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Love the scent of jasmine?
Why not grow your own?
With just a few cuttings, you can have a garden full of these fragrant blooms.
Check out these 7 easy tactics to get started.
Ready to grow? Let’s go!
Gather Your Materials
First things first, you need to grab all your materials. You’ll need some sharp scissors or pruning shears, a pot with fresh soil, rooting hormone (optional, but super helpful), and of course, a healthy jasmine plant.
Make sure everything is clean to avoid any nasty infections. Got everything ready?
Awesome!
Choose the Right Cutting
Look for a healthy stem on your jasmine plant that’s about 6 inches long. It should be green and somewhat flexible, not too woody.
Aim for a piece with at least two sets of leaves. Snip it off just below a leaf node – that’s where the magic happens.
Prep Your Cutting
Now that you’ve got your cutting, remove the leaves from the bottom half, leaving just a couple at the top. If you have rooting hormone, dip the cut end into it.
This will speed things up a bit and help your cutting develop roots faster.
Plant the Cutting
Stick your prepared cutting into a small pot filled with fresh, moist soil. Make sure it’s deep enough to stay upright but not too deep that the leaves touch the soil.
Press the soil gently around the base to keep it stable.
Water and Cover
Give your newly planted cutting a good drink of water. You don’t want it soggy, just nicely damp.
If you have a plastic bag, cover the pot to create a mini greenhouse. This will keep the humidity high and help your cutting stay hydrated.
Find the Perfect Spot
Place your pot in a warm, bright spot but out of direct sunlight. A windowsill that’s not too sunny is perfect.
The combo of warmth and light will encourage root growth. Keep an eye on it, and make sure the soil stays moist.
Wait and Watch
Be patient! In a few weeks, you should start to see some roots forming.
Give a gentle tug on the cutting – if you feel resistance, congrats, you’ve got roots! Once it’s rooted, you can transplant it to a bigger pot or plant it in your garden.