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• Part 1 of 3: Planting jasmine in pots
• Part 2 of 3: Caring for the jasmine
• Part 3 of 3: Harvesting jasmine buds in flower pots
• Tips
• Necessities

Jasmine is a beautiful and aromatic plant whether grown indoors or outdoors. As long as jasmine is grown in well-drained soil and with plenty of sun, humidity and water, it adapts well in pots.Once you've grown jasmine in a pot, you can use it as a houseplant or harvest its flowers for tea or decoration. With the necessary time and a lot of care, your jasmine will flower well as a pot plant!

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Part 1 of 3: Planting jasmine in pots

1. Fill a pot with well-drained soil. Jasmine needs soil with a high drainage capacity to grow. Fill the pot with well-draining potting mix or add loamy compost to the soil to improve drainage.
   • Make sure the flower pot you choose has drainage holes to prevent the plant from getting too much water.
   • To test soil drainage, dig a hole about 12 inches deep and fill it with water. If the soil drains the water within 5 to 15 minutes, it is well drained.
2. Place the pot in partial shade. Jasmine grows well in warm temperatures (at least 15 ° C) and a few hours of shade. Choose a spot for the jasmine flower pot where the sun will shine, but where it will also be in the shade for about two to three hours a day.
   • If you are placing the pot indoors, choose a location near a south-facing window so that it is in the sun.
3. Plant a jasmine seed or seedling in the pot. Cover the seed with a thin layer of soil. When planting a seedling, make sure the crown of the plant is level with the ground. Cover the roots completely.
   • When planting a seedling, loosen the roots with your hands so that it can adapt more quickly to its new environment.
   • You can buy jasmine seeds or seedlings at most garden centers or nurseries.
4. Water the jasmine immediately after planting. Water your plant with a watering can or hose until it runs out of the drainage holes. When you are done watering, the soil should be moist but not soggy.
   • Watering the flower immediately moistens the soil and makes it easier for the plant to get used to the pot.
   • For best results, use a spray bottle or watering can to moisten the newly planted jasmine.

Part 2 of 3: Caring for the jasmine

1. Water the jasmine weekly. Use a garden hose or watering can to keep the soil moist and the plant hydrated. Water the plant once a week or whenever the soil dries out, depending on the weather.
   • If you are not sure whether to water the plant, poke the soil with your finger about 3 to 5 cm deep. When the soil is dry, water the jasmine.
2. Use a potassium-rich fertilizer once a month. Jasmine plants grow best in potassium-rich soil. Buy a liquid fertilizer with a high potassium content and spray the leaves, stem and soil with it monthly.
   • You can find potassium-rich fertilizers at most plant nurseries. For example, a tomato fertilizer is a good option because it is rich in potassium.
3. Place a humidifier or a container of pebbles near the jasmine. Jasmine plants grow best with a lot of humidity. If you're growing jasmine when it's warm, use a humidifier or fill a pebble tray with water to mimic the plant's natural environment.
   • If the weather is humid, put the pot outside or open a window instead.
4. Prune the dead leaves and flowers. Regular pruning of the jasmine can help keep it tidy and healthy. Trim dead leaves, stems, and flowers with pruning shears or pull them off with your fingers as soon as you notice them.
   • Don't prune more than 1/3 of the plant's foliage at a time.
5. Repot the plant when the soil dries out quickly. Jasmine plants produce more flowers if their roots are not overcrowded (or "root bound"). If the plant's soil dries out after two or three days, repot it in a larger pot or outside.
   • It is also best to transfer the plant if it has been in the same pot for several years. It is normal for plants to outgrow their pots.

Part 3 of 3: Harvesting jasmine buds in flower pots

1. Harvest the jasmine to make tea. Traditionally, the buds of jasmine are soaked in tea to make a fragrant herbal tea. While you can grow the jasmine as a strictly decorative plant, harvesting the flower buds can help you get more use out of it.
   • You can also cut the stems of jasmine flowers with scissors and transfer them to a vase to use as decoration in your home.
2. Pick green unopened jasmine buds from the stem. As your jasmine's flower buds develop, wait until they are green but not yet open. Use your hands or pruning shears to pick as many jasmine buds as you need for your tea or oil.
   • Use the jasmine buds immediately after picking for optimal freshness, especially if you brew a tea from them.
3. Dry the jasmine buds in the oven. Place the jasmine buds on a baking tray and turn the oven to 95 ° C. Keep the buds in the oven for two to three hours or until the jasmine buds are completely dry when you touch them.
   • You can store the dried jasmine buds in an airtight container to keep them longer.
4. Soak the dried jasmine buds in water to make an herbal tea. Bring water to a boil in a kettle and let the jasmine soak in the water for about two to five minutes. After steep, pour the water into a cup to serve.
   • The ratio of jasmine buds to water should be about 15 grams to 250 ml.
   • You can also mix the jasmine buds with black or green tea leaves to enhance the flavor.

Tips

• When it gets hot and humid, you can always transplant the jasmine outside. Choose a spot that is shaded and gets full to partial sun.

Necessities

• Flowerpot
• Well-drained soil
• Jasmine seeds or seedlings
• Water hose or watering can
• Potassium-rich liquid fertilizer
• Water
• Humidifier or pebble tray
• Pruning shears
• Oven baking tray
• Kettle