Spanish Jasmine Plant Care

Spanish Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum) belongs to the Oleaceae family within the Jasminum genus. Spanish Jasmine is native to South Asia, the Arabian peninsula, East and Northeast Africa and the Yunnan and Sichuan regions of China. Spanish Jasmine is also known as Royal Jasmine, Common Jasmine, Catalan Jasmine.

Spanish Jasmine displays a climbing vine, shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Spanish Jasmine produces fragrant white or yellow blooms.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Jasminum grandiflorum requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Spanish Jasmine thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Jasminum grandiflorum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Spanish Jasmine prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining, fertile loamy soil with added compost. Good drainage is essential for Spanish Jasmine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Spanish 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.

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Repot every 2-3 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.

Spanish Jasmine can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to arabian jasmine plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Spanish Jasmine is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Spanish Jasmine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Spanish Jasmine is native to South Asia, the Arabian peninsula, East and Northeast Africa and the Yunnan and Sichuan regions of China.