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Hi Kate,

You are sure to have success with you cuttings since jasmine roots from cuttings very well. However, I see no reason to not at least try to transplant the healthy plant you have. Cut it back a bit, put it in a hole with well drained soil being careful not to damage the roots.

I've learned never to say never with plants. Every time I do, they prove me wrong. Your jasmine may do just fine transplanted, or it may not. But you'll never know if you don't try.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Hi I live in Egypt and needed to uproot a couple of beautiful jasmine bushes to build a garden shed. The gardener wouldn't plantthem elsewhere, as he claimed that they would not make it anyway, since jasmine can't be replanted. Is this true? I am really upset about them. I took a cutting in a vase of water and hope it will produce enough roots to allow me to plant it in my garden.

-- Contributed by: kate

Allow the soil to dry out a bit. It sounds as though you may be over watering. Only water when the soil is getting dry. Jasmine needs well drained soil and doesn't like to be soggy.

I think your insects are actually springtails, not mites. Mites are not usually visible; springtails thrive in wet soil, such as what you have. They eat the organic matter that is decaying in the soil. This could include the roots of your Jasmine if the damage is really bad.

You don't have to worry about them because they are not very likely to hurt your plant. Once the soil dries out they will likely disappear. However, if you want to get rid of them faster you can try insecticidal soap or even a bit of dish soap in water. This will kill the ones that come in contact with the soap.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

In the past few days I have noticed my jasmine leaves turning yellow and curling up. There are like 4 vines and 2 are doing terrible while the other 2 are looking okay still. I keep it outdoors, so half the day it's in indirect sunlight and the other half it's in direct light. I was watering it every other day, until I saw the leaves turning. Now I haven't watered it for 5 days and the soil is still moist. I also dug around in the soil and saw little tiny white bugs crawling around in it. I did some research and thought maybe I was just overwatering it, but now I'm afraid it has root rot and mites. What do I do? The flowers have also started turning pinkish/purple and today was the first day they did not bloom any new flowers. Please help!

-- Contributed by: Ashley Prikryl

This could be due to a build up of salts. You may need to leech the soil. You should also check the leaves for mites. If you see any insects, spray the leaves with a neem spray.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Myjasmine is new and for indoor in WI. the top 6 leaves are curling and I don't know what to do. I love it , it was a Mothers's Day gift

-- Contributed by: Trish Marks

I absolutely agree.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

extremely erotic fragrance, worth keeping as a "must garden plant"

-- Contributed by: Dr.S.Niranjan ...ar

I'm not sure about growing Jasmine in New Jersey. Generally they need to be in zones 9 through 11 and I think New Jersey is zones 5 through 7.

It may be possible to grow Confederate Jasmine if you try the Madison cultivar. It is said to be hardy up to zone 7 (if that is the zone you're in) and blooms late spring through summer.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Karin, many varieties will bloom in the spring. Some do not bloom until summer. It depends on the variety that you have.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

How about New Jersey? It is generally warm, but during winter there are cold nights, will jasmine (Arabic or another variety) survive them? What, if anything, can be done to help it?

Also, am I right thinking, that it flowers all summer long? That's the main attraction for me... Thank you!

-- Contributed by: Міхаіл

In October I planted jasmine and it hasn't flowered yet. Should that happen in the spring?

-- Contributed by: Karin

Hi Billie, Jasmine should do well in your zone, it will even grow in colder zones as well (I have lots of it and I'm in zone 4). Deer generally don't bother the Jasmine, especially if they have other crops and plants to enjoy.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I live in southern mtn area of NM - altitude 7000', zone 5/7. Would Jasmine along retaining wall do well here. We also have lots of deer - do they like Jasmine?

-- Contributed by: Billie

Hi Kate, I'm wondering if the pot has a hole in the bottom, or if it has a hole, is it draining properly. Usually when a Jasmine sits in water, this condition occurs. I would check the drainage situation and make sure the soil is well aerated, (not just peat moss - but includes actual potting soil). The plant needs to be moist, but not be sitting in water.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

i bought a jasmine plant recently and am growing it on my balcony. It does get partial sunlight and I have been watering twice a week. I havent repotted it yet as it is still quite young but the leaves are turning brown a little bit. Should I re-pot? I'm only learning gardening and don't want my plant to die!! any advice would be greatly appreciated.

