Star Jasmine cuttings?

Good Morning All!

I am glad I found this forum! I work at a nursery and have just a little experience in taking cuttings from plants. I recently bought a great big book on propagation as I would like to root plants we get into the nursery, instead of buying :). Also we are getting ready to move in a few months, after being here for 15 years, and several of my larger specimens cant go with.

We received a Trachelospermum called "Sassy" at work the other day, and the interesting thing about it is that is smells dead on like root beer. They are calling it Sasparilla Jasmine. Its only in a large container so I would like to take some cuttings. Anyone know the best way to do this? Was thinking the milky sap might be a problem? Thanks!

I'm not familiar with that particular plant, but if it's like other jasmines, and is a "woody" shrub like pant, your best bet is to take soft or semi soft new growth cuttings and try to root from there with hormone powder. And maybe bottom heat.

Thanks, I did go ahead and take a bunch of cuttings. Just in time too, as the plant sold the next day!

I do not currently have a set up for bottom heat, but I have been eye-balling a heating mat at work...maybe.

I guess I will find out in a few weeks if the cuttings took or not, we shall see!

It's only 6x5 , but I've used a reptile warmer for bottom heat . I used to use a water bed heater , but it died on me .good luck !

I have read of the jasmine that smells like root beer. I am currently rooting Confederate jasmine. From researching best way: take soft wood tips, 2"-3", rooting hormone, put in pot with good soil -2/3 & vermiculite-1/3. Put out of direct sunlight, mist frequently. Takes anywhere from 20 to 50 days. In the past I have tried rooting this with older wood cuttings using water or compost or potting soil....you name it & have only been successful with ONE that still doesn't look real healthy after a year but growing just a little.