Star jasmine is a fragrant, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in full sun or partial shade and moderate temperatures (60-75°F). It prefers moist, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH and regular watering. To ensure optimal growth, it is recommended to choose a spot with plenty of sunlight and prepare it with drip systems. Star jasmine should be grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot, such as against a south-facing wall. Watering should be done regularly, especially during the summer months, and less during winter.
Star jasmine prefers bright, indirect light indoors and full sun (6-8 hours) to part sun (4-6 hours) and decent humidity. Watering should be done once per week after establishment, deeply in summer, less deeply in fall and spring, and even less in winter. Watering should be done when the top inch of soil is dry and allow the soil to dry out in between waterings. When potted in a 5.0″ pot, Star jasmine needs 0.8 cups of water every 9 days. If the plant is unable to get direct sunlight, water immediately using room temperature rainwater, bottled spring water, or filtered tap water.
Soil is another important factor to consider when planting star jasmine. Loamy, well-drained soils are preferred, and when planting, amend the soil to ensure proper drainage. Overall, star jasmine is a versatile plant that requires regular watering and preparation to thrive.
📹 Star Jasmine Care & Growing Tips
Janey @DigPlantWaterRepeat shows us her stunning star jasmine plant and shares some great growing and care information.
How to tell if star jasmine needs water?
In order to ascertain whether your Star jasmine requires additional irrigation, it is recommended that you examine the upper 2-3 inches of soil for indications such as leaf wilting and a lack of new growth. These symptoms suggest that the plant is experiencing a moisture deficit and may benefit from supplemental watering.
Do jasmine like to be misted?
Watering your Jasmine plant depends on the soil’s moisture content. If it feels dry, water, and if it feels moist, avoid watering. Misting leaves is not recommended as it can cause fungal issues and disease. Jasmine thrives in normal room temperatures and high humidity levels. Move it outdoors in summer to encourage growth. If needed, prune the plant after flowering and fertilize March through October with a bloom-boosting plant food.
Does star jasmine like sun or shade?
Star jasmine is a versatile plant that thrives in full sun or part shade, but requires at least eight hours of sunlight per day for maximum flowering potential. If grown as a ground covering, it may reduce the number of blooms. The plant prefers moderately moist and well-draining soil, and should be spaced out at least 5 feet apart to avoid crowding. Star jasmine can thrive in various pH conditions, ranging from 6. 0 to 7. 0.
Regular watering is essential for its growth, usually once a week, but may need to increase if the environment is hot or dry or if the plant is in a container. Watering should occur when the top inch of soil is dry and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Can star jasmine be overwatered?
Insufficient irrigation of Star jasmine can result in a number of adverse effects, including yellowing of the foliage, premature drop of leaves, wilting, dullness, and a general appearance of poor health, accompanied by mushy stems. It is imperative to modify the irrigation regimen promptly upon the emergence of these symptoms.
How often do I water star jasmine?
To maintain the lush foliage and fragrant flowers of the star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), a climbing plant, it is necessary to provide it with a weekly watering. This plant is commonly grown outdoors, where it can fully express its vining habit.
How do you fix overwatered jasmine?
To recover a Star Jasmine plant, check the soil moisture, consider using a pot switcheroo if you see discolored, slimy roots, delay watering, trim rotten roots, and repot with fresh, well-draining soil like coco coir and perlite. Adjust your watering schedule and avoid overwatering, which is a common mistake. Combating fungal diseases and pests involves identifying symptoms like mushy leaves, discoloration, spots, or signs of insects nibbling on the plant.
If the plant appears more like a horror movie with leaves being devoured, it’s likely dealing with pests. Overwatering is a common mistake, but it can be fixed with proper plant care and drainage strategies.
How do you keep Star Jasmine blooming all summer?
