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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: bananagirl on March 10, 2005, 08:35:14

Title: Jasmine cuttings
Post by: bananagirl on March 10, 2005, 08:35:14

Hi all. I want to take  a cutting of a mate's Jasmine, but last time I tried this, it died :( Could anyone tell me how to do it successfully.

Thanks

Title: Re: Jasmine cuttings
Post by: Marianne on March 10, 2005, 09:21:08

I think you make the cut near a node, just above a leaf and the whole cutting should be about 10 cm long with a couple of leaves attached.

Stick the end into some some cutting gel then into some compost with sand.  If it is very cold, cover the lot with a plastic bag and wait.  I think the best to do this would be in autumn.  But don't take my word for it !
Good luck!
 ;)

Title: Re: Jasmine cuttings
Post by: Palustris on March 10, 2005, 10:00:19

The indoor types need a fair amount of bottom heat and take all Wiinter to root. If it is an outdoor hardy type then layering is as easy a method as any. Just lay a piece on the soil, put a weight on each leaf joint and wait!

Title: Re: Jasmine cuttings
Post by: aquilegia on March 10, 2005, 13:44:34

Mine has layered itself a few times (must learn to train it properly!) So give that a go...

Title: Re: Jasmine cuttings
Post by: bananagirl on March 14, 2005, 09:50:52

Groovy, thanks everyone. Fingers crossed I'll have some luck. I think I'll pinch a few bits and give it all a go.