Plant Care Orange Jasmine

Orange Jasmine

Also known as

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

Taxonomy

Freylinia lanceolata
Freylinia
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Orange Jasmine

💦 Water

How often to water your Orange Jasmine

Water needs for Orange Jasmine
0.5 cups
every 9

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.

Calculate water needs of Orange Jasmine

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Orange Jasmine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Orange Jasmine: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

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!

How to Grow Orange Jasmine →

Benefits of Growing Orange Jasmine →

Common Orange Jasmine Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Orange Jasmine →


🐶 🐈 👶 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.

Orange Jasmine Lifecycle →

Orange Jasmine Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Orange Jasmine →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 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.


Care Summary for Orange Jasmine

Orange Jasmine

Orange Jasmine


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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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