-- Contributed by: Kate

Hi Larry, My advice would be to trim back your jasmine. Any plant that starts wrapping around your gutters and crawling up your house has the potential to do damage (especially if you have aluminum siding). Jasmine is hardy, and trimming it back won't harm it.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I have jasmine growing up the side of my house, under my gutters, and into my lanai. Is this ok or will it damage my home?

-- Contributed by: larry

Hi Mary Lou, Depending upon the type of Jasmine, it should survive the winter. I live in NY and ours do fine, even without any straw around them.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I live in Illinois where our winters are very cold. This Spring, I purchased a white jasmine plant and planted it in my flower grotto. Will it weather our winter here or do I have to transplant it to a pot and bring it indoors? If I am able to keep it outdoors, should I cover the base of it with straw or some other covering? Mary Lou

-- Contributed by: Mary Lou

Hi Kareem - Do you have night blooming jasmine? If so, this is a natural occurrence. They should bloom repeatedly as long as they are kept moist, not over-watered.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Hi Joe, Jasmine is fairly easy to propagate. Using a clean, sharp knife, cut a stem on an angle where it meets the main stem. Remove the leaves from the bottom part of the cutting - about 2 inches from the cut area. Dip the cut area in rooting hormone and place in a small pot filled with wet sand or perlite. Place cutting and the pot inside of a large zippered clear plastic bag. Mist every other day and keep in a warm area - between 75-85 derees. Small white roots should appear in about 6 weeks.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I have a jasmine plant in a pot, it is always outdoor. , why does this hapenThe weather in Dallas is very hot in summer. the leaves are green and healthy, the flowers does not seem to hold on the plant, the white part of the flower falls while the holding green cup of the flower remains on the plant

-- Contributed by: Kareem

I would like to know how to take cuttings of my Jasmine plant.

-- Contributed by: Joe Parker

Hi Mandy, Your jasmine may be stressed out and too dry. This will cause your plant's leaves to turn red and fall off. Try watering your plant every other day until it has new growth. This should help it get through August without any more stress.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Ihave had my jasmine for 2 years and i am growing up a pergola but this summer the leaves are turning very red and falling off why is this happening.

-- Contributed by: Mandy Hammond

Hi Laura, You should trim the plant to help it keep its shape. The plant needs a "cold snap" in order to get it to bloom. Place it in a cool place for about 8 weeks, such as a basement or an air conditioned area. Continue to water the plant. Then bring it back into a warm place. Be careful not to over-water or fertilize it too much - this can also keep the jasmine from flowering.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I have a jasmine plant at home. It is kept indoors as I live in a flat. I water it regularly and add fertilizer (miracle grow). It seems to be frowing nicely but doesn't flower. It had a lot of flowers on it when I bought it but they slowly fell off and no more grew. Also it is growing around a metal loop which is how it came. How should I trim it to stop it getting too big and when should I do this? I would really appreciate your advice, Many Thanks Laura

-- Contributed by: Laura

Hi Maritza, Jasmine plants need frequent watering to remain moist, but they don't want to be soaking wet. As for pruning the plant, prune soon after the blooms have died off. You can prune or pinch it back to maintain the shape you desire.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I have had a day blooming jasmine shrub for the past 3 years. Now it has finally bloomed. I live in S. Florida. It is placed against the wall of my building. Do I prune after this bloom or should I leave it alone? How often should I water it?

-- Contributed by: MARITZA

I live in Northwest Indiana near Lake Michigan. I purchased two small jasmine pants around 2000 in the spring. I planted them both in the same large pot as they seemed so pitiful alone. The bush appears as one when you see it and has grown to about 14" in diameter and maybe 12" to 15" high. The plant goes outside every summer on partially protected patio. Since I moved to a condo in 2004 I have seen it constantly have new growth but after a few days the new growth will start to wither and then dry up so I pinch it off. I have tried watering more often, even spraying with a water mist thinking it needed moisture. What to do about this?? Also It only has 5 to 7 blooms through out the summer how to get it to be more prolific? Thank you gail

-- Contributed by: Gail Thomas

I have some of the white Jasmine in my back yard and Love It. I want to get more to grow on a chain link fence that goes over top of my septic drain field. Does Jasmine have invasive roots? Would it be safe?

-- Contributed by: christy

Hi Jenny, Jasmine should do very well where you live. Plant it in the ground and prune it each year to control growth.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I just got a jasmine bush for Mother's day and it had no directions with it. Can it be planted in the ground and endure the winter for North Carolina's weather. I live in the piedmont of North Carolina. Or should I put it in a container?

