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Best way to propagate star jasmine.
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Propagating Star Jasmine #832308
Asked May 27, 2023, 12:09 PM EDT
Best way to propagate star jasmine.
Clackamas County Oregon
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Hi Chris- Thanks for your question on propagating star jasmine. I'll tell you what Lewis Hill says in his book on plant propagation:
"It is easy to propagate jasmine by layers. Softwood cuttings taken in early spring with a bit of old wood attached to the base root well under mist if a rooting chemical is used."
So basically you are waiting until next spring, taking a cutting with a bit of the old wood attached, dipping it in rooting compound (which you can find at a plant store) and keeping it misted after you plant it in good potting soil. There are probably videos out there if any of those steps don't make sense. And do several at a time in case some don't take (or you want to give the extras away)!
Good luck!
"It is easy to propagate jasmine by layers. Softwood cuttings taken in early spring with a bit of old wood attached to the base root well under mist if a rooting chemical is used."
So basically you are waiting until next spring, taking a cutting with a bit of the old wood attached, dipping it in rooting compound (which you can find at a plant store) and keeping it misted after you plant it in good potting soil. There are probably videos out there if any of those steps don't make sense. And do several at a time in case some don't take (or you want to give the extras away)!
Good luck!
