- Why isn't my Solanum jasminoides flowering?
- What can I do for a lush bloom?
- When does the potato bush bloom?
The jasmine nightshade (bot. Solanum jasminoides) is also called summer jasmine. This is due to the striking resemblance of its flowers to those of true or common jasmine (bot. Jasminum officinale). For lush flowering, it needs optimal conditions.
If the summer jasmine does not bloom or only blooms sparsely, it is probably not satisfied with the location or care
Why isn't my Solanum jasminoides flowering?
Although the Solanum jasminoides is not necessarily difficult to care for, it cannot be described as undemanding either. It has a relatively high need for water, warmth, light and nutrients. If the potato bush, as the summer jasmine is also called, lacks sun, warmth, water or fertilizer, then it will not bloom or at least not bloom very luxuriantly.
Reasons for no flowering:
- too little sun
- too cold
- Nutrient and/or water deficiency
What can I do for a lush bloom?
In order for the Solanum jasmionoides to show its beautiful white flowers in large numbers, it first needs the right location. This should be warm and bright. Direct sun is not absolutely necessary, partial shade or light shade is quite enough. It is more important that the chosen place is well protected from rain and wind.
As a plant that is not hardy, you should move your potato bush to a frost-free winter quarters in good time in autumn. After hibernation, slowly acclimate the shrub back to the outside world.
Before the ice saints, the potato bush does not belong in the garden overnight, but it is welcome to spend warm and dry days outside. Between March and September you should fertilize it every 14 days, it needs water every day during the warm season. However, you should avoid waterlogging.
When does the potato bush bloom?
The flowering period of summer jasmine lasts from April to October, but depends on the site conditions and overwintering. If it starts sprouting late after a cool hibernation, then flowering will also be delayed somewhat. It is therefore advisable to house the plant a little warmer from February, so that it sprout a little earlier.
tips
Even if the flowers are very decorative, they are poisonous, like all other parts of the summer jasmine plant.