Indoors or outdoors, the heavenly scent of flowering jasmine is greatly appreciated.
Deep green glossy pinnate leaves grow on twining branches up to 20 feet long.
Such ample blooming is unusual among houseplants.
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Light
Light requirements vary by species, but most do well infull sun to partial shade.
White jasmine (J. polyanthum)prefers bright light and can even handle some direct sunlight.
When grown indoors, locate it in the brightest location in your home.
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Water
Garden soil or potting mix should be kept lightly moist but not saturated.
The plant can be allowed to dry out slightly in the late fall and winter.
With indoor plants, see to it the pot has good drainage.
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Temperature and Humidity
The temperature preferences for vining jasmines vary by species.
Potted plants are often moved outdoors from late spring to early fall.
Fertilizer
Feed with a well-balanced but diluted strength liquidfertilizerthroughout the growing season.
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For the amount to use, follow the product label instructions.
These are commonly grown with an arch or trellis.
Propagating Vining Jasmine
Vining jasmine can be easily propagated by stem-tip cuttings.
Cover the containers with plastic wrap or domes and set them in direct sunlight.
Germination can take up to 30 days.
When the seedlings emerge from the soil, remove the plastic covering.
Vining jasmines grown in containers will require a large pot and a sturdy climbing support.
Any bang out of pot is fine if it has large drainage holes.
Use a moist, peat-based potting mix.
Overwintering
Vining jasmine should be brought indoors during the winter if at all possible.
Temperatures around the freezing point are too low for this plant to survive.
Right before the first frost, water the plant thoroughly to help it get through the winter.
Cover the base with several inches of straw or pine needles to protect it from the cold.
Feed it with a fertilizer for flowering plants thatcontains little or no nitrogenand a higher percentage of flower-boosting phosphorus.
ensure that the plant is in a location with plenty of sunlight.
Some of the common issues with vining jasmine can be the following.
Remove any affected areas immediately and put them in the trash, not the compost.
Leaf drop is often the result of overwatering, underwatering, or flower blight.
To prevent the condition, keep the plant well-trimmed to increase air circulation around leaves and stems.
Climbing clematis has the same growth requirements as jasmine.
Choose a variety of clematis that contrasts with the colors of your vining jasmine for a spectacular display.
Consider keeping the plant in your bedroom at night to enjoy the sweet scent.
Jasmine.Chicagobotanic.org, https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo/jasmine
