Stephanotis is an indoor flowering plant whose name comes from two Greek words meaning “crown” and “ear.” This indicates the ear-shaped arrangement of the stamens of its white, fragrant, five-petaled flower. It also looks like jasmine, hence its other name - Madagascar jasmine. And because this delicate flower often appears at weddings as a decoration for the bride; it is also called the “bride’s flower” or “veil vine.”

Appearance and homeland of stephanotis

Madagascar jasmine is actually found in Madagascar, and it also grows in Japan, China and other subtropical and tropical regions. This small climbing shrub has been known in home floriculture for more than two centuries. In nature, a powerful vine is capable of climbing to a height of five meters. Domestic specimens require special supports to support their own weight. The dark emerald oval ten-centimeter leaves of the vine are dense, glossy with pointed ends. In the middle they are separated by a lighter vein.

The main value of the plant is its snow-white, fragrant flowers., arranged in clusters, each of which has up to 7 three-centimeter wax stars. These delicate flowers It is customary (along with orange blossom) to be woven into brides’ hairstyles. After the fancy stars fade, elliptical seed pods filled with flying seeds similar to dandelion seeds ripen in their place.

The ability of liana-like exotics to bend along guides is used to create bizarre flower arrangements in the form of hoops, balls, hearts and other shapes. They decorate window openings, arches, and walls. But most often it is grown in greenhouses and winter gardens.

Optimal conditions for indoor cultivation of Madagascar jasmine

Stephanotis is best kept in rooms facing the south, east and western direction. But direct sunlight causes burns, so you should stick tracing paper on the southern windows or shade them with curtains. In the northern direction, plants do not have enough light; they have to be additionally illuminated with phytolamps. The flower loves to bright lighting lasted at least half a day.

An important condition comfort for the vine is permanent place its location. Otherwise, the buds that have not yet blossomed will fall off. To avoid accidentally turning the pot, thereby creating inconvenience for the plant, a light mark is placed on the flowerpot.

The temperature in the room where the Madagascar jasmine is located should be at warm time year at least 18 degrees, but not more than 24, since it does not tolerate heat. In the cool season, this figure should be 4-8 degrees lower. This will lead to the formation of flower buds in the plant. Liana does not tolerate drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.

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Description of Stephanotis species

About one and a half dozen varieties of stephanotis are known, but best tolerated room conditions Stephanotis profusely blooms, which is what is often meant when talking about these plants. Brief characteristics species grown at home look like this:

1. S. profusely flowering or Stephanotis floribunda has snow-white star-shaped flowers, up to 6 cm in size. Its variation (variegata) is distinguished by the fact that its leaves are not monochromatic, but patterned. They have light or golden spots and dashes.
2. S. acuminata(S. Acuminata) with cream-colored flowers.
3. S. grandiflora(S. grandiflora) with magnificent large inflorescences, on which up to three dozen greenish flowers bloom.
4. S. thorsii(S. thouarsii) is famous for its flowers of a delicate lilac-pink hue.

Stephanotis propagation methods

Madagascar jasmine is propagated at home mainly by cuttings and seeds. Both methods are not simple and require careful adherence to technology.

Propagation by cuttings

This method preserves all the species qualities of the mother plant. This procedure is carried out in the spring and consists of the following stages:

1. A one-year-old petiole with two pairs of leaves is separated from the main plant.
2. The cut sites are pollinated with stimulating powder.
3. A hole is made in the earthen mixture filling the pot into which the planting material is firmly placed. Lower leaves should be slightly above the ground.
4. The cutting is covered with a film with a wire frame.
5. The improvised greenhouse is cleaned daily while watering and ventilating the seedlings.
6. They should be kept at a temperature of 18 degrees in bright (indirect) light for at least three weeks.
7. After rooting, the greenhouse is removed, and the plant with root soil is transplanted into another pot.

Propagation by seeds

The sequence of growing new plants is as follows:

1. The seeds are soaked in water for two days.
2. Prepare a container filled with a disinfected (soak for a couple of tens of minutes over steam or a couple of minutes in the microwave) and moistened peat-sand mixture. Its bottom is lined with fine expanded clay.
3. The seeds are pressed into the ground and covered with glass.
4. For seed germination you need a sunny, warm place with a temperature of 26 degrees.
5. The soil must be sprayed with a spray bottle, but the moisture should not stagnate in it.
6. To prevent condensation from falling on the seedlings, it is better to install a container with a slight slope. Then excess moisture will flow to the edges of the vessel.
7. After a couple of months, sprouts appear, when leaves bloom on them, the seedlings are transplanted into five-centimeter individual pots with an earthen mixture as for adult plants.

