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Star Jasmine Plant Care and Growing Tips

Star Jasmine is a versatile plant indeed. The sweetly scented star-like flowers along with the gorgeous, glossy, dark green leaves are its big draw. This is all about how to care for and grow Star Jasmine.

This twining, vining plant isn’t true jasmine, like Pink Jasmine, although the flowers would make you think otherwise. The botanic name is Trachelospermum jasminoides and it’s in the same family as a few plants you might be familiar with: oleander, plumeria, adenium, and vinca. 

In case the plant looks familiar but the name doesn’t ring a bell, Confederate Jasmine is another common name for a Star Jasmine plant.

I’m standing under a Star Jasmine arch in the kitchen garden at the Westward Look Resort here in Tucson.

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Ways To Grow Star Jasmine

It’s most commonly sold as an evergreen vine. It can be trained to grow on a trellis, over an arbor, as an espalier against a wall or fence, as a border plant or hedge, as a groundcover, and to spill over a wall. It can also be grown as a container plant.

Related: Answering Your Questions About Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine Traits

 Size

Star Jasmine can reach 25-30′ tall. It needs support to reach that height otherwise it just flops back on itself. It’s a twining vine so you’ll need to train and attach it right from the start. As it grows, it’ll attach to whatever structure on its own and will need little guidance. I’ve seen it growing on a chain link fence which is something it can grab and twine onto without much training.

As a ground cover, it can be kept to 2-3′ as the tendrils will grow more along the ground rather than upwards. I’ve also seen it growing as a trimmed hedge but this takes regular pruning to keep it the size you want.

How Fast Does Star Jasmine Grow?

If Star Jasmine is getting enough sun and water, then it’s fast-growing. I would prune mine after flowering and then again lightly in early fall, and by next spring it would have climbed back up to the top of the wall again.

This Star Jasmine climbs to 25′ with the help of wires (not seen because they’re covered by the plant) in a corner of this building. 

 Star Jasmine Hardiness

Star Jasmine Plants are hardy in USDA zones 8 -11. They can take temperatures down to 10-15 degrees F. 

This plant adapts well to both heat and cold but it won’t survive climates with harsh winters. Enter your zip code here to find out if it’ll grow where you live.

Star Jasmine “Madison” is a slightly more cold tolerant variety and is hardy in zones 7-10.

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Star Jasmine Care

How Much Sun Does Star Jasmine Need

Star Jasmine takes the full sun on the coast, somewhere like San Diego or San Francisco. Here in Tucson, or in other places with hot summers, it needs to be protected from full sun and does best in partial shade or bright shade.

Mine gets one hour of direct sun in the morning and a little bit late in the afternoon but it’s bright all day. The more sun it gets, the more water it needs to keep it looking tip-top.

How Often To Water Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine does best with regular water and of course how often depends on your climate. Here in the desert, I water my established Star Jasmine (which is on a drip) twice a week in the hotter months. If you have new plants, it’s a good idea to water them every other day (especially for the first growing season) until they got established.

For you, depending on your temperatures and rainfall amounts, regular watering Star Jasmine might mean every 10-21 days. 

It’s not a drought-tolerant plant but it’s not water greedy either. The more sun and more heat it’s getting, the more water it’ll need.

 

Soil

This plant is fairly versatile when it comes to types of soil, but prefers loamy soils with good drainage. I always amended the soil when planting with a proportionate amount of local compost.

If planting Star Jasmine in a container, use a good quality organic potting soil and mix in some compost as well. 

 

Fertilizing and Feeding

I’m not sure what the best fertilizer for Star Jasmine is. I’ve maintained and planted many Star Jasmines and have never fertilized any of them. They’ve always been very happy with a good dose of organic compost in late winter or early spring every year or 2.

I put a 4″ layer over the planting surface of mine here in Tucson in late winter which not only nourishes it but holds in some moisture when those intensely hot summers roll around.

