Jasmine will make a beautiful addition to your home and garden. When flowering, jasmine produces soft and fragrant florets. You can grow jasmine easily from cuttings taken from healthy plants. First, cut the jasmine stem from an existing plant and encourage the plant to grow roots. After that, you can plant and care for it.
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Part 1 of 4: Cutting Jasmine
Step 1. Choose healthy, slightly tough stems growing this year
Look for stems that are green and growing leaves. The jasmine stem should also still feel flexible.
- You can cut more than 1 stem as long as it doesn't cut more than of the plant.
- Cutting more stems will increase your chances of getting new plants.
Step 2. Use small cutting shears to cut the jasmine stem 10-15 cm long
It's best to cut the stems just below the leaves. Jasmine stems are more likely to grow healthy roots if they are cut just below the leaf internodes.
- The leaf internode is the core from which the leaf grows.
- You can also use a sharp knife or scissors.
Step 3. Remove the leaves from the underside of the cuttings
Do not plant leaves below ground level. However, jasmine cuttings are more likely to take root if the top few leaves are left on the stem.
- Leave a few leaves at the top of the stem and remove most of the rest from the bottom.
- You can snip the leaves from the stems or pick them by hand.
- Removing most of the leaves will help balance root and leaf growth.
Step 4. Cut the flowers that are on the stems that have been cut
This will help ensure the jasmine cuttings grow healthier. Naturally, the flower will grow into a seed, and to do so the flower sucks the nutrients from the entire plant. In addition, dead flowers will also be moldy so that it has the potential to damage all cuttings.
- You can cut flowers or pick them by hand.
- It is best not to cut jasmine from a flowering stem. Even if the florets have been removed, the stems are still in the flowering stage.
Part 2 of 4: Encouraging Root Growth
Step 1. Prepare a small container filled with soil ready for planting
Fill the container with a fertile ready-to-plant soil mixture. You can use 1 pot for several cuttings because the jasmine cuttings will be removed once they have rooted.
- A small pot measuring 15-20 cm is enough for this.
- Choose a pot that has drainage holes.
Step 2. Wet the soil with water
Do not water the cuttings after planting because the cuttings have not yet taken root. Instead, just moisten the soil.
Just pour water over the soil and let the rest run through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot
Step 3. Use a pencil to make holes for each cutting
Insert the pencil into the soil deep enough to bury one-third of the stem. Make sure the hole is wide enough so that the stem doesn't scratch the edges of the soil.
Provide enough space to insert the jasmine stem into the soil without eroding the root hormones
Step 4. Dip jasmine cuttings in root hormone
Insert quickly to coat the stem tips with root hormone. You don't need to soak it.
- Root hormone is available in powder and gel form.
- Root hormone will promote faster and stronger root growth.
- Pour the root hormone into a clean container before using it for dipping the stem, then discard the remaining hormone that has been used. Do not dip the stem directly into the bottle as this can damage the entire contents.
Step 5. Plant the jasmine cuttings in the prepared soil
Carefully lower the stem into the pencil hole you have made and be careful not to scour the root hormone. Hold on to the jasmine stem until you're done burying it in the soil.
Step 6. Use your fingers to press the soil around the stem
Press the soil against the stem and be careful not to push it. When finished, the topsoil should be firm around the stem.
Step 7. Cover a plastic bag around the cuttings and allow the bag to inflate with air
Close the top of the bag. The plastic bag will retain moisture while the cuttings grow roots. However, don't let the bag come into contact with any part of the plant because the plant can get moldy.
You can open the bag from time to time to spray the jasmine stems with water. Add air before closing it again
Step 8. Place the jasmine cuttings in a bright place
A good place is a window sill that gets a lot of sun exposure. Jasmine needs lots of sun to thrive. Jasmine cuttings should get 6-8 hours of light daily.
We recommend placing jasmine cuttings indoors
Step 9. Wait 4-6 weeks for the plant to take root
Once the roots grow, you can transplant them into a new pot.
