Most jasmine are native to the Middle East and Asia, with dozens of varieties. These plants thrive in the warmth and sun, and are well known for their fragrance. With the right care, you can keep these plants indoors as houseplants or have them live in your garden. We carry the Arabian Jasmine, Brazilian Jasmine, Pink Jasmine, Night Blooming Jasmine, Maid of Orleans, Confederate, and Star Jasmine, so there’s plenty to choose from!

Placement
Jasmine need full, bright sun, all day if available. They can tolerate some afternoon shade, but make sure your plant gets tons of light. Place them by a bright south facing window where they can get as much exposure as possible. Outside, jasmine don’t do so well in zones under zone 7, so during winter you should transfer them to a pot and bring them inside. Jasmine can’t tolerate temperatures that drop below 40F, and the ideal temperature for them is about 60F to 80F.

Soil and Pruning
Use an organic blend of porous material and peat moss, along with bark and compost. The soil should drain well, as jasmine can be susceptible to root rot. Give them a sturdy pot with plenty of room to grow, and if your plant is a climbing jasmine then you should provide a trellis. Cut back overgrowth occasionally so the plant remains upright and sturdy, and pick off any dead and dying foliage so the plant can concentrate its energy on growing new, lush foliage. 
 

Never keep a jasmine’s soil soggy. Let the first one or two inches of the soil go dry before watering. However, don’t let all of the soil run completely dry. You can test the moisture by inserting your finger into the soil to check. You can water them once or more a week, depending on the heat. Let the water soak through the pot until you see water run out the draining holes. Humidity is important- jasmine can be sensitive to the dryness caused by air conditioners and heaters. If the leaves look especially dull then you can mist the plant, or place a water tray underneath it to up the moisture in the air.

Apply a liquid phosphorous and potassium rich fertilizer at the recommended dosage every two to four weeks during the growing season to encourage flourishing blooms. During winter, stop fertilizing and decrease waterings. The plant may lose some leaves and will go dormant, needing less sun this time of year. Jasmine can still bloom during winter if a consistent, cool temperature is maintained around them.

Jasmine can be vulnerable to whiteflies, mites and aphids. If bugs start crowding your plant, you can make a soap and water solution to spray on the leaves. This should discourage the infestation. You can also inspect the plant and remove any bugs you see with the naked eye. With fungus, which can cause discoloration and wilted leaves, you can use a mixture of baking soda spray and aeration.