Plant Care White Jasmine

White Jasmine

Also known as

Jasmine, Common jasmine, Summer jasmine, Poet's jasmine, True jasmine and Jessamine

Taxonomy

Jasminum officinale
Jasminum
Oleaceae
Lamiales

How to care for White Jasmine

💦 Water

How often to water your White Jasmine

Water needs for White Jasmine
0.5 cups
every 9

White Jasmine needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of White Jasmine

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for White Jasmine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant White Jasmine: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

White Jasmine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

White Jasmine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of White Jasmine in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize White Jasmine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for White Jasmine: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your White Jasmine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

White Jasmine is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow White Jasmine →

Benefits of Growing White Jasmine →

Common White Jasmine Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for White Jasmine →

Outdoor Care Guide for White Jasmine →


💦 Water Needs

White Jasmine prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

White Jasmine Water Frequency →

White Jasmine Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

White Jasmine requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

White Jasmine Light Requirements →

White Jasmine Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

White Jasmine is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

White Jasmine doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

White Jasmine Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

White Jasmine does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for White Jasmine →

Best Pots for White Jasmine →

When and How to Successfully Repot White Jasmine →

What Are Healthy White Jasmine Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

White Jasmine should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize White Jasmine →


🌎 Native Region

White Jasmine is native to Eurasia, Africa, and Oceania.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

White Jasmine is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

White Jasmine Lifecycle →

White Jasmine Size Guide →

How and When to Prune White Jasmine →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in White Jasmine, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for White Jasmine

White Jasmine

White Jasmine


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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