Star jasmine plants should be pruned after flowering to encourage new growth and promote more blooms. To prune dense parts, make diagonal cuts above leaf nodes or lateral branches. No significant pests or diseases affect this vine, but mealybugs and aphids can be a problem. To propagate star jasmine, take cuttings from an existing plant, cut them 6 inches long, and dip them in rooting powder. Plant them in damp sand mixed with potting soil, cover with a plastic bag to increase humidity, and avoid overwatering.
Can star jasmine get too much sun?
Star jasmine thrives in full or partial sun, depending on the location. If temperatures consistently exceed 100 degrees, plant it in a location with only a few hours of direct sunlight daily. To grow up a wall, loosely twist the jasmine around a wire attached to a fence, which is low maintenance. To grow on a wooden fence, use wire, nails, or hooks, and attach it to a design you prefer. If a concrete wall has a trellis, add it for it to climb onto.
Why is my star jasmine struggling?
To maintain Star Jasmine health, check the soil before watering and adjust watering accordingly to prevent yellowing, wilting, or crispy leaves. Maintain a temperature of 60-75°F and consistent light for Star Jasmine health. Combat pests with oils, soaps, and beneficial bugs like ladybugs. Over-watering can cause yellowing leaves and wilted appearance, while under-watering can result in crispy, dry leaves. Over-watering can suffocate roots, leading to a dull and unhappy plant. To combat water-related issues, use oils, soaps, and beneficial bugs like ladybugs.
📹 Planting and Training My Star Jasmine
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Star Jasmine is my favorite, I recently had planted 34 of them 5 gallon size up against my front yard chainlink fence, they have very strong smell to them I mainly wanted them to be a privacy wall I kept debating wether to plant boston ivy instead but my understanding they go dormant in the fall &,winter months then having to deal with raking up dead leaves which I didnt want to make extra work for myself it is why choosen the Star Jasmine instead they are evergreen & basically only the flowers go dormant in winter time least thats what I been told.
I love to have scents throughout my garden so I have star jasmine growing at my entrance, potato vine growing up a trellis in my backyard, and scented geraniums throughout my yards. I have a lemon scented geranium that is so fragrant. I love to run my hand over it and smell the lovely lemon scent. I always know when my dog Gracie has been sniffing around my plant because she smells of lemon.
You did a great article! I really like how you told us where you bought your wire and eye screws and showed package of the eye screws. I just bought floral wreath wire for my climbing rose! I’m not going to use it but will buy the stuff you recommend. I like you drilled into the house! I’m always feel afraid to do it but not anymore 😆. Please do an update so I can see how your jasmine has grown. Thank you!❤
Hello just found your chanel while looking for tips on training a star Jasmine! I have a pergola canopy outside the back of my house and I’d like to grow a star Jasmine up one of the poles so I can smell it when I sit outside. The pergola is metal and the poles are quite thick so do you have any ideas how I could do this? 😊
I loved this article. I have many star jasmine but have just planted some next to a fence. Mine have more than 2 vines coming out of the bottom would I train these onto the wire too and just build up so it’s more dense or do you just leave one vine per wire and prune the rest from the ground. Thank u so much for your time
Question; how aggressive is the star jasmine? I have a large concrete (rear) support wall that I want to do a wire trellis on to cover the ugly grey color of the concrete. I’m afraid that Jasmine might be too aggressive? I’ve had wisteria and it’s horribly aggressive, it literally takes over. Also, I live in Arkansas so our summer sun is blazing, not sure if star jasmine can handle full sun all day/every day? The space is irrigated though which helps. My considerations are: -Jasmine -Vinca vine -Full Sun Clematis of some variant -Honeysuckle -Campis Indian Summer Trumpet Vine Pretty open here but want something beautiful but easy to manage.
I love confederate jasmine but I believe that placement to be more trouble then needed. For like 1-2 years it will be great looking but its going get annoying once it needs to be cut constantly. My personal experience is from owning like 6 of them placed on a fence next to my driveway. They constantly need to be trimmed. That same fence runs to my front door and it eats my house. the plant constantly attacks you coming and going out the door. I however do love the plants and want them but I cant stand the constant trimming