How to re-pot a flowering jasmine?
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Anna B
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I have a 20 year old flowering jasmine, indoor plant. Three years ago, the leaves withered and fell and I found white bugs smaller than a pin head on some of the leaves. I cut the plant back all the way to the soil and within 9 months, it was tall, fragrant and flowering. Since then, the same pattern occurs once a year and I cut it back and start over. I think I should re-pot it with new potting soil. I have no idea how to re-pot a flowering jasmine, what type of soil it needs or if it needs fertilization. The plant was a gift to me 20 years ago.
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Hi Judy, repotting it in new soil may help with those bugs. Here's a link on how to repot your Jasmine.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/repotting-jasmine-plants.htm
Oh here is another link and it talks about the timing. Says summer months are best for repotting.
https://www.gardenloversclub.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/how-to-repot-jasmine/
Sometimes you have to cut the jasmin after you repot it so it get stronger.
I have cut the jasmine back to about 4 inches, the stems and leaves are green, Do you think I should cut it back further after repotting it?
Repot in a pot that is one size larger and use soil made for jasmine. Don't cut back or do anything dramatic for a while. Don't fertilize for a month. Only repot in spring or fall. Don't fertilize in the winter.
Besides repotting, you need to find out what those bugs are. Next time it happens take a leaf or branch, wherever they are to a reputable nursery and have them identify them so you can get rid of them. Of you can't get to a nursery, try Insecticidal soap. Here's a hometalk who made hers
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/homemade-insecticidal-soap-2332578
Homemade Insecticidal Soap
Check this pin https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312085449181027100/
Hello there,
These white bugs are Mealy Bugs. They can be burned off using cotton bud and nail varnish directly onto the bug.
Hello A regular potting soil should be fine.
This will help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT9ENgW1PZI