The latest pruning method for potted jasmine, teaching you step by step how to prune

The jasmine plant is relatively small, with small flowers, and does not weigh down the branches, making it very suitable for potted cultivation. However, when growing it in pots, you cannot let the branches grow randomly; you need to adjust the branches and shape them appropriately. This way, the ornamental value can be improved, and the plant shape will not become scattered. How to prune, what principles are there, and what are the pruning methods? Let's take a look now!

1. Growth pruning

Mainly from after sprouting until before the start of winter, this period is considered the growth period. When pruning at this time, mainly prune old branches, keep new strong branches, and renew the branches. During the vigorous growth period, it is easy to produce leggy branches, which must be cut off; otherwise, they will directly disrupt the shape, and leggy branches are not easy to bloom. During periods of high temperature and high humidity, diseases are likely to occur, and pests are also likely to cause damage. It is best to cut off diseased branches and leaves as soon as they are found. All branches inside that hinder ventilation should be removed.

2. Winter pruning

In winter, the plant enters dormancy, and pruning can be carried out throughout the entire winter. At this time, mainly prune dead branches, as well as late autumn shoots; some small and poorly developed branches can all be cut off. For branches that grew in the current year, cut them back, leaving 15 cm from the base, but weak branches that grew in the current year may be left.

3. Flowering pruning

In spring, when new shoots grow to 5 nodes, begin pinching. Pinching is to prevent leggy growth. The tender leaves of branches that do not form flower buds can be picked off to save nutrients and help other branches bloom. Some of the old leaves at the bottom can be appropriately removed. Flowering branches should be pinched to ensure nutrients are supplied to the flower buds.

4. Post-flowering pruning

Flowering consumes a large amount of nutrients, so the plant will supply most of its nutrients to flowering, and after flowering the plant is relatively weak. At this time, the flowering branches should be cut off; all branches that have bloomed should be cut off. This can avoid continued consumption. There are also some spent flowers, which should also be cut off; anyway, they will not bloom again.

Pruning potted jasmine is all for the good growth of the jasmine and smooth flowering. After flowering, ensure good flowering in the coming year. And maintain the growing shape.