How to care for Jasmine in winter: "Key Points for Jasmine Winter Maintenance"

How to care for jasmine in winterFor most women, the common knowledge of caring for flowers includes the relevant content of jasmine. How to care for jasmine in winter? Let's learn about it together below.As for how to care for jasmine in winter, many beginners are not very clear. The main aspects of winter management for jasmine are frost prevention, watering, and pruning. This article is a summary of the experience of caring for jasmine by flower friends, which is very useful for reference.1. Frost PreventionAlthough jasmine fears frost, it is not that fragile. It is relatively easy to survive the winter in Shanghai. Generally, no special measures are needed. When the minimum temperature drops to 5 degrees Celsius, you can move the jasmine indoors. Do not move it too early to allow the plant to experience some low temperatures. During this process, changes occur in the plant to adapt to the upcoming cold winter. Place it in a sunny area indoors. When the indoor minimum temperature drops below zero, cover it with a plastic bag to keep warm (two bags can be used). Make sure to open the bag when the daytime temperature rises above zero. This year, my jasmine was placed on a closed balcony without using a bag.2. WateringMany flower friends have heard of the saying "Do not water unless dry, and when watering, water thoroughly." However, I believe that this cannot be applied rigidly to dormant plants. In winter, jasmine enters a dormant state and requires very little water. Generally, pruning is done before winter (which will be introduced later), so the transpiration area is reduced, and both the leaves and the soil in the pot have very little evaporation. Once watered thoroughly, the potting soil will remain moist for a long time, and combined with low temperatures, it can lead to the plant's death. (Have you encountered this: as spring approaches, the leaves of the jasmine start to wilt, curl and shrink, then the branches turn yellow and die, and some even start to sprout before dying mysteriously, which is usually due to excessive water in winter). Therefore, it is enough to keep the inside of the potting soil slightly moist (note that it is the inside, and the soil on the surface of the pot can become hard without any problem). Generally, a small amount of watering every 2-3 weeks is sufficient, and it can be poured into the saucer. If you have a large pot, you may not need to water it at all during the winter. Watering should be done when the temperature is relatively high, preferably at noon. Do not water immediately when the cold air arrives.3. PruningTo care for jasmine well, pruning must be mastered. Jasmine grows 3-6 branches per year, with the first branch in spring being the strongest, and each subsequent branch being weaker. Before winter, cut off all branches from the third onward, leaving only the first two branches. The second branches can be cut shorter, leaving only 1-2 pairs of leaves. This pruning is to shed the burden and prepare for winter. The weaker branches and leaves consume nutrients and increase the burden, so they should be cut off. Leave some leaves on the first and second branches for photosynthesis, which is beneficial for overwintering. Prune again before spring. Leave 2-5 nodes on the first branch and cut off the rest. If there are any old leaves, remove them all. This timing should be mastered, done when the jasmine is just showing signs of sprouting. If done too early, the plant will have to wait longer to sprout, which is tiring. If done too late, the new buds and branches will have grown, and the nutrients stored during the winter will be cut off. Regarding pruning for old and weak jasmine, it is simple: cut off everything 2-5 cm above the ground, preferably by the end of March.That's about it for winter. It's not yet time for pruning, and there's nothing much to do, just waiting for spring to arrive.If the specific content introduced above about how to care for jasmine in winter can be of help to you, remember to visit the website often!