How to care for 'Hutou' jasmine in winter? Just master these 4 methods
Hutou jasmine is a variant of jasmine. Because its genes are unstable, it may mutate again, which makes it relatively difficult to grow. However, the ornamental quality of Hutou jasmine ranks among the finest among jasmine varieties, and its ornamental value is very high, so many people grow it. So how should Hutou jasmine overwinter?
Winter care methods for Hutou jasmine
1. Temperature
When the temperature gradually drops in late autumn, we should move it indoors for care. In winter, be sure to keep the temperature above 5 degrees; if it is not enough, take some cold-protection measures. You may skip watering, or if you are worried, wait until the potting soil is dry and then water it a little. However, be sure to note that the amount of water must not be too large; it is not good to let the roots soak in moist soil.
2. Water
In winter, you should not water or water only sparingly. You can wait until the potting soil is dry and then water it a little, but avoid too much water, especially do not let the roots soak in water.
3. Light
If the temperature on the balcony meets the requirements, you can place it on the balcony. If the temperature does not meet the requirements, then place it in an indoor spot that can receive light, such as a windowsill.
4. Pruning
Be careful when pruning Hutou jasmine, and especially pay attention to promptly treating the wounds after pruning; otherwise, Hutou jasmine can easily be infected by bacteria, and in severe cases the entire plant will die.
The above are the winter care methods for Hutou jasmine introduced for everyone. We hope they can be helpful to you. Hutou jasmine is rather delicate and relatively difficult to grow, so be sure to understand its growth habits before growing it.