As a jasmine plant, my needs change with the turning of the seasons. To help you keep me thriving and filling your home with fragrance, here is a month-by-month guide from my perspective.
I am dormant now, conserving my energy. Please keep me in a cool, bright spot, away from heating vents. Water me very sparingly, only when the top inch of soil is completely dry. My growth has halted, so do not fertilize me. This rest is crucial for my strength later in the year.
I am beginning to stir. You might notice tiny new buds. Gradually increase your watering as the days lengthen, but remain cautious of overwatering. This is an excellent time for a gentle pruning to shape me and remove any dead or weak vines before my spring growth surge begins.
I am actively growing now! Please resume a regular watering schedule, keeping my soil consistently moist but never soggy. Start feeding me with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two to four weeks to support my new leaves and stems. If I am pot-bound, this is the perfect month to repot me into a slightly larger home.
My vegetative growth is explosive. Ensure I get plenty of bright, indirect light. As temperatures rise, I may need more frequent watering. Continue my feeding regimen. By late May, flower buds should be forming. I am getting ready to reward your care with my first fragrant blooms.
This is my blooming season! I am in my full glory, but it requires energy. Water me regularly, as I drink more in the summer heat. Keep up with my fertilizer schedule to support this massive effort. You can move my pot outdoors to a patio with morning sun, but please acclimatize me slowly. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
The intense heat is waning, and I often produce a final, beautiful flush of blooms. You can begin to reduce the frequency of fertilization to help me harden off for the winter. If I am outdoors, please bring me inside before the night temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C).
My growth is slowing significantly. Please reduce watering, allowing the topsoil to dry out more between waterings. Stop fertilizing me entirely. I need this time to transition into dormancy. Give me a spot with the brightest light possible indoors.
I am fully dormant now. Water me very infrequently, just enough to prevent my soil from becoming bone dry. I do not need any food. Keep me away from cold drafts and hot radiators. A cool, bright room is ideal. This quiet period is essential for me to gather strength for the next cycle of growth and fragrance.
