The sweet floral aroma of this plant is a treat to have in your home.
Key Takeaways
Jasmine has enchanted people for thousands of years with its aromatic blooms.
The romantic fragrance is widely used inperfumes, including the famous Chanel No.
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5, and can be added to bathwater, tea,rice, and desserts.
Below, learn everything you oughta know about how to grow and care for a jasmine plant indoors.
It’s a fast-growing climbing shrub.
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AllJasminumspecies are non-toxic to dogs or cats.
The growth habit of jasmine varies by species.
They also work well in hanging baskets, which allow the vines to cascade down.
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Arabian jasmine grows as a sprawling shrub but can also be trained to a trellis.
They also grow quickly, which means they need to be pruned occasionally.
The following guidelines will help you grow healthy, vigorous jasmine plants.
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Water
Jasmine plants are sensitive to dry soil, but also do not tolerate soggy soils.
Maintain even moisture by allowing the top half-inch of soil to dry between waterings.
Reduce water during the fall and winter months when plants are less active.
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Asoil mixcontaining bark, peat, or perlite will provide a good balance of moisture retention and drainage.
When plants need repotting, do so in the spring, pruning roots as necessary.
Light
Jasmine needs six or more hours of strong light per day to thrive indoors.
Bright, indirect light is ideal, such as near a north or east facing window.
you’re able to move plants outdoors for summer, gradually increasing the amount of sunlight they receive.
Jasmine is also sensitive to dry air, so avoid setting plants near radiators or air vents.
Do not fertilize plants in fall or winter when plants are less actively growing.
Jasmine also benefits from cool temperatures between 50 and 60F and reduced watering during this rest period.
Place plants in a cool, well-lit room where you dont tend to turn on lights at night.
But it’s important to avoid pruning them at the wrong time and accidentally removing the flower buds.
When plants resume active growth in spring, tip stems to promote lateral branching.
Jasminum sambac(or Arabian jasmine) has different blooming requirements.
It is an everblooming species that does not need a dormant period to bloom.
Prune this species in late spring and mid-summer to encourage more branching and flower bud development.
Jasmine blossoms are delicate and best harvested early in the day when the buds are still closed.
For the best fragrance, use harvested flowers in the evening after they unfurl, releasing their aroma.
When growing plants indoors, there’s always a possibility of introducing insect pests.
Here are a few common issues to avoid and tips on fixing problems when they arise.
Try moving the plant to a brighter location but avoid direct sunlight.
Healthy roots are fleshy and white, while diseased roots are dark and may be mushy.
If the roots look damaged, trim them back andrepot the plantin a lighter, better-draining soil.
Then, pay close attention to your watering frequency.
An inexpensive soil moisture meter can be helpful in determining when to water.
Yellow Leaves
While water-stress can cause discolored foliage, another common cause is poor nutrition.
Apply a well-balanced fertilizer to see if the condition improves.
Note that too much nitrogen can lead to excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers.
If this happens, switch to a house plant fertilizer labeled for promoting blooms.
These contain less nitrogen per unit volume.
Pests
Manyhouseplant pests, such as whiteflies and spider mites, prefer warmer temperatures.
If you find an infestation, apply a horticultural oil or soap labeled for the problem pest.
Most pests are introduced to the house on new plants, so isolate and treat new introductions carefully.
How to Propagate Jasmine
Horticulturalist Justin Hancock says to propagate your jasmine plant indoors via cuttings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes!
Jasmine plants flower every year, and the length of flowering depends on the variety.
If your plant isn’t flowering, confirm that you’re following all the proper care guidelines outlined above.
Jasmine plants prefer plenty of bright to medium indirect sunlight, butartificial grow lightswill work, too.
You will need a full-spectrum LED grow light that can mimic the natural schedule and intensity of sunlight.
Indoor companion planting differs from outdoor planting because the latter prioritizes soil optimization and pest control.
Finding companion plants for indoor varieties means matching the plants' ideal growing conditions.
