Question 1

Why do I need to fertilize my Cape jasmine?

Accepted Answer

You need to fertilize a Cape jasmine for a few important reasons. The most obvious of these reasons is that fertilizer will help your Cape jasmine produce lovely blooms. Fertilizing in early spring is one of the best ways to ensure that your Cape jasmine has excellent flowers during that season.

Fertilizer also gives your Cape jasmine plenty of energy that it can store in the ground during its dormant growth phases. Giving your Cape jasmine some extra nutrients during the fall planting process or during the late spring will help your Cape jasmine hold more energy to use once active growth resumes.

Question 2

When is the best time to fertilize my Cape jasmine?

Accepted Answer

Timing is crucial when it comes to fertilizing Cape jasmine. If you use fertilizer too early while the Cape jasmine is still dormant at this time. This fertilizer cannot be used effectively and will be washed away by rainwater, causing waste and pollution. The first application of fertilizer should be applied in the early spring. Continue fertilizing once a month until early summer.

Question 3

When should I avoid fertilizing my Cape jasmine?

Accepted Answer

Avoid giving Cape jasmine a fertilizer with too much nitrogen, since this can lead to development of plenty of leaves but not many blooms. Look for fertilizer with a lower level of nitrogen compared to other nutrients.

Do not fertilize after the early autumn, which can cause too much growth just before winter. Also, Cape jasmine should not be fertilized during hot and dry times of year, since dry soil does not deliver fertilizer as effectively as moist soil. Fertilizing at this time can also stimulate growth which in turn needs more water that may not be available. It is best to keep fertilizer for earlier in the season when temperatures are cooler.

Finally, remember that Cape jasmine can absorb fertilizer that has been applied to nearby plants or lawns, so be cautious about inadvertently giving tree/shurb a double-dose of fertilizer.

Question 4

How do I fertilize my Cape jasmine?

Accepted Answer

Always follow directions for the specific type of fertilizer and do research on how to use it for the Cape jasmine you are growing. It is important not to over-fertilize your Cape jasmine, so determining the correct amount to use is crucial. The usual rule of thumb is to use the age of the tree (if known) or the diameter of the trunk to understand how much fertilizer should be used. Estimate a one-tenth of a pound of fertilizer per year or per inch of trunk, with a maximum of one pound.

Granular fertilizers and organic fertilizers such as blood meal are applied by sprinkling the substance around the base of the tree all the way to the drip line (the space below the farthest-reaching branches) but do not let fertilizer come in contact with the trunk. Over time, the granules break down and filter into the soil to be absorbed into the roots. After fertilizing, spread an inch-deep layer of compost around the base of the tree and water thoroughly.

Question 5

What happens if I fertilize my Cape jasmine too much?

Accepted Answer

It is far better to under-fertilize than over-fertilize, since you can always add more but you cannot easily take away excess fertilizer. Over-fertilizing your Cape jasmine may cause brown leaf tips and edges, yellowing, wilting leaves, and possibly a visible crust of fertilizer salts on the surface of the soil around the tree. This condition is called fertilizer burn and results from too many accumulated salts in the plant’s cells. If excess nitrogen is the issue, the Cape jasmine will produce a lot of leaves but won’t grow much flowers since nitrogen supports foliage growth.

If you have overfertilized, you could try removing the top layer of soil under the Cape jasmine to remove the most concentrated area of fertilizer. Then flush the area by watering heavily to try to get rid of fertilizer around the roots.

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