Jasmine Vine and Tree: Bloom Cycle and Pest Control

Jasmine (Jasminum) is a winter bloomer requiring a specific regimen.

Vine Care

• Prune regularly until August for bushiness.
• Stop pruning in August.
• Need 6–8 weeks of 40–50°F nights in fall to set buds (outdoors with frost watch).
• Then bring in to sunny window for January bloom.
• Cut back by half after bloom.

Tree with Bugs

• Bumps on leaves = likely scale.
• Safer soap spray: repeat weekly until controlled.
• Inspect for scale on stems/leaf undersides.

Jasmine is challenging indoors due to temperature requirements. Do your best; even partial cooling helps.