Even though Jasmine could be considered a high maintenance houseplant, the flowers are beautiful and the fragrance is well worth the try! This is definitely one of those houseplants that should be moved outside during the peak growing season to take advantage of the plentiful blooms and help to minimize pests.
Varieties:
Most Jasmine varities are known for climbing so it's best to allow it space to grow, and something to help it vine on.
Jasminum polyanthum: Pink Jasmine, Chinese Jasmine
This would be the most commonly found Jasmine when shopping.
Jasminum sambac: Arabian Jasmine
This is another commonly found variety, sold at garden centers.
Two well known varieities you may run in to are 'Maid of Orleans' and 'Grand Duke of Tuscany'
Jasminum nitidum: Angel Wing Jasmine, Star Jasmine
Jasminum officinale: Common Jasmine
Sun Requirements:
Direct light is best but bright, indirect light is what is needed for your Jasmine to thrive. If you are not able to provide this type of light, I would highly suggest using a grow light.
If you need any guidance to understanding light, or are in need of a grow light to help increase your light, check out the links!
Water Requirement
Jasmine usually need about medium moisture and perhaps leaning towards high moisture. That being said, they shouldn't be sitting in water. However, consistent watering is important! If you move these outside in the summertime, you would more than likely need to water daily (unless it rains enough of course).
Most of these varieties also need high humidity or, at the least, medium humidity to thrive. Different ways to increase humidity are by placing a humidifier near by, misting the leaves with a spray bottle, placing a tray of water and pebbles below the plant (you can use a larger saucer for this), placing you plant in a mini Ikea greenhouse or green house cabinet (there are more sizes and color besides the link I provided). I use a humidifier and I do mist the leaves sometimes.
Fertilizer
Since Jasmine is most known for it's blooms, it is best to use a fertilizer that focuses on the bloom growth. If you look at the NPK (Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus) measurement on the package, you will see a combination of numbers like 10-10-10. If the middle number is the largest (example:10-30-10) that is a indication it is a high phosphorus fertilizer and therefore, is best for focusing on blooms!
As I always say, there are LOTS of ways to fertilize plants. For this, I would use my  Fox Farm's Big Bloom Liquid Fertilizer and I would fertilize about every 2 weeks, starting around the end of February through October. I only fertilize once or twice in winter because the plant isn't as active!
There are MANY ways to fertilize and it is completely up to you! There are tons of products out there you can try but an overall rule of thumb for houseplants is that it is best to under-fertilize, rather than over-fertilize. Always use the recommended amount, or less, when applying your fertilizer to houseplants.
Propagation
Usually you would be propagating by taking a stem, cutting by cutting, just below a leaf node. There are several mediums to use in your propagation so I would encourage you to use what works best for you!
Other Facts
All part of the Oleaceae Family
Their native location is dependent on the variety but it usually spans from the tropical parts of Asia and China.
It is best to trim your plant right after it is done blooming.
According to the Houseplant book "only repot young plants; for mature plants, just replace the top layer of potting soil each spring".
If placed outside, the blooms can attract butterflies.
In my experience, spider mites have been a problem with this plant. It is best to monitor the plant for pests. Increased humidity will help prevent those pests.
According to the ASPCA, these are non-toxic to pets! If you are interested in learning about more pet friendly plants, check out Podcast Ep#31 for more info or the corresponding blog post!
Instagram Q&A
I always ask followers if they had any specific questions, opinions or hot-takes I can address in this podcast and blog. Here are what people told me and and my answers for this topic:
"Yay! I've been looking to try it out! Would it do okay indoors all year in a south window?"
Yes I think it can! South window is the best light you could give it indoors! I would definitely work to fertilize regularly and increase humidity to help the plan thrive.
"My favorite! It grew up the side of my childhood home and the smell is the most comforting!"
That sounds GOURGOUS!!! Depending on the varieties, Jasmine can be grown outdoors between hardiness zones 7-11! If you are looking for a perennial that is similar to how Jasmine grows outdoors, but can surive indoors, in a lower hardiness you can try Sweet Autumn Clematis!
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