Jasmine winter management method

Jasmine, an evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Jasmine in the family Oleaceae, is deeply loved by people for its small, fragrant white flowers and elegant posture. Some varieties are even edible and are often used as home potted plants for viewing. Jasmine usually likes a warm environment and is not cold-resistant. It usually goes into a dormant state in winter. Only a very few warm indoor environments can induce it to bloom, but even if it blooms, the quality of the flowers is often poor. Therefore, it is best to keep jasmine in a dormant state in winter and allow the plant to get enough rest through proper maintenance so that it can grow vigorously in the spring of the following year. Let’s learn how to manage jasmine over the winter.

1. Full sunshine

Jasmine is a light-loving plant and needs plenty of sunlight all year round for both growth and flowering. Even in the hot summer, there is no need for shade. The stronger the sunlight, the more vigorously the jasmine grows. In winter, as the temperature drops, jasmine's growth slows down and it eventually goes dormant, and its leaves may turn yellow and fall off. At this time, the flower pot should not be moved to a dark place, but should continue to be placed in a sunny place. Jasmine can still carry out photosynthesis during its dormant period, and the absorbed energy will be stored in the roots and branches, providing energy for rapid growth in the following spring.

2. Strictly control water content

Jasmine likes a humid environment and needs frequent watering in other seasons to keep the soil moist. However, the temperature is low in winter and water evaporates slowly. If you continue to water frequently, water may accumulate, increasing the risk of root frostbite and rot. Therefore, the frequency of watering should be reduced in winter to ensure that the plants can safely survive the winter.

If the indoor temperature is higher than 10 degrees, jasmine will only shed leaves slightly, and the principle of "watering when dry and watering when wet" should be followed, that is, watering after the soil surface turns white and dry. If the indoor temperature is below 10 degrees, the jasmine leaves will fall off in large numbers and should be watered when the soil is half dry. You can insert bamboo sticks into the flowerpot. There is no need to water when the bamboo sticks are moist. Water again after they are dry.

3. Prune decisively

Proper pruning of jasmine in winter and removing excess branches can reduce nutrient consumption, reduce the burden on the plant, enhance cold resistance, prevent frostbite, and prepare for germination in the spring of the following year.

When pruning, wait until the jasmine leaves fall, remove the dead leaves, and observe the plant as a whole. First, cut off the thin and dense branches and keep the thick branches. Then count 5-6 leaves from the bottom up, keep the lower branches and leaves, and cut off the rest.

In short, the key to caring for jasmine in winter lies in three "strictness": sufficient sunlight, strict water control, and decisive pruning. If you do these things well, the jasmine will be able to safely survive the winter and experience explosive growth in the spring of the following year. Do you have anything else to add?