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Pink Jasmine Plant Care
Jasminum polyanthum Franch.
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This plant is known for its fragrant white flowers that bloom in clusters, standing out against its dark green leaves. Originating from China, Jasminum polyanthum is highly sought after by plant collectors for its fast growth rate and ability to cover fences and trellises with a lush, beautiful display.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pink Jasmine?
Water Pink 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.
What Is the Pink Jasmine?
Pink Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) belongs to the Oleaceae family within the Jasminum genus. Pink Jasmine is native to China and Myanmar. Pink Jasmine is also known as Chinese Jasmine.
Pink Jasmine displays a climbing vine, shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Pink Jasmine produces fragrant white or yellow blooms.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pink Jasmine?
Jasminum polyanthum 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 Pink Jasmine Need?
Pink Jasmine thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pink Jasmine Prefer?
Jasminum polyanthum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Pink Jasmine prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pink Jasmine?
Well-draining, fertile loamy soil with added compost. Good drainage is essential for Pink Jasmine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pink Jasmine?
Feed Pink 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 Pink 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 Pink Jasmine?
Pink 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 Pink 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 Pink 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 Pink Jasmine?
Pink 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 Pink Jasmine Need?
Pink Jasmine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8b – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8b. Pink Jasmine is native to China and Myanmar.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8b – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Pink 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.
Pink Jasmine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Jasminum polyanthum Franch., family Oleaceae (first published in Rev. Hort. (Paris) 63: 270 (1891)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Jasminum species (which includes Pink Jasmine) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: Lisa Bennett, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8b – 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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