Saving a Jasmine Plant After Freezing on the Porch

A Jasmine plant delivered in freezing Nebraska temperatures overnight arrived with stiff soil and wilted leaves. The recipient trimmed dead leaves, watered slightly, and placed it in a south window.

Recovery Steps

• Extent of damage depends on actual temperature, duration, pot size, and insulation.
• Trim all damaged foliage; it won't recover.
• If roots survive, new growth appears in 2 weeks.
• Provide warmth and sun; water when soil surface feels dry.
• Do NOT repot or fertilize.
• If it recovers, keep indoors on sunny windowsill, prune leggy stems, fertilize monthly at half strength when growing vigorously.
• Watch for spider mites.
• Moving outdoors in summer not recommended; if done, keep shaded and above 50°F.

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Expert advice from Will Creed, Interior Landscaper, Horticultural Help, NYC.