-- Contributed by: Jenny Jenkins

Hi Marie, The white powder probably means that your plant has mealy bugs. The cold winter may have also killed your plants since they grow best in zones 9-11, and you are probably in a zone 5. If your plants are outdoors, and have somehow survived the winter, you can treat the plant for mealy bugs by putting some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spraying the front and backs of the leaves for a week and the top of the soil.

Jasmine plants can be kept as potted plants so that you can bring them in during the winter, then placed back outdoors in the summer (perfect for New Yorkers!). This way you can enjoy them year 'round.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

We planted 4 vibrant healthy Jasmine plants last June..... this April the leaves are brown, some with white powder on them, and the stems are brown and there are no flowers or new growth..... did they all die from our cold winter (Long Island, NY) or is it not yet time for them to bloom? What can I do to help them recover from winter?

-- Contributed by: Marie

Hi Jan, Moving it to a new pot was a good idea if it was becoming rootbound. It may not be blooming for this reason, but it should rebound. Try not to water it too often; it should be allowed to dry out between watering. Watering it too often could be the reason that it is turning brown. Also be sure that the plant is able to drain properly.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I bought a small Jasmine and planted it in a pot with a trellis in front of it. It has mostly sun and since it is in a pot, I water it often. However, the plant seems to be turning brown, no blooms. I have to say that when I bought it, it was root bound and I loosened the roots some before planting in a much larger pot. Can these be raised in pots or should it be in the ground. I don't want it to die! Any help would be appreciated.

-- Contributed by: Jan

Hello R. Mulley, If your jasmine has suffered some frost damage, prune back the affected areas in the spring. Your plant should bounce back with proper care.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Frost damaged.

-- Contributed by: r mulley

Brenda, jasmine has a medium wind tolerance so if it is experiencing very high winds, shelter might be a good idea. Note too that it has a very low salt tolerance, so if you are near the ocean this could be your problem.

Too much heat and sun may also cause your jasmine's leaves to turn brown.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

we have been trying to grow jasmine for many years on our site in a container at our house in Andalucia in Spain. Although it grows well and flowers, we always have many leaves which turn brown and die. do you think it because of the strong winds? is jasmine susceptible to a winds and needs a shletered spot?

-- Contributed by: brenda carpenter

Florance, you can repot your jasmine if it seems to dry out quickly between waterings. Select a pot one size bigger than the current one. Too big of a pot will cause the plant to stop blooming. Use a well-drained potting soil.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Barbara, yes I would prune the brown leaves. You may have a difficult time with it in Missouri. They prefer to grow in zones 9 through 11.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Scott, you'll need to determine what is eating the leaves to find the most effective remedy. Try using an insecticidal soap on the leaves. You can also take a sample to your local Extension office for identification.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I have a Jasmine l moved from GA to MO, l covered it when temps dropped real bad. Leaves are now brown. Should l prune these off.

-- Contributed by: barbara

I had a jasmine (polyanthum) indoor use, given to me on Mother's Day.A few roots are showing through the bottom of the pot.My question is should I repot now? if so what soil would I use?please

Thankyou for any help

Florence

-- Contributed by: Florence

There is something eating at the leave of my jasmine, what can i use to get this under control?

-- Contributed by: scott

What you are describing sounds like powdery mildew. Often this occurs when a plant does not get adequate air circulation or if there is often moisture on its leaves.

When watering your plants, water at the base, not over the top of them. Also, try not to overcrowd plants because this overcrowding makes it difficult for moisture and humidity to evaporate.

To remedy the powdery mildew, try mixing a tablespoon of baking soda and a tablespoon of horticultural oil in a gallon of water and spray it on the leaves. This will need to be re-applied weekly to control the fungus.

If this doesn't help you can try a chemical fungicide from your local garden center. It will also need to be re-applied frequently. If you go this route, make sure that the label states that the chemicals are safe for your plant. As with all chemicals, you should follow the directions carefully.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I have a Jasmine that I have brought in for the winter. It performed very well until it developed a white powdery stuff on the vines> It is now looking like it is under much stress and will die. Any suggestions as to what this white powder is and how o cure it? Thanks

-- Contributed by: David anderson

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-- Contributed by: Betty

Yellowing leaves may be caused by a lack of humidity or a lack of nitrogen. Try placing it in a tray of pebbles that you can add water to as needed. Then try a fertilizer that is designed for azaleas or rhododendrons.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

My mom gave me a Jasmine for mothers day of this year. It had blooms when I got it but not for very long. It has not bloomed agian and now all the leaves are falling off. The leaves are yellowish around the edges and light green in the center. I have it inside now in a window with morning sun. I'm not sure how to care for it where I will get continuous blooms. I have tried keeping it out side with moderate sun but no blooms. What should I do?

