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- So pull jasmine as bonsai
- Suitable species for jasmine as bonsai
- Cut bonsai jasmine properly
- Wire Jasmine carefully
- Bonsai jasmine overwinter
- Repot every two to three years
- Tips
Not all jasmine species are suitable as bonsai
So pull jasmine as bonsai
Jasmine is not commonly bred as a bonsai. The plants are quite suitable for care as bonsai. So overwinter, cut and wire jasmine as bonsai. Tips for proper care.
Suitable species for jasmine as bonsai
The variety Jasminum nudiflorum, which develops yellow flowers already at the end of winter, is conditionally hardy, all other species have to be overwintered in the house.
The orange jasmine is not real jasmine, but a citrus species. Not only does he like Jasminum very much, he also smells very strong. In the rearing and care it does not differ from the Jasminum kinds.
Cut bonsai jasmine properly
Important is the summer cut, which ideally takes place in late June / early July. The branches are shortened down to three knots. Cuts into old wood may only be made if absolutely necessary. The incision wound must then be well disinfected and covered.
Wire Jasmine carefully
Only young shoots from the previous year are suitable for wiring. They tear very easily and must therefore be tied up carefully. It is advisable to wrap them with crepe tape. The wire will be removed after three months at the latest.
Bonsai jasmine overwinter
Since bonsai jasmine is not hardy, the bucket must be brought into the house when temperatures drop below 5 degrees.
The best place to spend the winter is a cold house or a bright staircase. Under no circumstances should temperatures rise above 10 degrees or fall below freezing.
Repot every two to three years
After three years at the latest, it is time to repot the bonsai. The root is severely pruned before the jasmine is placed in fresh potting soil and, if necessary, a larger pail.
As a potting soil for bonsai jasmine, bonsai experts recommend a blend that consists of 80% Akadama and 20% Compost.
Tips
Jasmine is characterized by very strong growth. For the care as bonsai you must therefore immediately after the flowering time remove all inflorescences and cut all branches with flower buds. Only shoots with leaf buds stop, so they can branch out further.