Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Plant Jasmine in a Pot
• Part 2 of 3: Take care of the jasmine flower
• Part 3 of 3: Collect Jasmine Flowers
• Tips
• What do you need

Wherever jasmine is grown (indoors or outdoors), it still remains a beautiful and fragrant flower. As long as the jasmine is in well-drained soil and gets enough sun, moisture and water, it will adapt perfectly to the potting environment. Pot-grown jasmine makes an excellent houseplant, and its flowers can be used for brewing tea or for decoration. Even potted jasmine will grow wild with time and care!

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Plant Jasmine in a Pot

1. 1 Fill the pot with well-draining soil. Jasmine needs a soil with sufficient drainage to grow well. Fill the pot with well-draining potting soil or add clay compost to the soil to improve drainage.
   • In order not to overmoisten the plant, there must be drainage holes in the flower pot.
   • To test soil drainage, dig a hole about 30 cm deep and fill it with water. If after 5-15 minutes the water is completely drained, then the soil is well draining.
2. 2 Place the pot in a partially shaded area. Jasmine prefers warm weather (at least 16 ° C) and a few hours of shade. Choose a location that is in the shade for 2-3 hours a day, and the rest of the time is illuminated by the sun.
   • If you decide to leave the pot indoors, place the plant near a south window for direct sunlight.
3. 3 Plant a jasmine seed or sapling in a pot. Cover the seed with a thin layer of soil. If you are planting a seedling, then the plant should be flush with the surrounding soil. Cover the roots with soil.
   • When planting a seedling, shake off the roots with your hands so that it quickly adapts to new conditions.
   • Jasmine seeds or saplings can be purchased at most gardening stores and nurseries.
4. 4 Water the jasmine immediately after planting. Water the plant with a watering can or hose until water comes out of the drain holes. After watering, the soil should remain moist, but not waterlogged.
   • Water the flower right away to moisturize the soil and help the plant adapt to the pot.
   • For best results, moisten a freshly planted jasmine seedling with a spray bottle or watering can.

Part 2 of 3: Take care of the jasmine flower

1. 1 Water the jasmine every week. Use a hose or watering can to water the plant to keep the soil moist and the plant moist. Water the plant once a week or when the soil dries out, depending on the local climate.
   • If you are not sure if the plant needs to be watered already, poke a hole 2.5 mm deep in the soil. If the soil is dry, water the jasmine.
2. 2 Fertilize the plant with potassium chloride once a month. Jasmine grows best in potassium-rich soil. Buy a liquid fertilizer that is high in potassium and spray the leaves, stem, and soil once a month.
   • Potash can be found in most nurseries. Fertilizer for tomatoes, for example, is rich in potassium and is therefore a good choice.
3. 3 Place a humidifier or pebble tray next to the jasmine. Jasmine grows best in humid conditions. If you're growing jasmine in dry climates, use a humidifier or fill a tray with pebbles and water to simulate the plant's natural habitat.
   • If you live in a humid climate, put the pot outside or just keep a window open.
4. 4 Cut off dead leaves and flowers. Prune your jasmine regularly to keep your plant healthy and well-groomed. Cut off dead leaves, stems and flowers with pruning shears or pick them off with your hands as soon as you notice.
   • Do not cut more than 1/3 of the plant's foliage at a time.
5. 5 If the soil dries out quickly, repot the plant in a different pot. Jasmine produces more flowers when its roots have enough room and they do not outgrow the size of the pot. If the soil of the plant dries up after 2-3 days, transplant it into a larger pot or garden.
   • Transplant the plant if it has been in the same pot for several years. At some point, all plants outgrow their pot.

Part 3 of 3: Collect Jasmine Flowers

1. 1 Collect jasmine flowersto make tea. Traditionally, jasmine flowers are brewed as an aromatic addition to green tea. Although jasmine can only be grown as an ornamental plant, picking the flowers will allow you to get more out of it.
   • Jasmine flower stems can be trimmed with pruning shears and transferred to a vase for home decoration.
2. 2 Pick the green, unopened jasmine flowers from the stem. Wait for the jasmine flower buds to turn green. Collect as many jasmine buds as needed to make tea or oil.
   • Use fresh jasmine flowers immediately after harvest, especially if you want to make tea with them.
3. 3 Dry the jasmine flowers in the oven. Place the jasmine flowers on a baking sheet and set the oven to 90 ° C. Leave the flowers in the oven for 2-3 hours or until they are completely dry.
   • To extend their shelf life, store the dried jasmine flowers in an airtight container.
4. 4 Submerge dried jasmine flowers in water to make green tea. Bring the kettle to a boil and immerse the jasmine in water for about 2-5 minutes. Turn off the heat and pour the brewed water into a cup.
   • The ratio of jasmine flowers to water should be about 15 g (1 tablespoon) per 230 ml.
   • To enhance the flavor, jasmine flowers can be mixed with black or green tea leaves.

Tips

• If you live in a warm, humid climate, then nothing prevents you from transplanting jasmine outside. Choose an area of ​​the garden that is shaded but partly sunlit.

What do you need

• Flower pot
• Well-drained soil
• Jasmine seeds or seedlings
• Hose or watering can
• Potassium-rich liquid fertilizer
• Water
• Humidifier or pebble tray
• Secateurs
• Baking tray
• Kettle