Twisted Jasmine Plant Care
Jasminum tortuosum Willd.
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Jasminum tortuosum is a species of jasmine native to South Africa. It is generally found twining high into the trees of forests in southwestern part of Cape Province, but also may scramble where there is little vertical space.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Twisted Jasmine?
Water Twisted 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.
Where Is the Twisted Jasmine Native To?
What Is the Twisted Jasmine?
Twisted Jasmine (Jasminum tortuosum) belongs to the Oleaceae family within the Jasminum genus. Twisted Jasmine is native to South Africa. Twisted Jasmine is also known as Angel's Trumpet.
Twisted Jasmine displays a climbing vine, shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Twisted Jasmine produces fragrant white or yellow blooms.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Twisted Jasmine?
Jasminum tortuosum 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 Twisted Jasmine Need?
Twisted Jasmine thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Twisted Jasmine Prefer?
Jasminum tortuosum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Twisted Jasmine prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Twisted Jasmine?
Well-draining, fertile loamy soil with added compost. Good drainage is essential for Twisted Jasmine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Twisted Jasmine?
Feed Twisted 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 Twisted 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 Twisted Jasmine?
Twisted 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 Twisted Jasmine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Twisted 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 Twisted Jasmine?
Twisted 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 Twisted Jasmine Need?
Twisted Jasmine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Twisted Jasmine is native to South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Twisted Jasmine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Twisted 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.
Twisted 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 tortuosum Willd., family Oleaceae (first published in Enum. Pl. Hort. Berol. : 10 (1809)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Twisted 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 12a, 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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