If you prefer, this all-purpose balanced fertilizer would be just fine to apply to the soil after the plant is done flowering.

Star Jasmine kept low.

When to Plant Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine is best planted in spring or fall (with enough time to settle in before the below-freezing temps hit). The plants have an easier time settling in while the days are warm and the evenings are cool. You can plant in the summer but you’ll have to water more as it’s establishing.

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Pests

The 2 pests that I’ve seen infest Star Jasmine are mealy bugs and scale. This plant grows densely so be sure to check the inner foliage and stems every now and then. It’s best to treat any pests from the get-go so those scale insects don’t spread.

If growing it in the South, I’ve heard that Japanese Beetles can be an issue.

Pruning Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine has a somewhat wild growth habit. It’s best pruned right after the big seasonal flowering. I won’t go into the specifics of pruning this plant here, because I’ve written 4 posts on this topic already.

It does ooze out a milky sap when cut but it never irritated me. Just be careful and protect yourself with gloves and long sleeves because it could be irritating to you. And, you’ll need to clean your pruners after pruning because they’ll be covered with dried sticky sap.

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It can be pruned heavily, when used as a border plant, or lightly, as when grown as a tall climbing vine. I prune mine when it’s through flowering and then do a light pruning in November just to shape up if needed. I find this plant to be manageable and not too hard to prune.

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A Star Jasmine hedge showing off its beautiful flowers.

Star Jasmine Flowering

Oh yes, it does! A profusion of starry white fragrant flowers covers the plant in late spring or early summer, depending on your climate zone. The flowers are sweetly scented (though not as strong as Pink Jasmine) and the flowering process lasts for a couple of months.

You might get a bit of intermittent flowering in summer into early fall, but the big show comes earlier in the season. 

When the glossy light green new growth is appearing and the plant is covered in blooms, it’s a beautiful sight to see!

 

Star Jasmine In Pots

Star Jasmine does fine in pots. What size pot you need depends on the grow pot size and whether you’re planting it solo or with other plants.

For instance, if you’re planting a 5-gallon Star Jasmine to grow on a trellis, you’d want a pot no smaller than 22”w by 22” deep.

If you’re planting a 1-gallon Star Jasmine by itself, a 14” x 14” pot to start it off would be fine. 

When planting a smaller landscape plant in a bigger pot, I’d fill in with annuals the first season or two so it didn’t look so bare.

Be sure to use good quality potting soil like this one or this one.  

You’ll need to keep your eye on this it terms of watering because plants in containers typically need watering more often than those in the ground.

Star Jasmine can be grown on different mediums: left side over an arbor and right side on a wire fence hiding a parking garage.

Star Jasmine In Winter

I never did anything in terms of Star Jasmine winter care except for composting/mulching every year or 2.

I did a light prune in early fall if needed just to shape or tame any crazy tendrils. 

If you see some Star Jasmine leaves turning red in fall and winter, don’t be alarmed. This is a reaction to the temperatures getting colder. Most of them will drop off in spring as the temperatures warm and the new growth appears.

The fragrant white flowers in starry clusters against a blue desert sky.

Things to Love About A Star Jasmine Plant

It’s versatility.

Easy to maintain. It’s manageable and takes pruning very well.

The foliage is a beautiful dark glossy green with the contrast of lighter green new foliage.

You can find it in garden centers as well as big-box stores. In case you don’t have any close, here’s a Star Jasmine you can order online.

This plant also comes in a variegated form if that’s what you prefer. It’s not as easy to find though.

And of course, the strong fragrance of the flowers.

I love this plant and am so glad that my new home has a well-established one. 

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Star Jasmine care is simple and those fragrant flowers are a big draw. Give one a try!

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How to Grow Star Jasmine in Pots

Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum Jasminoides) is an attractive flowering plant. The star-shaped white flowers contrast nicely with the plant’s rich green leaves. When fully open the flowers of this fast growing climber emit a pleasing vanilla-fragrance which is reminiscent of a real jasmine plant.

