How to Propagate Winter Jasmine? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Propagation Methods

Winter jasmine is cultivated throughout our country. Because of its strong adaptability to soil, drought tolerance, lively and beautiful plant form, and growth habit of tolerating pruning, it is widely used as a greening material for garden lawns, courtyard ornamental display, and soil and water conservation. Propagation is mainly by cuttings, and layering and division can also be used. Now let us take a look at the propagation methods of winter jasmine!

Cuttage Propagation

It can be done in spring, summer, and autumn. Cut semi-lignified branches 12-15 cm long, insert them into sandy soil, and keep them moist. They will root in about 15 days.

Layering Propagation

Bury longer branches shallowly in sandy soil, with no need to wound them. They will root after 40-50 days, and in the following spring they can be separated from the mother plant and transplanted.

Division Propagation

It can be done in spring when the buds begin to sprout. When transplanting in spring, cut off part of the aboveground branches and stems, and keep some original soil. Dry cutting can also be used, that is, inserting cuttings into a prepared seedbed and then watering thoroughly. Cuttings can be taken from mid-October to mid-November or in spring.

Water Cuttage Propagation

1. Time: It can be done all year round. In winter, the container used for water cuttings can be placed indoors in a sunny spot. In summer, pay attention to shading to prevent direct sunlight. During water cutting, the water temperature should be kept at 15-20°C. The cuttings root quickly and have a high survival rate.

2. Cuttings: Select branches that grew in the current year, are robust, full, and have plump buds. The cuttings are generally 8-12 cm long, and 2-4 nodes can be retained. Cut flat at about 2 mm below the lowest node. Tie every 10 cuttings into a bundle. If there are too many leaves on the upper half of the cuttings, they can be appropriately removed to help rooting.

3. Container: Use a basin with a relatively large mouth, or a shallow wide-mouthed bottle, or a glass jar, porcelain jar, or other container. Wash it clean before use.

4. Method: Fill the container with clean rainwater, river water, or tap water to a depth of 8/10 cm, then place the bundled cuttings in the water in rows, with the submerged depth at 4-6 cm. Then place the container outdoors in a ventilated, semi-shaded place. The water quality must be kept fresh and clean, and the water can be changed once every 3-5 days. Generally, after about 20 days, tumor-like callus tissue can form, and after about 35-40 days, fibrous roots can grow.

5. Cultivation: When the fibrous roots grow to 3-5 cm, they must be planted in time. Be careful during operation not to damage the root system. Generally, after planting, shade them for about 10 days, and then normal management can be carried out.