Features of stephanotis transplantation

When transplanting floribunda, you must follow the following rules:

1. It is done in the spring, when there are no buds on the plant yet, no more than once every two years. In this case, transshipment is used while preserving the near-root earthen coma.
2. To stimulate plant flowering new pot should be only a couple of centimeters larger than the old one.
3. It is important that it is heavy enough. Otherwise, it will tip over under the weight of the massive plant.
4. Its bottom is filled with expanded clay balls in a layer of 5 cm.
5. The soil should be heavy, with a slightly acidic reaction. Its composition should be dominated by peat (almost half the volume), a third should consist of sand, and the remaining components should be clay and leaf soil- be contained in equal shares. And when selecting ready-made soil mixtures you need to focus on their acidity within 5-6 units with a nitrogen content of no more than 200 mg per liter.
6. Watering of transplanted plants should be normalized, it is advisable to replace it with frequent spraying as much as possible. It is recommended to dissolve a small amount of growth stimulants in water.

Caring for stephanotis at home

Caring for stephanotis is not easy and the process requires some knowledge and patience. And unskilled care weakens the plant, it gets sick more often and becomes vulnerable to pests.

Watering and spraying

The room should be high humidity, especially at temperatures above optimal. Frequent spraying of leaves is practiced, but moisture should not remain on the buds and flowers. The water should be warm and soft.

It’s good to place air humidifiers and water containers next to flowers. Flowerpots can be placed in other containers filled with wet pebbles, expanded clay, and moss. Leaves need dusting. If there are no buds or flowers on the vines, the leaves can be washed with a warm shower. In this case, the soil in the flowerpot is covered with film.

In warm weather, the bride's flower needs abundant watering with soft water several times a week. In cool weather their frequency decreases. Do not allow water to stagnate in the pot. Watering with rain or snow water is very useful. You can soften the water by placing a fabric bag filled with peat in a bucket of water overnight.

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Fertilizers and fertilizing

Floribunda does not need to be fed frequently. It is advisable to do this twice a month. Potash fertilizers are preferred. A large amount of nitrogen stimulates the growth of the green part of plants to the detriment of flowers. A heavily overgrown crown needs serious pruning. This complicates the wintering of vines. Pruning also slows down their flowering, which may not occur this year.

The formation of buds and their full blooming is facilitated by fertilizing with potassium salts and superphosphates. Organic matter, such as mullein, is also useful. Fertilize twice in the middle and end of spring, combining it with watering the plants.

Plants are fertilized until the end of summer. IN winter time Lianas do not need feeding.

Pruning a houseplant

Stephanotis grows quickly, becoming (if all care rules are followed) a magnificent flowering vine. To adjust its size, direction of growth, and shape, it is necessary to trim the plants. Dry and damaged parts of the floribunda and weakened shoots are completely removed. Before transplanting, the stems are also partially trimmed.

It is known that buds appear only on new shoots, so Madagascar jasmine needs rejuvenating pruning. It should be gentle, but it is done in the depths of winter. In this case, the shoots are cut to half their length. They try not to disturb the central stem, because the plant doesn't like it. To prolong the flowering of the vine in the summer months, shoots are pinched.

Signs and superstitions associated with stephanotis

Madagascar jasmine is considered by some to be a muzhegon. This means that a woman who grows this flower dooms herself to loneliness. In addition, The jealous man drives husbands out of the house, breaking up families. But this is an unsubstantiated superstition.

In some European countries It is believed that blooming stephanotis promises a quick wedding in the house. It is not for nothing that snow-white flowers are an indispensable attribute of many weddings. Blooming vines, according to their lovers, bring happiness and financial stability to the house.

You should know that the caustic sap of a tropical plant, when it comes into contact with the skin and mucous membranes, causes burning and itching. For people with delicate skin, it is better to take care of it with gloves. Flowerpots with flowers should be inaccessible to children and pets.

In addition, these plants should not be placed with strong and persistent odor in the bedrooms. They can cause insomnia and headaches.

Difficulties in growing Madagascar jasmine

Madagascar jasmine is a difficult plant to care for, so even experienced gardeners encounter problems and difficulties when growing it. We will talk about fighting them.

What to do if stephanotis does not bloom

In nature, stephanotis blooms most of the year. It is difficult to recreate the conditions familiar to him at home. For stable flowering, the tropical plant needs potassium supplements.

