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Arabian Jasmine Plant Care
Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton
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Jasminum sambac, also known as Arabian jasmine or Sampaguita, is a climbing vine with beautiful white flowers. It is commonly grown for its sweet fragrance and is often used in perfumes. Its delicate flowers are highly prized in many cultures and it is the national flower of the Philippines.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
60–90°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Arabian Jasmine?
Water Arabian Jasmine every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–90°F (16–32°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Where Is the Arabian Jasmine Native To?
What Is the Arabian Jasmine?
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) belongs to the Oleaceae family within the Jasminum genus. Arabian Jasmine is native to Tropical Asia. Arabian Jasmine is also known as Sambac Jasmine, Pikake.
Arabian Jasmine displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Arabian Jasmine produces white, fragrant, clustered inflorescence.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Arabian Jasmine?
Jasminum sambac 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.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Arabian Jasmine Need?
Arabian Jasmine thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Arabian Jasmine Prefer?
Jasminum sambac grows best at temperatures of 60–90°F. Arabian Jasmine prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–90°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Arabian Jasmine?
Well-draining soil. Good drainage is essential for Arabian Jasmine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Arabian Jasmine?
Feed Arabian Jasmine every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Arabian Jasmine?
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.
How Do You Propagate a Arabian Jasmine?
Arabian Jasmine can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to jasmine plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Arabian Jasmine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list, which covers Jasminum species (which includes Arabian Jasmine). View the ASPCA entry
Non-toxic
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 Arabian Jasmine?
Arabian 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Arabian Jasmine Need?
Arabian Jasmine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Arabian Jasmine is native to Tropical Asia. In cooler regions, grow Arabian Jasmine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Arabian 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 Jasminum genus — compare its care with other Jasminum species on PlantoScan.
Jasminum is part of the Oleaceae plant family — browse all Oleaceae genera and species.
Arabian Jasmine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton, family Oleaceae (first published in Hort. Kew. 1: 8 (1789)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Jasminum species (which includes Arabian Jasmine) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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