Arabian jasmine is part of the Jasminum (Jasmine) genus. Its scientific name is Jasminum sambac. Blooms typically mature to a diameter of 5.0 cm (1.95 inches imperial) and produce a jasmine fragrance, whilst displaying in these approximate colours: Anti-flash white. Leaves appear approximately as a British racing green and Cal Poly green colour. A type of flower, it mainly grows as an evergreen plant - which means it retains leaves throughout the year. Arabian jasmine is known for its shrubby habit and growing to a height of approximately 3.00 metres (9.75 feet). This plant tends to bloom in mid summer.
India is believed to be where Arabian jasmine originates from.
Arabian jasmine is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!
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How to grow Arabian jasmine
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Partial Sun
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Sambac Jasmine makes a relatively carefree and non-picky houseplant, needing little in the way of water or sun, and nothing in the way of fertilizer. It has fragrant flowers year-round, assuming it is not too cold. The flowers tend to open in the evening and last for 24 hours.
Arabian jasmine likes a position of partial sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Use Zone 9 - Zone 11 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Keep in mind when planting that Arabian jasmine is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.Growing Arabian jasmine from seed
Transplanting Arabian jasmine
Companion plants for Arabian jasmine
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Arabian jasmine so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Arabian jasmine
These plants will not grow well with Arabian jasmine so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Arabian jasmine problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Arabian jasmine plants:
Other names for Arabian jasmine
Sacred jasmine, Asian jasmine, Asiatic jasmine, Pikake
Nyctanthes sambac)
Latest Arabian jasmine Reviews
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19 Mar 2013
lontra's Jasmine was Reviewed day 1508
This plant has done well with little attention although it needs to be trained if you want it to cover a specific area. My only disappointment with it is that it only blooms once a year.
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