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Jasmine is often found in the Romanian lands and is widely used, both as a natural remedy for various ailments and in the form of tea. Jasmine is known for its relaxing properties, but also for its strong aroma. This delicate flower is also appreciated for its decorative function. Find out more about how to plant and take care of Jasmine to fully enjoy its qualities.

General description

Jasmine is a family shrub. Oleaceae. It is in producing small flowers that have a very strong smell and can be white, yellow, pink or purple. They grow in groups of 3-5. Jasmine leaves have a dark green color. Jasmine can reach 6 meters of high level and, if the environment allows it, becomes a creeping plant. This flower comes from Asia where it was originally developed in areas such as Kashmir or Himalaya and where it is considered a sacred plant.

Variety of jasmine

Official Jasmine – This is the most common jasmine, which you will probably have found countless times in parks and gardens and which you will have recognized for its very strong smell and its white flowers. This type of jasmine can extend widely, reaching several meters in height. Its flowers acquire a pink tone while they mature. This jasmine is resistant to cold and requires large quantities of water during the period in which the gems appear. Official Jasmine It is used both as a decorative plant and for its medicinal qualities.

Jazmín Can (Jasminum Beesianum) – If you want to plant jasmine for its tender and pleasant appearance, a species that you will please surely is the jasmine bisa. The bush maintains its green color throughout the year. This species cultivates vines and its leaves have a dark green tone and sharp tips. Jasmine Bisa develops flowers of various sizes in all outbreaks. They stand out for their pink color.

Gelsomine fruit – This variety is also called wild jasmine and prefers the Mediterranean climate. It blooms abundantly in hot areas and its large yellow flowers are particularly attractive. This species has no smell.

Jasmine Rex – Another great option for those who want to cultivate jasmine for their decorative function of the jasmine Rex, a species characterized by large white flowers. This type of jasmine produces star -shaped flowers and needs a lot of light to thrive wonderfully.

Jazmín Primulinum – This species is also called Japanese jasmine. It is no coincidence that comes from the respective geographical area and nearby territories. Japanese jasmine stands out for its semi -yellow flowers and yellow color. It can grow up to 3 m.

Jasmine Sambak – It can reach 6 meters in length. The stems of this species are rigid and pubescent. Sambak jasmine can be recognized by its large white flowers that grow in groups from 3 to 5 for a long period of time, from the beginning of spring to October.

Plant the jasmine in the garden.

The methods for the cultivation of jasmine include grafts and mixtures. Sowing is performed in spring or autumn. This plant does not require too much and, in general, adapts to all types of soil: alkaline, acid, sandy, although it is not very rich in nutrients. If you have the opportunity to plant jasmine in a bright place, it will help you grow faster. Jasmine is a plant that loves the sun and grows better in the sun. If the space is small, it can also be planted in the shade.

To flourish beautifully, Jasmine needs a lot of water. So if it doesn't rain enough in spring, jasmine should be water regularly. Another factor to consider is space. Jasmine needs enough space to grow. Jasmine normally blooms at the beginning of the hot station, towards the end of May or June.

Before planting jasmine, the earth must be loosened. Then, he gets a hole of about 35 cm deep and add an organic fertilizer. The plant is carefully placed in the hole, with the roots parallel to the ground. It is covered with earth and laughs abundantly. After plating the jasmine, it is necessary to add from 1 to 2 inches to the planting site so that the earth can maintain its humidity. The humid soil, especially in the first season after sowing, is essential for the harmonious development of the plant.

How to multiply jasmine

Jasmine spreads more easily semi -Significative cuttings. This type of cuttings differs from herbaceous having a greater length, usually about 13-17 cm. However, some cuttings can reach 20 cm. The cuttings are detached from the Boscaglia branch and if it has long branches, more cuttings can be obtained from a single branch.

When cutting the cuttings, the lower incision will be carried out directly under the epidemic. In the upper part, the cut is performed obliquely about a centimeter above the bud. When the cuttings are buried, the tip of growth must be maintained on the surface. The cuttings are obtained in the spring of branches that are at least a year.

stratification It is another technique with which it is possible to multiply jasmine. In this case, the mother plant obtained by the Marcot must be vigorous and not present signs of dryness or disease. Therefore, when the new plant separates from the mother plant, it will be strong enough and will have roots long enough to continue to feed on itself.

Gelsomino care

Vegetable landscape

Jasmine's treatments must be made with periodic pruning. If it is allowed to develop in a natural way, without any intervention, the bush will not be pleasant and, over time, will stop producing many flowers.

Cortes should only be done with special gardening scissors that have been well cleaned earlier. The jasmine is cut once the flowering period has passed. In this way a new flowering will be stimulated. The cut is performed to balance the plant and help it have a more orderly and airy appearance. The dry and old branches are removed during cutting.

They are also pruning in the spring to eliminate all dry parts, which will allow abundant flowering. The direction of the growth of jasmine is also performed by cutting, limiting or thus guiding the branches of Bush.

During cutting, you must avoid eliminating young outbreaks because they are the ones that produce most of the flowers.

Irrigation

Jasmine grows better in moderately humid soils. Therefore, if spring and summer are drier, it is advisable to water the plant. However, jasmine should be watered in moderation. If the water accumulates in the roots, especially during the flowering period, the development of flowers can be compromised.

Fertilization

Fertilizers can be used to increase the growth of jasmine, but should only be applied in early spring. During the year the plant will feed on the resources found on the ground. There are exceptions in which the application of fertilizers can be taken over throughout the year, for example if the plant shows signs of weakness, such as yellow leaves, which could mean that it does not receive enough nutrients. To increase the growth of jasmine, the substances that this plant needs are potassium and nitrogen, which you can find in various proportions in most fertilizers.

An excessive amount of fertilization products will cause abundant growth of the leaves, at the expense of flowers.

Diseases and parasites that can affect jasmine.

In general, Jasmine has a good resistance and ability to adapt to any environmental condition and survive. However, being a plant that produces very nectar, it can be attacked by the parasites it attracts. Some of the enemies of jasmine are aphids. If the bush is attacked by parasites, it is necessary to apply them. Insecticide to fight them.

Flowers confused with jasmine

There are several species of flowers that are usually confused with jasmine. Here are some examples:

The queen of the night – It is also called «Jasmine at night», but in reality it is not a kind of jasmine, but simply a flower that often confuses it because of its strong aroma. This plant produces white flowers in the form of five points stars that open only at night.

Tracheospermum Jasminoides – Stella jasmine, is another species that is often confused with jasmine. This flower is found in hot climates, especially in America. However, it is a bush other than jasmine, which also produces white flowers and has lower resistance to the cold.

Gardenia Jasminoides – This variety of Gardenia is similar to jasmine thanks to its white flowers and dark green leaves, but it is not related to him.

Jasmine is equally fascinating. This species can be successfully grown in our country, in any region. If you don't have Jasmine yet in your garden, it could be the right time to plant it, since it will give you happiness with its appearance and, above all, with its fragrance.