Jasmine belongs to the family Olive and has more than 300 species. Its flowers have a delicate and pleasant aroma. As for the plant itself, it has not only aesthetic beauty, but also useful properties. Its leaves give off a scent that is harmful to harmful microorganisms. If you are interested in jasmine and you are interested in learning about its dilution, let's look at how jasmine is propagated.
Jasmine propagation methods
There are several of them: seeds, root processes, cuttings and layering. Let us consider briefly each of the methods.
How to propagate jasmine with seeds
The seed method is the easiest. But if the plant is artificially bred, then this method is unacceptable. For the propagation of natural varieties of jasmine, it is necessary to select the highest quality and ripe seeds. Then they need to be mixed with sand and peat, poured and placed in boxes. There they must be kept for at least two months at a temperature of 2-3 degrees. In spring, the seeds are moved to other boxes with soil and covered tightly with glass. While the seeds germinate, the soil is constantly moistened with a spraying method. After a week, the first shoots appear, and they begin to transplant into the open ground. Until the plant has grown stronger, it must be hidden from direct light.
Propagation by cuttings
Now let's figure out how to propagate jasmine cuttings. With this method, the plant takes root in almost all cases. Only well-developed, healthy shoots should be used. Cuttings with a “heel” cut off with a part of last year’s escape are ideal. In order for the roots to strengthen as quickly as possible, you need to use tools to stimulate growth. When the cuttings are planted in boxes with soil, it is necessary to take them to the greenhouse and cover with a film. There should be little light, and the soil needs to be constantly moist. Jasmine is propagated by cuttings in spring and summer. The ideal temperature for this is 20 degrees. It is this method that retains all the characteristics of a particular variety.
How to propagate jasmine layering
To do this, just drag the shoots with wire, and bend the lower branches to the ground and slightly cover them with earth. By the end of the season, independent bushes are obtained from layering, which should be dug up, cut off with pruners and planted separately after a year. In this case, the plant has a powerful root system.
How to propagate jasmine bushes
There is another way to propagate jasmine by dividing the bush. In spring or autumn, the overgrown shrub is dug up and divided along with the roots into several parts. Usually it is not less than 2-3 pieces. After this, you need to place the plant in the soil as soon as possible so that it does not have time to dry. There have been cases when the recently planted cuttings bloomed very quickly. In this case, it is better to tear off the bud so that the plant does not begin to deplete, not yet fully strengthened. How to propagate jasmine? Which of the above methods is most suitable for you? You make this choice yourself. It is worth thinking in advance about where you will be engaged in the cultivation and propagation of jasmine - at home or in a summer cottage.