How to propagate Windmill Jasmine through cutting
This article shares some knowledge about how to propagate Windmill Jasmine through cutting and the fastest method for its root growth in the green plant and flower category. Let's learn about it together.
Windmill Jasmine should be familiar to most people. It has white flowers and blooms mainly in spring, capable of producing thousands of flowers at once. As a climbing plant, it can cover an entire wall with a large number of flowers, and the fragrance of the flowers is very strong. It is mainly propagated through cutting. If there is someone growing Windmill Jasmine nearby, we can simply cut a branch and take it home for propagation.
Firstly, I must mention that the branch selection must be sturdy, meaning high in hardness. Do not choose the newly grown tender buds, as they have no leaves and, although they can be cut for propagation, their later growth will be weak. We should choose branches with large leaves and higher hardness for propagation. When pruning the branch, keep it about 10 centimeters long, at least retaining two pairs of leaves. Make a diagonal cut at the bottom of the branch and remove the leaves from the bottom part, while the top two leaves can be cut in half. Then, soak the bottom of the branch in water mixed with rooting hormone for 1 to 2 hours, as it will secrete some liquid. We can soak it to remove the liquid and also absorb some of the rooting hormone components, which will promote rapid root growth.
Next is to prepare the soil, which is quite simple. We just need to ensure the soil is breathable and permeable. We can use nutrient-rich soil or well-draining leaf mold soil from home. Do not choose a pot that is too large initially, because if we are propagating, it is better to use a smaller pot first, and after the roots have grown, we can transplant it. Plant it directly in the soil, water it thoroughly, and add a little rooting hormone and a bit of carbendazim to prevent the branches from rotting.
After the cutting is done, place it in a location with scattered light and ensure proper ventilation. When the soil surface is dry, water it thoroughly. Maintain this and keep the temperature around 20 degrees, and it will grow roots rapidly. During this period, make sure the potting soil does not lack water and is not without light. Within a month, it will grow roots. When the roots are well-grown, new buds will quickly grow from between the leaves and stems. As the buds grow longer and the roots become more vigorous, we can then transplant it into a new flower pot.
Windmill Jasmine is a very easy-to-care-for plant. It is cold and drought-resistant, produces a large number of flowers, and during its growth, if the air humidity is high, it will grow some aerial roots on its branches, similar to what we see in creeping plants that climb directly onto walls. It's very impressive to say that there are no tricks to cutting it; just follow the method mentioned by Xiaoqi, and you will be able to propagate it successfully. Eventually, it can cover an entire trellis or wall, and when it flowers, it will be very abundant, and the fragrance will also be pleasant.
The above introduction on how to propagate Windmill Jasmine and the fastest method for its root growth may be helpful to you!