Has reached the age of three houseplant usually blooms all summer. To achieve this, you must adhere to the following rules:

• Do not forget about its timely transplantation.
• Do not place the flower in a draft and do not allow sudden temperature changes in the room where it grows.
• Provide for its wintering in a cool environment.
• Ensure constant lighting of the plant.
• Do not change the position of the flower pot (in relation to the light) during the formation of buds and its flowering.

Why do plant leaves turn yellow and fall off?

Yellowing of leaves occurs for several reasons:

• From watering with hard water with chlorine. In this case, first water with special solutions with absorbed iron, and then with soft water.
• Lack of light, when rearranged into suitable place the condition of the flower improves.
• The influence of the red spider mite. You get rid of it by wiping the leaves with denatured alcohol.
• Overwatering creepers. In this case, you should focus on spraying, reducing watering.

Stephanotis diseases and pests

Flowering vines get sick and even die if not cared for properly. When the roots rot, which results in the plants wilting, they need to be replanted, replacing the soil, removing the affected parts and treating them with a weak solution of foundationazole. From powdery mildew, manifested by the appearance on the leaves white plaque, is saved by spraying 2-3 times with a weak solution of potassium permanganate at intervals of several days. If this does not help, then the vines are treated with Skor, Topaz, and Fundazol.

Stefanotis is also attacked by the following pests:

• A spider mite that weaves a web around it.
• Scale insects and aphids suck the juices out of it, which leads to yellowing of the leaves.
• A mealybug that envelops plants in a cotton-like coating.

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In the fight against them and other insects, washing the plants with a weak solution of soap or vinegar helps. The heavy artillery is the drugs Actellik, Fitoverm, Decis.

To properly care for rare tropical plant stephanotis, the inexperienced gardener has a lot to learn. But after considerable effort has been spent on it, Madagascar jasmine will delight household members for many years decorative leaves, which can be given any shape, and fragrant exotic flowers.

Diseases of mock orange affect mainly when the rules are violated agrotechnical care for culture. It is important to promptly remove dying branches and burn falling leaves. If this is not done, then mock orange pests will overwinter well in the thickness of fallen leaves and in the spring they damage the crop to a significant extent.

This page presents the main diseases and pests of mock orange, accompanied by photos from detailed description symptoms and signs.

Look at mock orange diseases and their treatment in the photo, which illustrates the basic rules for carrying out agrotechnical measures.

All diseases and pests of mock orange can be effectively prevented using standard agrotechnical practices. You can find out which ones on this page.

Mock orange diseases and their treatment

Gray rot

Measures to combat gray mold. Collection of fallen leaves, thinning of plants, compliance with the requirements of agricultural cultivation techniques, preventive spraying with one of the preparations: quick, pureflower, keeper, agromedicine. Let us further consider other diseases of mock orange and their treatment with available means at hand.

Septoria spot

The causative agent is the fungus Septoria philadelphi Ell. et Ev. - causes the appearance on the leaves of round brownish spots with a thin dark border, up to 10 mm in diameter. Over time, pinpoint black fruiting bodies form, the necrotic tissue becomes lighter, cracks and falls out. Affected leaves dry out and fall off prematurely. The infection persists in plant debris.

Control measures. Collection and disposal of plant residues, preventive spraying Bordeaux mixture or its substitutes.

Mock orange pests

bean aphid

Preventive and eradicating spraying with preparations in the spring: fufanon, spark, kinmiks, fitoverm, Inta-Vir.

Hawthorn Aporia crataegi L.

A large butterfly with a wingspan of 50-70mm and characteristic black veins on white wings. The caterpillars are brownish-gray with short hairs. These mock orange pests overwinter in white cocoons in nests of dried leaves. In the spring they come out and feed, gnawing buds and young leaves. Having finished feeding, they pupate, attaching themselves to the branches with a web. The flight of butterflies is observed in June; they drink nectar en masse and openly flowering plants. After fertilization, the females lay eggs in heaps on the leaves; in July, the caterpillars emerge and feed for a whole month, skeletonizing the leaves, leaving only veins. At the end of July, caterpillars create winter nests and weave cocoons in them. Almost all deciduous trees and shrubs are damaged.

Control measures. Spraying during bud break with drugs: fufanon, spark, kinmiks, Inta-Vir.

