Sunday, April 26, 2009

Jasmine - inside or out?

I've bought a little pot with a jasmine hoop - water it regular (throughly once a week) but the buds have gone brown before they have blossomed...


Is it because Jasmine ismeant to be outside? Lack of water? Too much water?


I'm clueless as you can tell when it comes to plants :)

Jasmine - inside or out?
it's important to feel the soil each time you water and only water when it is not moist to the touch. Make sure the pot has drainage holes as well, because sitting in water is as bad as letting it dry out. If you live in a warm climate, yes jasmine are quite happy outside. If not, you'll need to wait until it warms up a bit before letting it outside. And once outside, keep in mind that the pot will dry out a LOT quicker than in the house, so you will need to check the soil daily to see if it needs watering.
Reply:I've had a Jasmine Officianalis growing outside against a fence for years. It's fabulous on a warm summer evening just to sit out there and smell the perfume.


Did you check to see if it is pot-bound? It may need repotting into fresh compost and they need quite large pots.
Reply:It is difficult to keep Jasmine inside. Is it getting enough sunshine? Jasmine needs tons and tons of sunshine. Don't put it in direct sunlight though, as you don't want to roast it.





Jasmine is also very prone to getting spider mites. Tiny little bugs. If you see these on it, you can usually use a soap and water spray to kill them. Good luck!


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