-- Contributed by: Hope

Usually with jasmine it is best to prune right after flowering, but you can certainly do it now. Some types of jasmine form flowers on old growth from the previous year, so if you decide to prune now don't cut it back too far. You won't kill your plant but you may delay new blooms.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Hi, I planted a Jasmine vine (small white star shaped flowers, in the garden of our house in Southern Spain last June, it established itself well and flowered over Jul/Aug. However in Sep it began to lose it's leaves and now looks very sorry for itself.

Shold I have pruned it straight after flowering, and is it to late to do it now?

Thanks

Martin

-- Contributed by: martin walker

You can certainly bring it inside. Just be sure it gets lots of sunlight and keep the soil moist.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Hello I just bought a jasmine tree this spring but I want to keep it inside for a winter time. Please advise me about proper care. Thank you 95705

-- Contributed by: katherine

Your jasmine may be reacting to a lack of proper lighting. Does it get full sun all day? This is what it needs to thrive.

Prune back any dead or nearly dead stems and make sure it is in a place with adequate sunlight. Jasmine can be picky, so hopefully you can save your plant.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I bought this lovely White Jasmine (indoor) blooming from spring till summer, suddently one day all the leaves fell and now it only hv a few leaves left, however still hv a few new leaves growing, I checked the soil, the meter reads "wet", looks like the plant is dormant, should I cut off the bald branches???? Did I drown the plant??? I really love this Jasmine and want to save it, pls help!! Many thx!

-- Contributed by: Aileen

Gloria, since you say your house is very dry the first thing you will need is to provide some humidity for your jasmine. Try a humidifier or place potted plants in a tray of pebbles that is filled with water. This will need to be refilled frequently as the water evaporates but it will provide needed moisture for your jasmine.

Before bringing it inside, allow your jasmine a few weeks of cool nights, being sure to bring it inside before frost. Keep it in a fairly cool area of your home (away from your wood burner) where it will get at least four hours of sunlight each day.

Do not fertilize your jasmine until spring and summer. A fertilizer higher in phosphorus every two weeks in the spring will encourage new blooms for you to enjoy.

Thank you for the question.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I've trid for years to bring jasmine cuting from Texas with little to no luck as a house plant. in my home town in nebraska I justbought bush and a climer these I planted out side doing great, yet I know I've got to bring inside. Can you help me from killing them. I have good west lighting that comes in as well north some east about 5 hrs each or more, but my house is dry (very)we use wood bruner. help me I do have a green thum till now.

-- Contributed by: Gloria

Rene, since pruning stimulates new growth I would definately prune it back a bit. Cut away the dead branches to encourage new ones and you will likely see new blooms as well.

Lidia, it may root in water but I think you will have more success putting the branch in some soil. You will not only get stronger roots but you also reduce the chance of rotting your cutting.

Thanks for the questions.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

i have a very old night blooming jasmine which no longer blooms, its very branchy, semi-dead but a scattering of leaves on some branches. will a good pruning bring it back - the root branches are quite thick - like i said, it is a very old but dear plant. thanks for any suggestions

-- Contributed by: rene amaya

Can the stems of the Jasmine plant be cut and placed in water for the roots to grow, to make a new plant?

-- Contributed by: Lidia

Osmocote is a good brand of fertilizer that I like for my plants. Just don't over do it. You can ask at your extention office too. They may be able to be more specific if you can show them what kind of Jasmine you have.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Specifically what fertilizer do you rec. for jasmine

-- Contributed by: marty friedman

I think you may be around zone 6. Jasmine generally prefer zones 9 through 11. To be safe, check with your extension office.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I have a Jasmine plant that I have had for 5-6 years. It has been in a pot that I put outside in the spring-summer and bring inside in the winter months. I was wanting to plant it outside if I could but am not sure if our winters are too cold. I live around Kansas City Mo. Please help with some advice. I love it being inside in the winter but so do my 4 cats and it just looks so sad by the time spring arrives. Thanks

-- Contributed by: Noel Julien
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