Detailed Explanation of Winter Jasmine Cutting Propagation Methods and Steps

Winter jasmine, also known as golden strip and golden belt, is the first flower variety to bloom in spring; although its appearance is not striking, it is very popular. Winter jasmine grows quickly, and besides pot cultivation and open-ground cultivation, it can also be made into bonsai for growing at home. Generally, winter jasmine is commonly propagated by two methods, cuttings and division, and it is best to carry out the operation in spring.

Winter jasmine

Select vigorous, well-developed branches, about 10 cm long, remove the leaves and insert them into sand, keep them moist, and within 1 month they will root and become seedlings; in the same year they can be made into an elegant and charming miniature bonsai. When making a medium-sized bonsai, the division method is commonly used, as it is both simple and fast.

To make winter jasmine announce the arrival of spring with abundant flowers covering the branches, it must be pruned every year. After flowering, remove old branches at the base to encourage new shoots; from May to July, pinch the tips several times to promote autumn shoots and increase flowering branches. If forcing measures are used, the flowers can be enjoyed in winter. The method is to control water after autumn, move the plant into a greenhouse half a month in advance, and keep the room temperature at 18-20°C.

Cuttings are the main method, but layering and division can also be used for propagation. For cuttings, they can be taken in spring, summer, and autumn; cut semi-lignified branches 12-15 cm long, insert them into sandy soil, keep them moist, and they will root in about 15 days. For layering, bury longer branches shallowly in sandy soil without wounding them; they will root after 40-50 days, and in the following spring they can be separated from the mother plant and transplanted. For division, it can be carried out in spring when the buds begin to swell. When transplanting in spring, cut off part of the aboveground branches and trunks, and keep the original soil. During growth, note that the soil must not become waterlogged or excessively dry, and apply fertilizer appropriately 2-3 times before and after flowering. In autumn and winter, pruning and shaping should be done to keep the plant fresh and the flowers abundant. For pests and diseases, leaf spot and branch blight commonly occur, and they can be sprayed with a 1500-fold dilution of 50% Tuzet wettable powder. Pests include aphids and bagworms, which can be killed by spraying with a 1000-fold dilution of 50% phoxim emulsifiable concentrate.

How to take cuttings of winter jasmine, cutting time in March

Winter jasmine can be propagated by cuttings, so how is the cutting operation done? Below is a detailed summary of the cutting methods and steps for winter jasmine.

Cuttings of winter jasmine are generally best taken in spring (March). For cuttings in March each year, it is necessary to select hard branches more than one year old as cuttings;

for those branches that are not yet fully lignified and relatively soft, it is recommended to take cuttings in April;

if they are new branches of the current year, cuttings are often more suitable during the dog days of summer;

therefore, when gardeners choose the cutting time for winter jasmine, it often depends on the growth stage and hardness of the winter jasmine branches.

Gardeners are advised to use clean river sand mixed with humus soil to make the cutting bed, because this kind of soil is relatively loose, breathable and permeable, and has good fertility, so the cutting results will be better.

First, cut vigorous winter jasmine branches as cuttings. Whether they are branches of the current year or more than one year old, they can all be used for cuttings, but the choice of branches determines the cutting time for winter jasmine.

Therefore, gardeners can choose a suitable time and then cut branches of the corresponding hardness to make cuttings. Generally, cuttings should be 8-12 cm long, and 2 leaves at the branch tip should be retained, which can reduce water evaporation.

Insert the prepared cuttings into the cutting bed, then place the cutting bed in a cool and ventilated place for management. During this period, water should be added appropriately to keep the potting soil moist and promote rooting of the cuttings. After the cuttings have successfully rooted and grown stably, they can be potted and transplanted into flower pots.

After they have adapted to the pot and resumed normal growth, we can then appropriately increase light for them while restoring normal care and management.

How to propagate winter jasmine: cutting, division, and layering methods

Winter jasmine can be propagated by cuttings, division, and layering. None of these three propagation methods is difficult, so below are detailed steps for winter jasmine cutting, division, and layering propagation methods.

Cuttings of winter jasmine can be taken in spring, summer, and autumn each year. First, select winter jasmine branches and cut them off; generally cut semi-lignified branches 12-15 cm long,

then insert the branches into sandy soil and keep the soil moist. Generally, they will root about 15 days after cutting.

The division method for winter jasmine is generally carried out in spring when the buds begin to swell. Gardeners can, when transplanting winter jasmine in spring, cut off part of the aboveground branches and trunks, and it is necessary to keep the original soil.

Then directly remove the winter jasmine from the pot and divide it, and replant the divisions in separate pots, which makes survival easier. Remember to transplant promptly after division, as this is more conducive to survival.

Hard branches of winter jasmine are generally layered in March, and then they can root in June; if soft branches are layered in May, they can root 30 days after layering.

First select vigorous winter jasmine branches, bend the branches, and during the bending operation, do not break the branches. Place a small wooden stick at the base of the branch, tie it tightly with rope, and let the branch grow upward. Generally after one year it can be separated from the mother plant, and then replanted in a pot.

Gardeners should remember that after layering winter jasmine, it needs frequent watering, and the soil must be kept moist; moist soil helps the branches root.