By Penaselvagem
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil 
Non-flowering Jasmine - My partner has a well established (not sure of age but at least 7 years) jasmine bush which barely flowers. I heard about treating plants like people. ie. a teenage branch will produce more flowers, be more flexible etc. but does that mean i have to cut right back? She now hangs over the veranda - probably 4-5ft. A lovely green and looks a picture but usually jasmine has more flowers - here, uk, australia etc. It bares just a few all through the year as far as i can see - although i do see many buds. I am so ignorant to all the basics. Perhaps it is overwatering......
I have attached a photo of some rare flowers after cutting it back in our February (end of summer).
I will send photos of the 'crown' and 'true leaves' tomorrow as it is nightfall here now.
My great thanks in advance. I love jasmine and its a good start for me.
On plant
jasminium polyanthum
11 Aug, 2010
Answers
Oops, my mistake as i copied and pasted the comment. Is there a way to add photos to comments on this GOY?
11 Aug, 2010
I had to look that up myself! You can add a photo to the original question. Go to this question. Under the original question, you will have (since it's your question) an option to "update question"--click on that. Under the field for Botanical Name, there is a link to "Add a photo". Once you put that in, you can "Add another photo", if you want. I haven't had a chance to use this yet, myself--my camera has been broken for months!
11 Aug, 2010
All done. You shining star Tugbrethil, i have lots to learn on this site!
Will post more pictures tomorrow.
HUGE THANKS!
11 Aug, 2010
Doesn't look like the polyanthum that I know, looks more like a nitidum relative, or maybe a variety of sambac. In my experience, more potash increases bloom in those tropical species. If she's in a pot, she may also need more consistent watering--irregular soil moisture often causes the buds to shrivel before they open. Hope that helps, Gem!
12 Aug, 2010
Thanks Gem. Potash seems to be popping up a lot in the way of advice. Gonna get on the big job this week and cut her back completely to bring in some light. Dead-wooding here i come.
Many thanks again Tracy
16 Aug, 2010
I'm sorry, but where's the picture?
11 Aug, 2010