Also known as Confederate Jasmine, these plants are ideal for providing floral ground cover. The twining vines do require some training if you want them to grow upwards. To control the spread, Trachelospermum Jasminoides can also be planted in pots. Not only does this keep the plants in check, it also enables gardeners in a range of different climates to enjoy these attractive specimens.

If you want to learn more about growing Star Jasmine in pots, this guide is designed to take you through everything that you need to know.

These are reliable white flowering, fragrant plants that thrive in containers.  

What is Trachelospermum Jasminoides?

Despite the name this is not a true Jasminum plant nor does it belong to the Jasminum genus.

An ornamental plant, part of the Trachelospermum genus, these plants are common in Asia. Belonging to the Apocynaceae plant family, along with Vinca, Plumeria, Oleander and Adenium, there are around 20 different members of the Trachelospermum genus of which Trachelospermum Jasminoiders and T. Asiaticum are both commonly grown as ornamental plants.

Reaching a height of 25 to 30 inches these are quick growing evergreen plants, particularly when exposed to lots of light and watered regularly. Capable of tolerating temperatures down to 10 to 15 ℉ most varieties of Trachelospermum Jasminoides are hardy in USDA Zones 8 to 11. Some cultivars, such as Madison, are more cold tolerant. Madison is considered hardy in USDA Zones 7 to 10.

At home in the forests of Japan and Vietnam, in its native conditions these plants climb trees, forming long, woody lianas.

Star Jasmine in pots are attractive specimens. In addition to the five pointed star shaped, fragrant flowers, there are rich green glossy oval leaves. These turn red in the fall, providing further interest.

White flowers contrast nicely with glossy, green foliage.  

Warning, while not considered a poisonous or toxic plant, the sap can irritate sensitive skin. When handling Star Jasmine in pots or the ground, wear work gloves and long sleeves. Handle the plants carefully and wash your hands afterwards.

The leaves, if consumed, can cause a mild stomach ache. Be careful where you place these plants if you have young children or pets.

Where to Place Trachelospermum Jasminoides Plants

Like many plants, placing Star Jasmine in pots in a favorable location encourages the development of healthy, productive plants. While they can tolerate cooler temperatures, in cold areas, these plants struggle if the temperature regularly falls below 20 ℉.

For growers in cooler climates, planting Star Jasmine in pots is a great solution. The ideal temperature will average between 60 and 70 ℉.

In a container garden these plants are ideal for placing on a terrace, patio or balcony garden. They can also be placed in a conservatory or sunny part of the home. If you are growing Star Jasmine in pots undercover, the plants can remain in position throughout the year.

Star Jasmine in pots is best placed in a partial sun position where the leaves are protected from the intense heat of the midday sun. Ideally, while they like lots of sun, the plants should be provided with 2 to 3 hours of shade every day. They also appreciate a little shelter from the wind.

While these plants like sun, they do appreciate protection from the intense heat of the midday sun.  

Growing Star Jasmine in pots is ideal for positioning the plants in either a west or east facing position. The plants can also be placed alongside the wall of a house or trained to scale a pergola.

Remember, these are large, sprawling plants. They are always looking for something to climb up. A stable support, such as a trellis, is vital if you want to control their growth.

If you are growing indoors, close to a south facing windowsill is an ideal position.

How to Plant Trachelospermum Jasminoides

The best time to plant Star Jasmine in pots is in the spring.

Your chosen pot should be large enough to hold the plant with a little room to grow into, clean and have a drainage hole in the bottom. If you are unsure, a pot measuring 14 inches by 14 inches or 1 gallon in size is ideal for a young plant.

Larger, mature specimens may require planting in a 5 gallon pot. In general the pot should be twice as wide and twice as deep as the root ball. This gives your plants lots of room to grow into.

