Star Jasmine is a total showstopper with its stunning looks and heavenly scent, but keep in mind that it is toxic, so handle it with care! If you’ve fallen in love with this climber and want more of it around your yard, you’re in luck. Propagating it yourself is actually pretty straightforward. I’m going to walk you through the two most popular and reliable ways to grow your own Star Jasmine babies.
Ways to Propagate Your Star Jasmine
You can easily multiply your Star Jasmine at home using these two methods:
- Starting from seeds
- Taking stem cuttings
Growing Star Jasmine from Seed
If you want to go the seed route, you’ll first need to get your hands on some quality seeds. You can grab a packet at your local garden center, or if you already have a plant, you can harvest them yourself!
Star Jasmine seeds grow inside pods that ripen in late summer. Just pop the pods open and collect the seeds inside. Once you have them, here’s what to do:
- Give the seeds a head start by soaking them in a bowl of water overnight. This helps soften the outer shell and boosts germination.
- Plant the seeds in pots filled with a good seed-starting mix. Here’s the trick: barely cover them with soil! These seeds need light to germinate, so don’t bury them deep.
- Find a warm, bright spot for your pots and keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. To create a mini-greenhouse effect, you can cover the pot with clear plastic wrap—just make sure to lift it daily to let in some fresh air.
- In a few weeks, you should see little sprouts with their first sets of leaves. Once they look sturdy enough, you can move them into their own pots or find them a permanent home in the garden.
Propagating Star Jasmine from Cuttings
If you’re already planning on pruning your jasmine, why not turn those clippings into new plants? Cuttings are a fantastic way to propagate.
- Look for healthy “tip cuttings” about 4 inches long. Strip off all the leaves except for the very top pair.
- Stick the cuttings into a pot filled with fresh seed-starting or potting soil.
- Place them in a warm, sunny spot and keep the soil nice and moist.
- After a few weeks, your cuttings should start developing roots and showing off some new growth. Once they’ve established themselves, they’re ready to be repotted or planted outdoors.
Watch Out for the Winter Chill
One important thing to remember: Star Jasmine is not fully winter-hardy. Those young, tender plants won’t survive a hard freeze, so make sure to bring them indoors or keep them in a frost-free spot until the warm weather returns!