If the jasmine cuttings do not take root after 6 weeks, the plant has failed to grow. You can try again by cutting a new stem
Part 3 of 4: Transferring Cuttings Into New Pots
Step 1. Transfer the jasmine cuttings to a hanging basket or pot
Jasmine is best grown in containers that can be placed indoors or outdoors, as long as it gets enough sunlight.
Choose a container that has drainage holes in the bottom
Step 2. Fill the pot with all-purpose loose soil
Leave a small hole in the center of the container for planting the cuttings. Bury the underside of the stem as you would when you want to encourage root growth.
You can buy ready-to-plant soil at a plant store or online
Step 3. Cover the roots and bottom of the jasmine stem with soil
Bury the plant parts that are below the soil surface during the root growth process. Lightly pat the soil around the cuttings so the soil can support the plant.
Make sure that no leaves are buried underground
Step 4. Water the jasmine
Prepare enough water to moisten the soil. The remaining water should drain from the roots and out through the drainage holes in the bottom of the container.
Water the jasmine once the soil feels dry to the touch
Step 5. Put the jasmine in a place that has direct sunlight for 6 hours every day
Jasmine thrives best in bright places. Check where the jasmine will be placed to make sure the plant is getting adequate light. The trick, observe the movement of sunlight at different times throughout the day.
- During winter, it's okay if the jasmine gets less direct sunlight as this is the plant's dormant period.
- Sun exposure does not need 6 hours in a row. For example, jasmine can get 3 hours of light in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon.
Part 4 of 4: Caring for Jasmine
Step 1. Water daily during spring and summer
Jasmine thrives in full sun in summer, but sunlight can make it very dry. Keep the soil moist during the hot season by watering it every morning.
- Watering in the morning will allow the excess water to evaporate for the rest of the day.
- It's best to let the soil dry before watering again. You can check if the soil is dry by touching it. Dry soil will feel loose. If the soil doesn't dry out every day, reduce the frequency of watering to once or twice a week.
Step 2. Reduce watering to once or twice a week in winter
Jasmine can be allowed to dry during the dormant period. Plants will not get as much light and heat as usual so their water needs are also reduced.
Step 3. Prepare a high potassium fertilizer once a month
You can use liquid or granular fertilizer, depending on your preference. Good choices include tomato fertilizer, seaweed fertilizer, or wood ash.
You can buy fertilizer at a plant store or in a market place on the internet
Step 4. Watch for signs of root rot
Jasmine root is very susceptible to rot. Early signs of root rot include slow growth, yellowing leaves, dead leaves, blackened roots, and weak roots. If you see any of these signs, the jasmine root is likely rotting, and this can be treated with a fungicide.
- You can buy fungicides for plants at a plant store or local market.
- Avoid watering too much to prevent root rot.
Step 5. Protect jasmine from mealybugs by spraying a natural insecticide
The best options are neem oil, horticultural oil, or insecticidal soap applied weekly. Jasmine is very susceptible to attack by mealybugs that like to chew it.
- If jasmine is placed outdoors, the best way to prevent mealybugs is to increase the population of ladybugs and spiders.
- If you see mealybugs on your plants, rub 70% isopropyl alcohol directly on the ticks to kill them.
Step 6. Use small cutting shears to form winter-jasmine in late spring
To be precise, after the jasmine blooms. Trim jasmine according to the shape you want. Remove weak or overlapping branches.
- Do not prune more than of the plant at a time.
- You don't need to prune jasmine if you like its natural shape.
Step 7. Prune summer-jasmine in late summer, after flowering
Use small cuttings of scissors. You can shape jasmine according to your heart's will. Cut branches that look small or weak, as well as those that overlap.
Make sure you don't prune more than of the plant at a time
Tips
- Jasmine grows best when grown in an outdoor container.
- Jasmine is famous for its sensual scent.
