Most other Jasminum species are semi-tropical vines, which are best planted in the spring after the danger of frost is past. Star jasmine or Confederate jasmine looks similar but is not a true jasmine. It is actually native to China and is known scientifically as Trachelospermum jasminoides. Hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 7B through 10, the phlox-like flowers bloom on twining stems in spring and summer and are highly scented.
Star Jasmine. Trachelospermum jasminoides. I plan to use it to get my cucumbers big enough before transplant to defeat The Evil Powdery Mildew that's plagued me for the last three years running bought some resistant-seeds this time, too. I picked up a kalanchoe on a whim, and now I find that I'd like to grow some showy and fragrant flowers after planting time hits.
Will jasmine do okay under bright lights with cool conditions? It's in a basement. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good uses for the jasmine flower or any other parts of the plant as I have a large supply of them dried.
I have been putting them in my tea, but I have so many that I would like to know if there any better uses. Also, does anyone know of the benefits of eating this plant? I found some stuff on the internet and not a lot of it is proven, but I would trust a testimonial.
Best wishes! Hi Emily, To chip in here … Note that only jasmine officinale is edible. We like making sachets of dried flowers. The edible flowers of jasmine officinale are intensely fragrant and are traditionally used for scenting tea, as you know. Jasmine flower is also use to make sweet syrups for desserts. See recipes from yummly , a popular recipe site. We would like to put a garden container on a second story porch to let the plants spill over and soften the heft of the porch. Can jasmine vines climb down instead of up?
Any vine, as a matter of fact. I have a 15 year old jasmine hedge that has become overly thick and woody. It is pruned regularly but over time the stems have become thick and the hedge is several feet thick. It's about 8 feet tall, covering a fence. If we prune back to, say, a foot thick hedge almost all leafs will be eliminated.
Will the plant resprout? Our climate is mild enough that the plants grow year-round. Hi Keith, Jasmine is hard to kill, so you can definitely heavily cut it back. Cut back the jasmine to about 2 feet from the ground.
Can you please advice me, I bought a jasmine plant few weeks ago, I've placed it in the living room in a partially shaded area but it turned brown, I've been watering it every 3 days as it's hot right now. So I've moved it to the front door entrance where its sunny.
Do you think that will help the plant in growing.. I have a Maid of Orleans plant that is thriving. I want to propagate several more.
Cuttings are mentioned in the article, but growth medium is not. Thank you for your answer. One more question, she blooms well, but not as thickly as I would prefer and see in pictures. Should I prune it to achieve this?
Or just fertilize? This is early spring and it is setting its first flowers. It was outdoors last summer and in a south window this winter and grew considerably in both locales. I am going to repot into a larger pot and set it out for the summer. The article says prune after blooms. It bloomed all spring and summer and into the fall last year, and well past Christmas in the house. Do I wait until then to prune? And get cuttings?
Thank you! Jasmine plants grow well in regular, well-drained garden soil with moderate levels of soil fertility and moisture. You should prune your plant in early auturmn to get it ready for the following year of blooms.
I have an indoor maid of orleans jasmine. It flowered only twice, and became dormant. The buds will often start to appear when Winter has well and truly set in and providing the soil is kept moist during this time, they will open and release their heavy scent for weeks and weeks. They're star shaped and either white or slightly pink about 2cm across. After flowering is over, they will quickly go brown and crispy, remove these so the plant doesn't look unattractive.
Jasmine, as pictured in the photos in this article, aren't poisonous to cats, dogs or people. However many other types of houseplants with similar qualities are often sold as "Jasmine". Once such plant is the Cape Jasmine which sometimes goes by the more correct common name of "Gardenia" and this is classed as a poisonous houseplant.
As discussed above, the stems a Jasmine produces can become very long and unruly. It's not essential for any reason other than appearance, but almost all Jasmine grown as a houseplant is done so in a neat looking bush on a trellis or in a upside down horseshoe shape. Stray shoots are pinched out or wrapped around some type of small trellis.
It's not hard to do, but if you have positioned your plant in a fantastic spot and water perfectly you will gain stacks of new vigorous growth during the Summer which will mean you may need to prune and train several times a month. Have a look at our Flower care tips above for some guidance. Often lack of repeat Jasmine blooms is caused by incorrect growing conditions, especially in regard to temperature.
Another possibility is what you are doing with the plant during the rest of the year with regards to training and pruning. Buds will only appear on growth produced in the most recent growing season, so if you are constantly chopping it off, either for propagation material or general tidy ups this could be the reason you have no flowers.
Often too little water and dryness at the roots. Keep the compost moist as often as you can. If there is rotting at the same time then overwatering is likely. Over watering is the most likely reason although exposure to very cold temperatures can also cause this. Have a read of our " Anything Else " section which looks at the issue of pruning and training Jasmine plants.
Over the last 20 years, Tom has successfully owned hundreds of houseplants and is always happy to share knowledge and lend his horticulture skills to those in need.
He is the main content writer for the Ourhouseplants Team. Feeding time Soil for your indoor jasmine plant should be porous and remain moist but not soggy throughout the year. Share this:. Disclaimer Cookie Privacy policy. Sign up for monthly plant inspiration. Native to Madagascar, the vine looks beautiful when trained in a hoop of wire. With a sweet scent, the star-shaped tubular blooms are a joy to look at! Few hours of morning sun exposure would be great for the plant. The plant thrives in peat moss-based potting mix.
Star Jasmine will grab your attention with its star-like white flowers with an amazing sweet smell. As it grows quite tall and fast, regular pruning is the best way to keep it in shape. The plant is susceptible to mealy bugs and scales. It also oozes out a milky sap while pruning which may be irritating to some.
Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides. With stunning flowers, this variety is popular for its plumage. Along with the amazing fragrance, this shrub is perfect for the abundant blooms during spring and summer.
Use rich, well-draining soil. Keep the plant away from pets as it is mildly toxic for them. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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