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Jasmine Plant Care
Jasminum officinale L.
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With its delicate, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers, this plant originates from the Himalayas and Western Asia. Plant collectors are drawn to this species for its sweet scent and ability to attract pollinators, making it a prized addition to any garden.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Jasmine?
Water Jasmine every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Where Is the Jasmine Native To?
What Is the Jasmine?
Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) belongs to the Oleaceae family within the Jasminum genus. Jasmine is native to the Caucasus and parts of Asia, also widely naturalized. Jasmine is also known as Common Jasmine, True Jasmine, Poet's Jasmine.
Jasmine displays a climbing vine, shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Jasmine produces fragrant white or yellow blooms.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Jasmine?
Jasminum officinale 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 Jasmine Need?
Jasmine thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Jasmine Prefer?
Jasminum officinale grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Jasmine prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Jasmine?
Well-draining, fertile loamy soil with added compost. Good drainage is essential for Jasmine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Jasmine?
Feed 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a 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 Jasmine?
Jasmine can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to arabian jasmine plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the 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 Jasmine). View the ASPCA entry
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 Jasmine?
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 Jasmine Need?
Jasmine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 7a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 7a. Jasmine is native to the Caucasus and parts of Asia, also widely naturalized.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
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.
Jasmine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Jasminum Species
Other Jasminum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Jasminum officinale L., family Oleaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 7 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Jasminum species (which includes Jasmine) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 7a – 10b, 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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