What should I watch out for when overwintering?
The summer jasmine will not feel well in a well-heated living room and will probably soon suffer from pests. So a cool or moderately warm winter quarters is better. You should also overwinter your summer jasmine in such a way that it is inaccessible to small children and pets, because all parts of the plant are closed poisonous.
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Cut back before wintering
Before you bring your summer jasmine to its winter quarters, you can cut back the plant. This saves a lot of space in the neighborhood, because the summer jasmine can be up to three meters high. If you leave the crown about the same size as the planter, the plant looks harmonious and is a comfortable size.
Cold overwintering
The summer jasmine can overwinter cool, but the temperatures should not drop below + 5 ° C for a long time. In a cool winter quarter, the plant will probably lose its leaves, especially if it is also dark there. But that won't harm your summer jasmine, it will sprout again in spring.
Warm wintering
The summer jasmine should not overwinter in a heated living room, even if it is warm Location like. He would very likely suffer from aphids there. The summer jasmine likes a bright winter garden with temperatures around 12 ° C to 15 ° C much better.
The essentials in brief:
- not hardy
- it is best to overwinter in a moderately warm and light environment
- prune back in autumn
- Water very little in winter, the substrate should be slightly moist
- do not fertilize during the winter break
Tips
The warmer the winter quarters, the more you should use your summer jasmine to water.