Like many other plants, Trachelospermum Jasminoides specimens growing in containers require high quality, nutrient rich soil. A good quality peat free or loam based compost contains all the nutrients necessary to promote flowering. You can also mix compost with drainage material, such as horticultural sand, gravel or vermiculite and substrate, or combine good quality, sterilized garden soil with fertilizer, to make a fertile growing medium.

Your potting medium should be well draining. This helps to reduce the risk of the soil becoming waterlogged and the plants developing root rot. To check how well your soil drains, make a 12 inch deep hole in the center of the soil and fill with water. Well draining soil drains in around 10 minutes.

Add the potting material to your pot until the lower third is full. Center the plant in the pot before continuing to add more potting material. Carefully loosening the roots with your hand before you place the plant in position helps it to adapt and settle more quickly in its new home.

Gently press the growing medium down as you add it to the pot, filling any air pockets that may form.

Cover the roots lightly and water well. The soil should be damp but not waterlogged. Use a spray bottle or watering can to water your plants. Watering soon after planting helps the plants to settle more quickly.

After planting you will need to install a trellis or other form of support to control the plant’s sprawling growth habit.

 

How Often Do I Need to Repot?

Plants growing in pots require regular repotting. This helps to keep them healthy and productive.

Many people like to repot Star Jasmine in pots every year. This gives the plant more space to spread into as well as lots of fresh soil. While this can promote heavier flowering it isn’t strictly necessary.

If the pot still has enough room for the roots to grow into there is no need to increase the pot size every year. Instead apply a good, balanced fertilizer and water regularly. As long as it is healthy and productive it is only necessary to repot Star Jasmine when the plant becomes too large for its container.

Regularly repotting plants promotes healthy growth and flowering. 

While you do not need to repot these reliable specimens each year, you will need to do so on a fairly regular basis. This helps to keep the plants healthy and productive.

If you aren’t sure whether you need to repot your Star Jasmine in pots, one of the best indications that a plant requires repotting is if you notice the soil drying out after watering more quickly than usual. If the soil dries out within 3 days of watering, it is a sure sign that the plants require repotting. A decrease in flowering is also an indication that the roots are crowded.

How to Care for Star Jasmine in Pots

A low maintenance plant, Star Jasmine in pots requires minimal regular attention to thrive.

If you are growing Star Jasmine in pots indoors in a low humidity environment, place the plants near a humidifier or a pebble tray. These plants thrive in humid areas. If your indoor growing position is too humid, place the plants near an open window.

You will also need to support growing plants.

Supporting growing plants helps to control their spread. Trachelospermum Jasminoides by Mike Atkinson / CC 2.0

 

When to Water

One of the most important care needs for Star Jasmine in pots is not to overwater the specimens. These plants dislike having wet feet. Even when in flower, Star Jasmine in pots do not require lots of water. In fact too much water can cause disease to form. If consistently over-watered the plants die.

In general you will need to water the plants once a week. If you are growing Star Jasmine in pots outside you may not need to water the plants if it has recently rained.

Before watering, check how wet the soil is by poking your finger into the soil. Water only when the top 1 to 2 inches feel dry. For a more scientific measure, a soil moisture sensor can be used.

If your pot is sitting on a saucer, do not allow the pot to sit in water for more than 30 minutes after watering.

How to Fertilize

One of the main attractions of growing Star Jasmine in pots is the plant’s long lasting blooms. A regular supply of nutrients helps to prolong flowering. Apply a high quality pot fertilizer in early spring.

Alternatively, you can apply a slow release plant fertilizer in the spring. This can be repeated in midsummer. How much you need to apply varies depending on the size of your plant and the product you are using. Consult the information on the product label for exact dosage amounts.

Specimens growing outside can also be given a monthly dose of potassium rich fertilizer, such as a tomato fertilizer once a month during the growing season. A liquid plant fertilizer is easily incorporated into your watering routine.

