How to trim African jasmine to make it look good?

African jasmine is an ornamental plant with emerald-colored branches, shiny leaves and slightly fragrant flowers. African jasmine has a long flowering period, blooming in both winter and summer, and blooming most brilliantly in spring and summer. In order to ensure the growth of African jasmine, pruning is very important. So how do you trim African jasmine to make it look good? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. Pruning time

The best time to prune African jasmine is in spring and autumn, because these two seasons are the peak growth seasons for the plant, and it can resume growth faster after pruning. Avoid pruning in summer and winter, as these two seasons are the dormant period of African jasmine, and pruning can easily cause poor plant growth.

2. Pruning method

1. Topping

During the seedling stage of African jasmine, when the new shoots grow to a certain height, the tender leaves on the top can be removed to promote the growth of side branches. Pinching should be done when the new shoots grow to semi-lignified, and 1-3 leaves at the front end of the branch should be cut off at the same time. This can make the plant fuller and improve its ornamental value.

2. Thinning

During the growth process of African jasmine, if you find that the branches are growing too densely, you should thin out some of the branches from the base, such as cross branches, parallel branches, aging branches, etc. This can improve the ventilation and lighting conditions of the plants, reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests, and promote the healthy growth of the plants.

3. Shorten

For branches that grow too fast or too high, they can be pruned back to promote the growth and flowering of new shoots. When pruning, you can keep a part of the branch, about 10 cm or so, and then cut off the rest.

4. Prune old branches

As African jasmine ages, it can be renewing pruned. Prune away old branches from the plant to encourage new growth and flowering. The best time to do renewal pruning is in spring, when the plants are in their peak growth season and can easily resume growth.

3. Notes

1. When pruning, be sure to choose the appropriate pruning tools . Pruning tools should be sharp to avoid damaging the plant. It is also necessary to keep pruning tools clean and sanitary to avoid the spread of germs.

2. After pruning, some wounds will be left on the plants. These wounds should be treated promptly to avoid infection by bacteria. It can be treated with agricultural sulfur powder, borax and other disinfectants.

The above is an introduction to how to trim African jasmine to make it look beautiful. African jasmine can easily adapt to unfamiliar environments and can be planted in courtyards and balconies. The purpose of pruning African jasmine is to make it healthier and more beautiful. When pruning, you must master the time and method.