Sweet Jasmine Plant Care
Chrysojasminum odoratissimum (L.) Banfi
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Chrysojasminum odoratissimum, the fragrant jasmine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to Madeira and the Canary Islands.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Sweet Jasmine?
Water Sweet Jasmine every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Sweet Jasmine?
Sweet Jasmine (Chrysojasminum odoratissimum) belongs to the Oleaceae family within the Chrysojasminum genus. Sweet Jasmine is native to Madeira and the Canary Islands. Sweet Jasmine is also known as Fragrant Jasmine.
Sweet Jasmine displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Sweet Jasmine produces fragrant yellow trumpet-shaped flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Sweet Jasmine?
Chrysojasminum odoratissimum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Sweet Jasmine Need?
Sweet Jasmine thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Sweet Jasmine in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Sweet Jasmine Prefer?
Chrysojasminum odoratissimum grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Sweet Jasmine prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Sweet Jasmine?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Sweet Jasmine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Sweet Jasmine?
Feed Sweet Jasmine every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Sweet Jasmine?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Sweet Jasmine?
Sweet Jasmine can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to italian jasmine plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Sweet Jasmine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Sweet Jasmine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Sweet Jasmine?
Sweet Jasmine is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Sweet Jasmine Need?
Sweet Jasmine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Sweet Jasmine is native to Madeira and the Canary Islands. In cooler regions, grow Sweet Jasmine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Sweet Jasmine is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chrysojasminum genus — compare its care with other Chrysojasminum species on PlantoScan.
Chrysojasminum is part of the Oleaceae plant family — browse all Oleaceae genera and species.
Sweet Jasmine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chrysojasminum odoratissimum (L.) Banfi, family Oleaceae (first published in Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. Mus. Civico Storia Nat. Milano 1(1): 5 (2014)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sweet Jasmine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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