A regular dose of fertilizer promotes healthy growth and flowering. Trachelospermum jasminoides by Yewchan / CC 2.0

If you are growing Star Jasmine in pots outside, you can also mulch the soil with an organic compost or mulch made from garden material. As this breaks down it restores nutrients to the soil, stimulating growth and deterring weeds.

When to Prune

While pruning Star Jasmine in pots is not strictly necessary it can be beneficial.

Thinning out shoots helps to prevent the plants from becoming dense or thick with growth. If air and light can’t penetrate the center of the plant, healthy growth struggles to form. Dense specimens are often bare at the center, creating a visually unattractive plant. If growth becomes too dense, Star Jasmine in pots may also struggle to flower.

The best time to cut back Star Jasmine in pots is in the fall after flowering has finished for the year. Not only is this a good time to remove old, damaged or unwanted growth but it also makes overwintering easier.

You can also thin out excess growth in the spring and summer if necessary. In ideal conditions, Star Jasmine in pots are quick growing specimens.

Use sharp, clean garden scissors to prune and thin out the plants. As you thin out, remove long individual tendrils. Particularly focus your attention on those that form inside the plant.

You can remove spent flowers as they fade. Allowing spent flowers to go to seed is a waste of energy. Removing the faded flowers encourages the plant to focus its energy on producing fresh growth and new flowers.

Pruning away dead leaves and flowers helps to keep Star Jasmine in pots healthy and tidy. While heavy pruning is best done in early spring or late fall, you can pinch out dead leaves, stems and flowers with shears at any time.

Remove flowers as they fade to keep plants neat and tidy.  

When pruning, never remove more than one third of the foliage at any one time. Over pruning can leave the plants stark and struggling to recover.

How to Overwinter

Plants growing in mild regions can stay outside during the winter months, but may benefit from a light covering of mulch. An organic mulch has further benefits. Over time it breaks down, restoring nutrients to the soil and boosting spring growth.

You can also cover plants with a horticultural fleece such as a Sunpro Plant Cover. These keep the plants warm and insulated whilst still allowing moisture and light to penetrate.

If you are growing Star Jasmine in pots in an area that experiences heavy frosts or cold winters, move your plants inside to a bright, cool location. Placing the containers on a Heavy Duty Planter Caddy makes this an easy task, particularly if you are moving large specimens. The indoor temperature should average 46 to 50 ℉.

When overwintering Star Jasmine in pots it is important that you keep the soil slightly moist. Water sparingly. Do not allow the soil to completely dry out.

Once the last frost date has passed, harden off the plants before returning them to their usual position.

How to Propagate Trachelospermum Jasminoides

You can propagate Star Jasmine in pots either from seed or cuttings.

How to Propagate via Seed

You can either harvest your own seeds or purchase a packet from the garden store. To harvest your own seeds, allow the flowers on your Star Jasmine in pots to fade on the plant and go to seed. Harvest the seeds when they ripen.

Sow the seeds in late summer or early September. Seeds can be started in small containers or modular trays filled with fresh potting soil. Moisten the potting soil and sow the seeds as thinly as possible. Cover with a light layer of potting soil and place in a propagator.

Seeds need to be placed in a warm, bright place to germinate. A temperature of 68 to 71 ℉ is optimal. Using a Propagator with Humidity Vents not only enables you to maintain a constant temperature around your germinating seeds, it also enables you to better control humidity levels.

During this period it is important that you keep the potting soil moist. When it starts to dry out, moisten with lukewarm water.

Following germination, continue to protect the seedlings, watering the soil regularly.

If you are growing Star Jasmine in pots outside, shelter the seedlings during the winter. In the spring, once all danger of frost has passed, harden off the seedlings before transplanting into their final growing position.

Taking and Rooting Cuttings

Cuttings are best taken from healthy, young stems in late summer after flowering has finished. Use sharp scissors to remove cuttings roughly 4 inches long. Remove the lower leaves of the stem before dipping the cut end in a rooting compound.

