How to prune tiger jasmine

When to prune tiger jasmine

There is no specific time to prune Tiger Jasmine. Since it grows very fast, it can be pruned all year round. However, do not prune it when it is too cold in winter.

When cutting tiger jasmine, choose semi-lignified branches, make sure there are two nodes, remove the leaves below, leave two or three leaves on the top, cut the lower end of the branch into an inclined surface, then dry it, insert the branch into the soil, water to keep the substrate moist, and after the branch has taken root and stabilized, you can transplant the branch into a pot.

Pruning Tiger Jasmine Branches and Leaves

The branches of tiger jasmine can be pinched off when they grow to about 8-10 cm, or when they grow 2-3 nodes. The side branches also need to be processed, leaving only thick branches, and removing densely growing, crossed branches, withered branches, and diseased and insect-infested branches.

After the flowering period of the tiger jasmine is over, the withered flowers and leaves should be removed. In daily care, attention should be paid to removing the overgrown branches and leaves, diseased leaves, and rotten leaves to avoid nutrient depletion and ensure the healthy growth of the plant. You can also shape the tiger jasmine.

Tips for pruning tiger jasmine

Tiger jasmine grows very fast and needs to be pruned frequently, especially when the branches are lush. Otherwise, the nutrient supply will be insufficient and it will not be able to grow better.

Tiger jasmine is afraid of cold, especially when pruning, do not do it in a low temperature environment. It is best to choose a constant temperature. In winter, pruning needs to be done in a heated place in the room.

If you want young tiger jasmine plants to grow more luxuriantly, you can top them when the branches grow to 8-10cm. However, if it is a mature plant, you need to cut off some branches in order to increase its momentum.

Pruning and flowering of tiger jasmine

Tiger jasmine grows very fast and needs to be pruned frequently. This can reduce nutrient consumption and concentrate the remaining nutrients on new branches, prompting it to bloom better.

Precautions for pruning tiger jasmine

When pruning tiger jasmine, disinfection must be done. After pruning, the wound needs to be sealed. In order to prevent bacteria from invading the body of the tiger jasmine, disinfection must also be performed.