How to Propagate Asiatic Jasmine
Asiatic Jasmine produces a woody evergreen plant with glossy green leaves and white flowers in late summer. The flowers turn yellow as they age. Propagate the plant through the collection of semi-hardwood cuttings taken in mid summer through early fall. Asiatic Jasmine is a common ground cover that grows well in sandy, loamy soil with full sun or partial-shade. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Knife
- Pruning clippers
- Peat moss
- Perlite
- Rooting hormone
- Clear plastic cover
- Water mister
- 3-inch potting containers
- Paper towels
- Plastic bag
- Bleach
Instructions
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Collect semi-hardwood cuttings from Asiatic Jasmine plants by cutting a section of current or last year's growth. Remove a 4- to 6-inch section of the plant with a sharp knife or pruning clippers. Select sections that do not contain flower buds.
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Remove all leaves from the lower one-third of the cuttings. Cut large leaves in half to conserve soil water.
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Prepare rooting medium by mixing equal parts peat moss and perlite. Lightly moisten the medium with water and fill a rooting tray with the mixture.
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Dip the cut end of the cutting into rooting hormone and gently tap to remove any excess. Stick the cut end into the rooting tray at a depth of one-third the length of the cutting. Gently pack the soil around the stem to hold in place.
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Moisten the soil after planting the cuttings. Cover the rooting tray with a clear plastic cover. Place the tray in a warm location with indirect sunlight. The top of a refrigerator is a good location if it receives the proper light.
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Mist the cuttings on a regular basis to keep the soil moist during the rooting process.
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Gently pull on the cuttings to see if there is resistance from the formation of roots. Once you have resistance, transplant the cuttings to 3-inch pots. Continue growing them indoors until the roots are established.
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Tips & Warnings
Take plant cuttings in early morning for best results.
Wrap cuttings in moist paper towels and place them in a plastic bag if the cuttings will not be planted immediately. Store the cuttings in a refrigerator to keep them cool and moist.
Disinfect all cutting tools with a solution of 9 parts water and 1 part bleach to prevent the spread of disease.