Click beetles

Several species of click beetles are widespread: dark (Agriotes obscurus L.), striped (A. lineatus L.), sowing (A. sputator L.). Brown and dark brown, ranging from 6 to 13 mm long, all have a characteristic clicking sound when they turn over. The larvae - wireworms - are long, yellow-brown, leathery, with three pairs of thoracic legs. The development of larvae, depending on the species, lasts 3-5 years; both beetles and larvae overwinter in the soil. The beetles skeletonize leaf blades, and the larvae gnaw off plant roots. They damage all plants and are especially dangerous for vegetable and ornamental herbaceous crops.

Control measures. Drainage of low areas, liming acidic soils, weed removal, application of diazinon-based preparations: Barguzin, provotox, medvetox, zemlin. Against beetles - spraying with drugs: fufanon, spark, kinmiks, Inta-Vir.

Every year it is recommended to pour one bucket of slurry onto one jasmine bush (1:10). In the 3rd year after planting, apply mineral fertilizers: 15 g of urea, 30 g of superphosphate, 15 g of potassium sulfate, which are diluted in 10 liters of water and consumed for 1 - 2 plants. After flowering for 1 sq. m give 20 - 30 g of superphosphate and 15 g of potassium sulfate or 100 - 150 g of wood ash. Jasmines are demanding of moisture. During prolonged drought, the leaves lose turgor, which is restored after rain or watering. In June - July in the tree trunk circle per 1 sq. m should pour 20 - 30 liters of water. When planting, pour 1-2 buckets onto the bush. During the summer, loosen 2-3 times to a depth of 4-8 cm, simultaneously removing weeds. Mulch with peat or soil in a layer of 3 - 4 cm.

Special attention should be given correct pruning jasmines. It is no secret that many vigorous varieties of jasmine are characterized by a one-sided configuration and uneven growth. You can give the bush a neat symmetrical shape using formative pruning. In early spring, the strongest branches of jasmine are lightly pruned, and over the summer shoots of moderate growth form on them. Weaker branches are pruned heavily to stimulate the active growth of annual shoots. Thus, in 1 season you can balance the shape of the bush. Every 2-3 years, old shoots are removed, leaving those that are younger than 10-12 years. This rejuvenation of the crown leads to more abundant flowering and strong growth. With age, jasmines, as a rule, become very bare and thicken their shoots. This does not have the best effect on the decorativeness of the bush. Such thickened bushes can be subjected to anti-aging pruning. In early spring, 3-4 trunks are shortened to 30-40 cm. All others are cut down at soil level. The sections are treated with garden varnish. Tree trunk circle mulch with compost. During the growing season, the bush is fed several times with mullein infusion and watered regularly. By autumn, powerful shoots grow from dormant buds. Next spring Almost all shoots are removed, cut into rings, leaving only 2-3 of the strongest ones on each stump. They will become the basis of the new bush. In a year, such jasmine will acquire an attractive appearance, and after 3 years it will begin to bloom profusely. In addition to formative and rejuvenating pruning, sanitary pruning and shoot thinning should be carried out annually, as well as faded jasmine inflorescences should be promptly removed.

Most jasmines do not require shelter for the winter. Some varieties require a protected location. In severe winters, the ends of annual shoots may freeze, but after pruning, the plant quickly restores its crown and ability to flower.

the roots are damaged - you need to carefully replant them better in the fall, of course, but you can do it now

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 colored 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, but there are also those that can withstand even the most severe frosts. It is best to buy mock orange in specialized stores to maintain 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 select 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 have a negative effect on 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. Clay areas It is recommended to cover 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 with a 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. The best planting material Two-year-old seedlings are considered.
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

To blooming jasmine pleased 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 nutrients. Fertilize the bushes with organic and complex mineral fertilizers.

Mineral fertilizers are applied three times during the growing season:

• 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. The finished fertilizer is diluted 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 young healthy growths left behind will become stronger and more next year will bloom more abundantly. 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 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.

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 vines. On their numerous shoots there are alternately and oppositely arranged trifoliate or unpaired feathery leaves.

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.

At home and garden conditions The following types of jasmine are grown. 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.

Holoflowered 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 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.
Jasmine turned or low (J. humile L. var. revolutum (Sims) Stokes) - 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.

The finest jasmine (J. gracillimum Hook. f.) may be evergreen shrub or a liana. 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 are located opposite. 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.

Air humidity Jasmine grows best at 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. For this purpose 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 roots entwine the soil, 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 the flowers can cause a headache.

GROWING PROBLEMS, DISEASES, PESTS

Problems with foliage (leaves dry, 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.

Of the pests, jasmine can be attacked by aphids, mealybug, scale insect, spider mite or whitefly. Use appropriate drugs against them.