Knowledgebase

Dividing jasmine? #570795

Asked June 16, 2019, 8:59 AM EDT

I bought a small jasmine in California 15 years ago, and it is now a monster.  I have transplanted it 4 times into bigger and bigger container so I can overwinter in the greenhouse.  I was wondering if I could cut it in half at the root, or if that would kill it.
Thanks!

Jefferson County Kentucky

Expert Response

These plants grow as vines and cannot be divided. The original stem is now more trunk-like and would not withstand division. Cuttings can be taken to start an exact replica of the plant you have, if you can no longer care for the the plant at it's current size.

You could prune the plant back and gently root prune it to fit a smaller pot or to keep in the current size pot.

Feel free to contact our office if you have other questions.

Let me know if I can help you further!


Carol Wilder
Horticulture Technician
Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service
Email: <personal data hidden>

<personal data hidden>
200 Juneau Drive
Louisville KY 40243


An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 25, 2019, 3:10 PM EDT

Loading ...