Perennial jasmine blooms profusely only when all the care requirements are met. What you have to consider if you want to care for jasmine in the bucket, in the flower window or on the balcony.

Jasmine wants to be well cared for

How is jasmine watered?

During the growing season, jasmine needs a lot of moisture. Water the plant in the pot or tub regularly. If the jasmine is in direct sunlight, you need to water it more frequently. When caring for the flower window, ensure high humidity by spraying.

The plant does not tolerate waterlogging. Discard excess water immediately. Make sure that there is never waterlogging.

Use rainwater that is as soft as possible for watering jasmine. If necessary, stale tap water will also work.

How much fertilizer does the plant need?

Plants that are freshly repotted in the spring do not initially need fertilizer. They are only fertilized for the first time after a few weeks.

Fertilize all other jasmines at least every two weeks with a liquid flower fertilizer. (€1.95)

Does jasmine have to be repotted?

Always repot jasmine when the roots grow out of the pot. If the plant suffers from a lack of nutrients, which is noticeable through yellow leaves, you should plant the jasmine in fresh soil.

The best time to repot is spring, when you get the jasmine out of winter quarters.

When and how is jasmine cut?

Jasmine blooms only on young shoots. It is best to prune the plant in February or March. Remove older shoots. The jasmine branches out at the interfaces and becomes bushier overall.

You should rejuvenate the jasmine every three to four years at the latest by cutting it back by a third. The plant then stops flowering for a year or two.

Which diseases occur?

Diseases only occur if the jasmine is too moist or too dry. Ensure good ventilation to prevent mold and fungus growth.

What pests to look out for?

Especially in the winter quarters, aphids, mealybugs and spider mites become a problem. A heavy infestation indicates that the plant is too warm or not ventilated enough.

Pests also occasionally appear in the flower window. You prevent if you ventilate the site regularly.

Does jasmine have to be overwintered?

Real jasmine is not hardy - in contrast to false jasmine or scented jasmine. Therefore, always grow the plant in a pot or bucket.

Jasmin likes a stay on the terrace or balcony in summer. As soon as it gets cold outside, the plant has to be brought inside.

  • Shorten slightly before overwintering
  • check for pests
  • look for a bright, cool place
  • air more often
  • water moderately
  • no more fertilizing or cutting

tips

If the jasmine no longer blooms, even though you care for it properly, the plant is too old. A rejuvenation, which you carry out in the spring, will help here. Cut off all old shoots.

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Vegetable garden