formed. The fruit is a berry.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The genus Jasmine (Jasminum L.) unites, according to various sources, from 210 to 300 species of plants of the Olive family. In nature, they are common in the subtropics and tropics of Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and the Mediterranean.

Jasmines are deciduous or evergreen shrubs, less commonly lianas. On their numerous shoots, trifoliate or odd-pinnate leaves are arranged alternately and oppositely.

When flowering, jasmine forms single or umbrella-shaped inflorescences. They can be at the top and on the sides of the shoots. White or yellow flowers They look like small stars and last up to 20 days. As the petals fade, they acquire a purple or reddish tint. The white, yellow or pink corolla looks like a saucer, the tube is cylindrical, with an open mouth.

Selection has produced many double and semi-double forms.

Grown in home and garden conditions the following types jasmines. Bees jasmine (Jasminum beesianum Forrest & Diels) is an evergreen shrub or vine up to 2 m long. There are grooves along all the shoots. Dark green, simple, slightly pubescent leaves grow opposite. They are lanceolate or ovoid in shape, slightly pointed. Bees jasmine blooms in May. Flowers are formed at the top of the shoots in groups of 1-3 pieces. Their color is pink or dark pink. They have a pleasant aroma.

Bare jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum Lindl.) is a not very branching shrub with drooping long shoots, practically not covered with foliage. The bright green small trifoliate leaves mostly fall off in the winter. Large, egg-yellow flowers of naked jasmine are formed from January to April in the axils of leaves located along the entire stem. Grandiflorum jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum L.) is a species created by man. It is an evergreen shrub or vine, reaching 10 m in length, with bare shoots. Its pinnate leaves are arranged oppositely and consist of 5-7 elliptical or rounded-elliptic leaflets with a point at the top. Large flowers are laid in groups of up to 10 pieces at the top of the shoots. Inflorescences are umbrellas. Most often they are white and fragrant. This jasmine blooms profusely and for a long time (almost all summer and half of autumn). Its flowers are used as a flavoring for tea.

Officinalis jasmine (Jasminum officinale L.) - medium-sized perennial shrub with smooth, long, thin, climbing shoots. Its pointed, lanceolate, smooth leaves are light green on the underside and bright green on the top. Their edges are ciliated. Jasmine officinalis blooms in April. Its flowers are white, on long stalks, and fragrant. They are combined in several pieces into umbrella inflorescences. Shrub up to 2 m tall, multi-flowered jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum Franch.) is a weakly branching plant with rather curly shoots and oval leaves, pointed at the top. These dark green leaves, slightly wavy along the edges, are arranged alternately. During flowering, jasmine multiflorum forms a huge number of pink buds, collected at the top of the shoots, 3-5 pieces in groups. They have a fairly narrow tube and a bend with 5 blades. The flowers are very fragrant.

Low or bare jasmine (J. humile L. var. glabrum (DC.) Kobuski) is a not very tall (up to 2 m) shrub with bare shoots and trifoliate leaves, consisting of 5-7 elliptical or ovate leaves. The foliage color is dark green on top and light green on the underside. Umbrella inflorescences form and bloom from June to August and consist of several fragrant flowers. Their corolla is yellow.
Turned or low jasmine (J. humile L. var. revolutum (Sims) Stokes) is a small bush with compound leaves consisting of 5-7 ovate-rounded leaves. During flowering, averted jasmine forms a multi-flowered inflorescence of medium-sized yellow flowers.

Jasmine sambac or Arabian (J. sambac (L.) Aiton) is an evergreen vine up to 6 m in length with thin pubescent shoots. Its long, ovate leaves, rounded at the base, grow oppositely. They may be slightly pubescent or naked. White flowers of Arabian jasmine are collected in small groups into umbrella inflorescences. They can be terry, semi-double or simple, but always with a pleasant smell. Abundant flowering This jasmine can last from March to October. Highly valued for its decorative qualities.

