How to propagate Jasmine
Answering netizens' questions on how to propagate Jasmine and the techniques for propagating bicolor Jasmine cuttings, here are some small experiences in plant cultivation. Let's find out together.
Jasmine is a type of fragrant flower variety that emits a strong aroma when in bloom. As long as it's Jasmine, it can bloom continuously throughout the year. Moreover, Jasmine is relatively inexpensive, so many people enjoy growing it. Can Jasmine be propagated through cuttings? Actually, propagating Jasmine through cuttings is very easy. Its inexpensive price is due to the ease of propagation. If you want to learn how to propagate through cuttings, Xiaoqi will tell you about two methods, which are more suitable for autumn. As long as you follow the steps, the rooting process is very fast.
1. Water propagation
Jasmine can be propagated using hydroponics. Cut the branches of Jasmine, discarding the very soft and tender ones and keeping only the green, harder branches. The branch length should be around 10 cm, keeping the top two leaves and cutting off all the leaves at the bottom. Make a diagonal cut at the bottom of the branch to increase the water absorption area, preventing the plant from wilting and allowing for faster root growth. Then find a comb or a piece of foam board, make several holes in the foam board similar to the thickness of the branches, and insert the branches into the foam board, leaving 2-3 cm of the bottom exposed. Cut as many branches as needed and insert them into the foam board, with a gap of 2-3 cm between branches.
After inserting into the foam board, find a large basin or bucket, fill it with water, and add some rooting hormone to help speed up the rooting process. Then place the foam board in the bucket and put the bucket in a location with half-day sunlight. Change the water when it gets dirty, and within two weeks, roots should grow. If the temperature is suitable, there is sufficient sunlight, and the branches are thick, you will notice white roots starting to grow from the bottom within a little over a week.
Remember that water propagation is very easy to survive, but the roots are weak after water propagation. When transplanting, be sure to choose the right time. Do not transplant immediately after the roots start to grow, as this can easily lead to seedling death or failed transplantation. Wait until at least three to five roots grow and are over three centimeters long and look sturdy before transplanting. The survival rate will be very high.
How to propagate Jasmine
2. Soil propagation
Actually, Jasmine is a very easy plant to propagate using soil. Once propagated, there is no need to transplant, and the plant can be grown in the original pot to quickly fill with roots and bloom. Choose branches with high green hardness, about 10 cm in length, keeping the top one or two leaves and removing all the leaves at the bottom. Trim the bottom of the branch diagonally, then find a pot with a diameter of less than 10 cm, avoiding deep pots, and use well-draining nutrient-rich soil that is sterile. Insert the branches into the soil about 2-3 cm deep and water thoroughly. The water should contain rooting hormone and a fungicide to prevent root rot.
After propagating one pot after another, place them in a location with sunlight for at least two to three hours, or under a tree with diffused light, ensuring good ventilation. Water when the soil surface is dry. Using this method, roots usually grow within one to two weeks. Once the roots grow, they will directly contact the nutrient-rich soil, allowing for rapid root growth and the emergence of new buds. If the new buds are not pinched, they can bloom directly during propagation.
If you use soil propagation, it is recommended that once new buds start to grow quickly, you can water with fertilizer a couple of times to help root growth. Use a balanced multi-element fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. If the pot is too small, replace it with a larger one for normal growth and sunlight, which will allow for a full bloom.
Jasmine is very easy to grow, and many people are growing it. However, it's common to encounter issues like black stems and no root growth during propagation. Try these two methods in autumn when the temperature is suitable. With proper operation, you can propagate successfully, and within about a month, the plant will be fully grown. To make it bloom, ensure sufficient sunlight and supplement with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
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