When and How to Give Fertilizer to Jasmine Plant for Maximum Flowering

19 August 2025

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Best Fertilizer for Jasmine plant for maximum flowering: “My Jasmine (Mogra) is not flowering, what should I do?”
“Which fertilizer should I give to my Jasmine plant for maximum flowering?”

You are not alone—many gardeners ask me these same questions, and the answer usually comes down to one main reason: lack of nutrition.

In this post, I’ll share with you the best organic fertilizers for Jasmine (Mogra), when and how to apply them, so that your plant grows healthy, bushy, and produces maximum flowers filled with fragrance.

Jasmine mogra flowering — Jasmine (mogra) flowering

First, you need to understand this clearly:

if your Jasmine plant’s leaves are turning dull,,
losing their shine,
curling, or the growth has slowed down,
buds are not forming, or they form but never bloom,
flowers appear but have no fragrance and
if the plant is growing bushy but still not flowering.

Jasmine mogra dull — Dull Jasmine plant (leaves curl and buds not blooming)

Then the real problem lies in nutrient deficiency in your jasmine plant.

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When and How to Give Fertilizer to Jasmine Plant

A healthy Jasmine should be lush green, shiny, full of buds, and covered with fragrant flowers—and this is only possible when you provide the right fertilizer at the right time.

Best Fertilizers for Jasmine Flowering

To solve these problems and ensure maximum flowering, fertilizers should be given in two stages: during the growth phase and during the flowering phase of the jasmine plant.

A. Growing phase of the jasmine plant:

Jasmine plant growing stage — Jasmine plant in growing stage, new leaves forming

When your plant start developing new leaves and stems, it requires good amount of nutrients mainly for growth. This is the time to provide nitrogen-rich organic fertilizers. Liquid fertilizers work best during this stage because they act faster and show quicker results.

Some of the best homemade Organic Liquid Fertilizers for Jasmine are:

(i) Mustard Cake Liquid fertilizer

(ii) Cow Dung Liquid fertilizer

(iii) Groundnut Cake Liquid fertilizer

Why use these Organic Fertilizers?

You may be wondering — why should we use these fertilizers and what role do they play? Here are some key benefits:

100% organic, safe, and rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium,
improves soil structure and boosts plant health,
good for the early growth stages of Jasmine plant,
help restore healthy green leaves and promotes new shoots,
encourages new leaves and branches,
prevent yellowing and keeps foliage healthy.

How to use these Organic Fertilizers?

1. Mustard Cake Liquid Fertilizer

soak mustard cake in water for 2–3 days,
dilute the mixture with 10 times water (1:10 ratio),
apply once every 20 days to promote healthy growth.

If you are a beginner and interested in making this fertilizer at home, go through this detailed write-up on how to make Mustard Cake fertilizer at home.

2. Cow Dung Liquid Fertilizer

dilute cow dung solution with water in 1:4 ratio,
apply only when the soil is dry,
you can use twice a month,
for small pots: 1 mug of solution; for bigger pots: 2 mugs.

Do you know?

Cow dung liquid fertilizer is one of the best organic fertilizers for our plants and is widely used by many gardeners. Learn the step by step guide to make Cow Dung fertilizer at home

3. Groundnut Cake liquid Fertilizer

soak groundnut cake in water and leave it for 2–3 days,
dilute the solution with water in 1:10 ratio,
apply twice a month when soil is dry,
Use 1 mug for small pots, 2 mugs for larger ones.

Do you know?

Fertilizer made from Groundnut cake is far better than most chemical fertilizers. We have made your job easy—you can read this detailed guide on how to make liquid fertilizer made from Groundnut cake at home.

Note:

Micronutrients have to be given once in 2 months – you can give seaweed liquid fertilizer in the soil. Give this in the evening.
Before using any fertilizer, hoe the soil so that the roots of the plant can absorb the fertilizer easily.

B. Flowering Phase of the Jasmine plant:

When your jasmine plant is in the flowering phase, means when buds start to form, it needs such fertilizer that promotes flowering. At this time, your plant needs more energy and nutrients to convert these buds into flowers:

jasmine buds — Jasmine in flowering stage

You can give two organic fertilizers: Banana Peel and Onion Peel Liquid fertilizer as these fertilizers contains potassium, phosphorus and other micro nutrients like calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and, all of which are essential for plant growth and flowering and fruiting.

(i) Banana Peel Liquid Fertilizer

For a better understanding and method of using banana peel liquid fertilizer, read this before applying it to your jasmine plant.

(ii) Onion Peel Liquid Fertilizer

Are you confused about how to make onion peel liquid fertilizer? we have made your task easy: learn here – How to make Onion Peel Liquid fertilizer at home

How to use (for both banana & onion peels):

make a liquid fertilizer and give it every 10 to 15 days in a month.

Jasmine (Mogra) Fertilizer Schedule

Date	Fertilizer to Apply
1st Feb	Mustard Cake Liquid or Cow Dung Liquid or Groundnut Cake Liquid
15th Feb	Onion Peel Liquid or Banana Peel Fertilizer
1st March	Mustard Cake Liquid or Cow Dung Liquid or Groundnut Cake Liquid
15th March	Banana Peel Fertilizer or Onion Peel Liquid

👉 How to follow this schedule:

Let’s assume you have start giving fertilizer from first of February.
Give one type of fertilizer from the mentioned options.
Alternate between nutrient-rich fertilizers (mustard, cow dung, groundnut cake) and flower booster liquid fertilizers such as onion or banana peel tonic.
Repeat this pattern every month for continuous growth and flowering.

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