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Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) is a fast-growing woody shrub.
Part of the Solanaceae family, which also includespotatoesandtomatoes, the plant isn’t atrue jasmine.
The shrub has a long bloom period, repeatedly flowering through the summer.
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The shrub has a sprawling habit and naturally grows readily from seed during the spring.
It also does well as a houseplant or in greenhouses.
All parts of the night-blooming jasmine, but especially the berries, are toxic to people and animals.
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Plant them in the spring when the last of the frosts have passed.
Warning
Night-blooming jasmine thrives in moist conditions and can quickly get out of control in tropical regions.
Excessive shade can reduce the volume of blooms.
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Soil
Night-blooming jasmine thrives in any fertile, well-draining soil.
Water
These plants are moisture lovers.
They need frequent watering to produce healthy, fragrant blooms.
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During the dormant winter season, established plants will require minimal watering.
Temperature and Humidity
Night-blooming jasmines do best in warm temperatures with high humidity.
An annual early spring feeding for mature plants can help produce healthy blooms.
Propagating Night-Blooming Jasmine
As you might expect, this fast-growing shrub is easy to propagate from cuttings.
you’re free to then transplant them to a sunny spot with moist, fertile soil.
Don’t move them outdoors until the spring when the cold weather has gone.
It’s not so easy to cultivate night-blooming jasmine from seedin wild soils they can remain dormant for years.
The berries from the plant should be allowed to ripen and then fall naturally.
you’re free to sow the seeds from these berries on the surface of moist, warm compost.
If germination is successful, you’ll likely see shoots appear within a month.
Aphids and caterpillars, however, can sometimes attack.
This species is apopular indoor plant.
Because of its love of humidity, it’s aplant that can do well in a sunny bathroom.
Be aware, however, that up close, the flower fragrance can be rather overpowering.
The shrub is often confused with other Cestrum species that have yellow flowers.
Guide to Poisonous Plants.
Cestrum Nocturnum (Night Jasmine).The Invasive Species Compendium.
