Space plants about a foot or two apart for mass planting so they have room to spread.
Dig a hole twice as large as the root ball at the same depth as the original nursery pot.
Gently remove the plant from the pot, tease the roots to loosen soil and place in the hole.
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Backfill with soil, firm around the roots, and water.
Light
Asiatic jasmine can be grown in full sun and partial shade.
It does best in partial shade in southern or western exposures with hot midday or afternoon sun.
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Soil
This plant is not fussy about soil conditions and grows well anywhere with good drainage.
However, it thrives in moist soil with a high percentage oforganic matter.
When the plants are established, they have moderate drought tolerance.
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Regular watering is important when growing Asiatic jasmine for flowers because dry conditions lead to reduced bloom.
Asiatic jasmine in acontainer needs to be wateredat least daily.
Fertilizer
Asiatic jasmine isnt a heavy feeder.
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Only remove diseased or dead branches before blooming in the spring.
Freshly sharpened mower blades are essential or you end up with unattractive jagged vine ends.
Lay it down in a well-prepared new area free of weeds and water it well.
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Keep it well-watered for at least a couple of weeks until you see new growth.
Potting and Repotting
Smaller varieties of Asiatic jasmine are suitable for growing in hanging containers.
Avoid hanging baskets lined with coir.
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Fill the container with potting mix and slowly water it until water flows from the drainage holes.
Water it well after repotting.
Use a humidifier or a tray of pebbles with water near the plant in rooms with dry air.
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Asiatic jasmine likes cooler temperatures at night.
Add grow lights if there is insufficient natural light.
Bring the plant inside for a few hours every day in the fall until the first frost.
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Once the temperatures drop below freezing, leave it indoors permanently.
Reverse the process in the spring after the danger of frost has passed.
Common Pests & Plant Diseases
Asiatic jasmine is rarely bothered by serious pests and diseases.
The treatment consists of controlling these pests by applyinghorticultural oil.
You might encounterleaf spotcaused by the fungusCercospora.
It is usually not severe and does not warrant a fungicide.
Signs are individual tan or light brown spots with red-purplish borders on the leaves.
Asiatic jasmine is prone to another fungal disease called aerial blight (from theRhizoctoniafungus).
This results in large bald spots across a swath of Asiatic jasmine.
Be sure yours is receiving enough water during dry seasons.
What Do Asiatic Jasmine Flowers Look and Smell Like?
They have a soft, sweet fragrance.
Asiatic jasmine is primarily a ground cover and the small, scented flowers are secondary.
Asiatic jasmine is a vigorous grower that can take over other plants and shade them from sunlight.
The plant does not attract snakes.
Although it is a tough ground cover, it is not suitable for high-traffic areas.
Asiatic Jasmine.University of Florida Extension.
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Problem With Asian Jasmine.Louisiana State University Extension.
