Jasmine pruning method diagram

Proper pruning can prevent apical dominance and allow nutrients to flow back to the bottom of the entire plant. This will allow the jasmine to sprout more branches and leaves, promote healthy growth of the plant, and rapidly differentiate flower buds. So what are the methods for pruning jasmine? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. When to prune

1. Pruning during the growing season

The first pruning should be done around the Qingming Festival, that is, before the jasmine begins to sprout new branches, in order to promote branching and increase the number of flowers. The second pruning is in August or September, after the jasmine blooms for the third time. It is mainly to remove dead flowers and leaves and stimulate the growth of new branches.

2. Pruning during dormancy

It is carried out around the Spring Festival, that is, before the jasmine is about to end its dormancy. The main purpose is to remove unnecessary branches, reduce nutrient consumption, and prepare for spring growth.

2. Pruning tools

You can choose a pair of sharp gardening shears or pruning shears as your tool, and make sure the tools are clean and sterile to avoid spreading germs during the pruning process.

3. Pruning method

The first pruning during the growing season needs to be combined with repotting to remove the old soil and dense fibrous roots. The second pruning after the flowers fade is to remove some leaves, retain 3-5 small sections and cut off the top to promote the sprouting of new branches. During the dormant period, the focus is on pruning diseased, insect-infested, weak, and overgrown branches, using a "quick, accurate, and ruthless" approach, and shortening the tops of annual branches, retaining branches about 10-15 cm below. Although it looks sparse, it actually helps the growth and beauty of the jasmine.

4. Maintenance after pruning

Do not water it after pruning, and do not expose it to direct sunlight. Place it in a well-ventilated place with diffused light to prevent the stems from rotting due to excessive water or the branches from dying due to direct sunlight. After one day when the wound is dry, move it to the original brightly lit position and spray or water it with potassium dihydrogen phosphate to help it bloom again quickly.

5. Notes

1. For newly purchased jasmine, all flower buds and buds should be cut off when repotting to promote the development of the root system.

2. Avoid excessive or frequent pruning to avoid damaging the plants.

3. When pruning, try to keep as many leaves as possible, because more leaves can produce more nutrients and promote plant growth and flowering.

4. If the pruning wound is large, you can apply wood ash or fungicide to the wound to promote healing and prevent the invasion of pathogens.

In general, pruning jasmine is a key part of its maintenance and management. Through reasonable pruning, not only can the healthy growth of jasmine be maintained, but also its shape can be made more beautiful. However, the specific pruning methods must be mastered to avoid increasing the risk of disease infection during the pruning process.