Plant Care Thai Jasmine

Thai Jasmine

Taxonomy

Jasminum siamense
Jasminum
Oleaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Thai Jasmine

💦 Water

How often to water your Thai Jasmine

Water needs for Thai Jasmine
0.5 cups
every 9

Thai 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 Thai Jasmine

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Thai Jasmine in your home

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

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

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

Thai Jasmine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Thai Jasmine

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Thai 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.

Thai Jasmine Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Thai 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 🏡.

Thai Jasmine Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Thai 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

Thai 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.

Thai Jasmine Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Thai 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 Thai Jasmine →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Thai Jasmine →

What Are Healthy Thai Jasmine Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Thai 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 Thai Jasmine →


🌎 Native Region

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


🌦️ 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 Thai 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 Thai Jasmine

Thai Jasmine

Thai 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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