Jasmine is not often grown as a bonsai. The plants are quite suitable for the care as bonsai. How to overwinter, cut and wire jasmine as a bonsai. Tips for proper care.

Not all jasmine species are suitable as bonsai

Suitable species for jasmine as bonsai

  • Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter Jasmine)
  • Jasminum polyanthum (white flowering)
  • Jasminum primulinum (yellow flowering)
  • Murraya paniculata (Orange jasmine)

The variety Jasminum nudiflorum, which already develops yellow flowers at the end of winter, is conditionally hardy, all other species must be overwintered indoors.

Orange jasmine is not real jasmine, but a type of citrus. Not only does it look very similar to Jasminum, but it also smells very strong. In terms of rearing and care, it does not differ from the Jasminum species.

Pruning bonsai jasmine correctly

Summer pruning, which ideally takes place at the end of June/beginning of July, is important. The branches are shortened to three nodes. Cuts in the old wood may only be made if absolutely necessary. The cut wound must then be well disinfected and covered.

Wire jasmine carefully

Only young shoots from the previous year are suitable for wiring. They tear very easily and must therefore be untied carefully. It is advisable to wrap them with masking tape. The wire is removed after three months at the latest.

Overwintering bonsai jasmine

Since bonsai jasmine is not hardy, the tub must be brought indoors when the temperature drops below 5 degrees.

The best place to hibernate is a cold house or a bright staircase. Under no circumstances should the temperatures rise above 10 degrees or fall below freezing.

Repot every two to three years

After three years at the latest, it is time to repot the bonsai. The root is severely pruned before the jasmine is placed in fresh potting soil and, if necessary, in a larger bucket.

As potting soil for bonsai jasmine, bonsai experts recommend a mixture that consists of 80% Akadama and 20% compost soil.

tips

Jasmine is characterized by very strong growth. For bonsai care, you must therefore remove all inflorescences and cut all branches with flower buds immediately after flowering. Only shoots with leaf buds are left to continue branching.

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