Plant each cutting in a small pot filled with fresh, moist potting soil and place in a propagator.

Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location. During the rooting period, allow the potting medium to dry out slightly between waterings, applying as little water as possible. Overwatering can cause the cuttings to fail.

Once new roots have developed, continue to carefully care for the cuttings applying a little more water as they develop.

Grow the cuttings on undercover during the winter months before transplanting to larger pots in the spring.

It can take around 1 year for a cutting to develop into a mature plant.

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Common Star Jasmine in Pots Problems

If properly cared for, these are largely problem free plants.

Overwatering can leave the plants susceptible to infestation from pests such as mealybugs, spider mites and aphids. Should an infestation develop, wash the pests from the leaves with a blast from a garden hose. If you are growing Star Jasmine in pots undercover you can use a homemade insecticidal soap to clean the infected leaves.

Water the plants sparingly to prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged. Wet soil not only causes issues such as root rot, it also draws pests such as aphids to your plants.

Growing Star Jasmine in pots is a low maintenance, problem free process. 

How to Harvest the Buds for A Herbal Tea

An ornamentally attractive plant, growing Star Jasmine in pots is also useful if you want to harvest the buds for a fragrant, herbal tea.

Pluck the green, unopened buds from the stem of the plant. The buds should be green and not yet open. You can either pick the buds by hand or use a pruning shears.

Try to use the buds as soon after harvest as possible. They quickly lose their freshness.

To preserve the buds for long term storage, you can dry the buds in the oven. Spread the buds out evenly on a baking sheet and place in an oven at 200 ℉ or 90 ℃ for 2 to 3 hours, until they are dry to the touch.

Once dry the buds can be stored in an airtight jar such as a Kilner Jar.

To make your herbal tea, steep the dried buds in boiling water for 2 to 5 minutes.

A versatile plant, growing Star Jasmine in pots is an easy, low maintenance way to enjoy these attractive, aromatic specimens.

All about star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)

Today we are talking about a certain jasmine that is often confused with other common species used in gardening. This is about Jasmine Trachelospermum . Commonly called star jasmine, it belongs to the Apodinaceae family. The main difference between them and the common jasmine used in horticulture is that they belong to the Oleacea family, so they don't have much in common.

Here we explain the characteristics, care and other aspects of Jasmine Trachelospermum .

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Características principales

It is also known by other common names such as milky jasmine, star jasmine, false jasmine and Chinese jasmine. In many respects it depends on the country in which we are, one way or another it is called. The name false jasmine is due to the fact that it is confused with other types of jasmine.

It comes from China and Japan and has spread to Europe and America. It has the characteristic features of a climbing plant. It is able to adapt to many light and temperature conditions, so it does not require special care.

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Has twisted woody stems and He is able to completely change his appearance up to three times a year. It is that light green and bright buds are born, and in spring and summer bouquets of white flowers with 5 petals grow. It also has a general season when its foliage will generally appear darker. This feature of changing its appearance several times a year makes it a very versatile plant for changing the style of your garden depending on the season you are in.

In the first years of sowing, it grows quite slowly. . It is necessary to protect it from low winter temperatures, especially if there are frosts. To some of them, softer ones, it can be resistant. As it grows and matures, it gains adaptability, ideally reaching a temperature of -10 degrees.

Once it becomes more developed and cultivated, it will grow faster, especially during the summer.

Essential maintenance

Be aware that although he has climbing abilities, you shouldn't let him do it alone. It is necessary to direct his growth so that he can do it in an ideal way. If you don't keep Jasmine Trachelospermum , from It will grow as a shrub until it forms a large shrub. It can also be grown in a pot, although it should have a larger pot, about 70 cm deep.

Under ideal conditions, they can grow up to 10 meters in height.

Totally maintenance free. The soil type can be any but must have good drainage . Ideally, humidity should be low. Does not tolerate high humidity. It is advisable to add organic matter so that they grow much better.

