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Orange Jasmine

Also known as

Orange Jasmine, orange cestrum, "orange jessamine", orange-flowering jessamine and yellow cestrum

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Freylinia lanceolata

Genus

Freylinia

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Orange Jasmine

💦 Water

How often to water your Orange Jasmine

Orange 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Orange Jasmine in your home

Orange Jasmine may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Orange Jasmine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Orange 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 Orange Jasmine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Orange 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!

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Orange 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.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Orange Jasmine will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Orange Jasmine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Orange Jasmine Temperature Tolerance →

Orange Jasmine Hardiness Zones →

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Orange Jasmine can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Orange Jasmine →

🧐 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.