Jasmine (J. gracillimum Hook. f.) can be an evergreen shrub or vine. It is distinguished by thin, pubescent shoots with simple, oval-lanceolate leaves pointed at the apex. They are light green, slightly pubescent on the underside, and arranged oppositely. The finest jasmine blooms abundantly, occurring in the second half of winter - the beginning of spring. Its large white fragrant flowers form umbrella-like inflorescences.

Sometimes jasmines are mistakenly called mock orange (saxifrage family). It also has white flowers with a pleasant aroma, but all other signs point to a different family. The main purpose of jasmine when grown at home is to decorate the garden and room. It is used both as a hanging and as a climbing flowering plant.

CARE Location and lighting

Jasmine loves light, but prefers its diffuse forms. Therefore, western and eastern windows are best suited for him. On a south window, to avoid burns, it is better to shade the plant during the midday hours. When grown with a north orientation, jasmine may not receive enough light to grow and bloom properly.

The plant can easily spend the summer on fresh air on the balcony or in the garden in any place protected from direct sun. If you need to change the light level for jasmine, you need to do it gradually, maintaining an adaptation period. Temperature is not a critical factor for the plant. It can easily tolerate 18-25 degrees during activity and 8-10 degrees during rest.

If you keep it during a warmer winter, the plant may not bloom at all this year. All efforts will be spent on the formation of green mass. To avoid air stagnation, regularly ventilate the room with the plant. Watering In spring and summer, water the plant abundantly as soon as the soil on top dries out. With the beginning of autumn, watering is reduced, bringing it to a minimum in winter. During cold wintering, it is very easy to overwater the plant, causing stagnation of water. When caring for jasmine, it is better to water with soft (rain, melt or settled) warm water.

Humidity Jasmine grows best in fairly humid air. Therefore, it should be sprayed regularly. It is better to use soft and settled water for this. There is only one limitation for spraying jasmine: it cannot be done during the flowering period. During this period, it is better to place trays with wet sand or expanded clay under the pots. In winter, when kept cold, spraying can destroy the plant.

Soil and replanting

At home, young jasmines are replanted in the spring every year, older ones - every spring or two. For this they use ready soil, having the characteristics: neutral, fairly dense soil with a high content of humus and nutrients.

You can make a mixture yourself from leaf and coniferous soils, deoxidized peat and sand. It will also do well in hydroponics. Feeding Jasmine must be fed before and during flowering. The optimal frequency is once every 7-10 days. To do this, use special complex fertilizers for flowering plants.

Reproduction

Jasmine is propagated mostly by layering or cuttings. Cuttings are harvested in spring or summer. To do this, take lignified shoots with 2-3 internodes at the ends of the branches. They are cut with a sharp blade and planted in a mixture of peat and sand. With lower heating, the cuttings take root quite quickly (1-1.5 months). Then they are transplanted into separate containers in the soil for adult jasmines.

When the soil is entwined with roots, transshipment is done. Other Bottom part The bush becomes woody over time, and the upper, thinner shoots begin to need support. Then they are sent along a trellis or tied to something. To extend the flowering time of jasmine, pinch the plant, leaving 6-8 pairs of leaves on the shoot. In February, long shoots are shortened by a third. Dry, weak and underdeveloped branches inside the bush are cut out.

If, when grown at home, jasmine is quite large and blooms profusely, then it is better to take it outside, otherwise the strong aroma of flowers can cause a headache.

GROWING PROBLEMS, DISEASES, PESTS

Problems with foliage (leaves dry out, curl, become deformed or fall off) most often arise due to insufficient air humidity, poor watering or exposure to direct sunlight. Move the plant to a shaded area, adjust watering and spraying.

If the jasmine has buds, but does not want to bloom, then the plant does not have enough light. And if they suddenly begin to darken, this indicates that the air is too warm and dry.

Among the pests, jasmine can be attacked by aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites or whiteflies. Use appropriate drugs against them.