Jasmine, the most fragrant of tropical flowers, originated in Persia.
(These days we call it Iran.) Hundreds of dainty, white buds and a few early-blooming, star-shaped flowers fill my room with a fresh breath of tropical air. Granted, I have a small house but it seems the entire place is filled with the sweet exotic fragrance of this pretty plant.
Ms. Jasmine was a Valentines gift and such a lovely plant that it inspired me (me!) to clean the house!
Not that Jasmine.
This Jasmine!
Imagine... this tiny flower multiplied by hundreds. It's going to be a breathtaking show!
So, naturally I jumped onto Google to see if anybody anywhere knows how to take care of her properly. I'm staring at 500 buds. When she bursts into bloom, I might have to start a whole 'nother blog!
I bounced from one gloom and doom site to another. Ooh, I hate that!
Why put forth the time and effort of building a website if all you're gonna do is rain on my parade? My favorite was the site that claims she won't bloom at all if there is a temperature variance greater than 10 degrees.
So, I'm gonna do what I always do. Wing it. And, I'll bet that's what you do, too. Instinct.We gardeners can keep most anything alive...
~ Indoor flowering plants flower longer when removed from direct sunlight.
~ Once they reach flowering stage, most indoor plants prefer cooler temperatures.
~ Flowering is hard work! A light dose of fertilizer helps the cause.
~ Improve humidity: double-saucer your houseplants so much-needed moisture can evaporate up into the leaves.
(These days we call it Iran.)
Ms. Jasmine was a Valentines gift and such a lovely plant that it inspired me (me!) to clean the house!
Why put forth the time and effort of building a website if all you're gonna do is rain on my parade? My favorite was the site that claims she won't bloom at all if there is a temperature variance greater than 10 degrees.
So, I'm gonna do what I always do. Wing it. And, I'll bet that's what you do, too. Instinct. We gardeners can keep most anything alive...
~ Once they reach flowering stage, most indoor plants prefer cooler temperatures.
~ Flowering is hard work! A light dose of fertilizer helps the cause.
~ Improve humidity: double-saucer your houseplants so much-needed moisture can evaporate up into the leaves.