In winter, a gift is unlikely to be needed. With more than enough rain. If for any reason this winter is drier than usual, it is recommended to water at some intervals. You have to look at the substrate. If it is dry, it is better to water it. On the other hand, in summer, when its growth moment is longer and it is exposed to higher temperatures, it needs to be watered every 3-4 days. By placing it in a pot, you can better control irrigation.

The place should be in full sun, although it may be in partial shade. A few hours of sunlight a day is sufficient.

Maintenance Training

Jasmine Trachelospermum

Star Jasmine is best planted at a distance of 30-45 cm from the base of the wall or pergola where you intend to place it. By I will grow up a little first, you should use a mentor to guide her where you want her to get confused. As the log becomes more woody, it will be able to support itself without a peg.

To keep him climbing, you must put up some supports until he can get up on his own. Sites that he sees with a lot of space, he will close himself. Ideal for use as a floor covering. . In the flowering season, it will be able to bend its tips in the form of a waterfall, and it will be filled with flowers. It will serve not only as an upholstery, but also as a multiple decoration at different times of the year.

Does not need pruning unless you are growing shrubs. If you want to control its growth, you may need a little pruning. In this case, you will have to wait until the end of summer or the beginning of autumn, when it has already grown.

It is interesting to carry out preventive pruning. It's about removing branches and tips that stay dry until you can change the resulting ugly look. Ideally, it should be prepared before flowering, which begins in the spring and summer months, so that its beauty grows with it. In winter, you should not sharpen or remove branches, as you will make it more susceptible to frost, and it may die.

Propagation, pests and diseases of star jasmine

Can be propagated by layering in spring and cuttings in early summer. To do this, we must choose an almost mature stem that is almost completely green and make it about 13 to 15 cm long . Then you cut with scissors over the knot and remove all the leaves. Let the shoots grow.

Place in container and add perlite and peat moss to increase soil drainage. Water without overdoing or letting the soil dry out.

These plants are fairly resistant to pests and diseases, but are occasionally attacked by aphids, mealybugs and red spiders . It all depends on how we control humidity.

I hope you enjoy these tips. Jasmine Trachelospermum.


Star jasmine ∗ 10 best tips for caring and landing

The origin and height

Star jasmine (bot. Trachelospermum Jasminides), which we love to use as a decorative plant, belongs to the genus . Trachelospermum), which is widely distributed in Asia, and from a botanical point of view, belongs to the family of poisonous plants for dogs (Apocynaceae). Of the 20 or so species, Trachelospermum jasminoides and Trachelospermum asiaticum are used worldwide as ornamental plants.

Trachelospermum jasminoides grows well in the forests of Japan and Vietnam, where it climbs trees and forms long woody vines.

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Leaves, flowers and flowering period

Characterized by bright white five-petalled star flowers that appear in large numbers from April to August. The oval shiny green leaves turn reddish in autumn and form a striking contrast with the sea of ​​flowers. A flowering plant, especially in warm, humid weather, exudes a strong vanilla aroma reminiscent of real jasmine.

Toxicity

Unfortunately, star jasmine, as a typical poisonous plant for dogs, is poisonous. Families with young children and especially curious pets should refrain from planting them, as the strong smell tempts them to try - all parts of the plant contain toxins that can cause unpleasant or dangerous symptoms of poisoning. Therefore, in case of poisoning, you should consult a doctor or veterinarian. Tree shoots several meters long also contain toxic latex that can cause swelling, redness, and even eczema on contact with the skin.

Which place is suitable?

The star jasmine in this country is not hardy enough and therefore should not be planted in the garden. However, the view is ideal for container culture, for example, on a terrace, balcony, conservatory or apartment - the last two options are even preferable, since the plant can be in one place all year round. . Otherwise, the climbing plant feels particularly comfortable in a location with the following characteristics: