Plant Care Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine

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Star Jasmine has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Star Jasmine has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Jasmine Confedrate and Snow-N-Summer Jasmine

Taxonomy

Trachelospermum jasminoides
Trachelospermum
Apocynaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Star Jasmine

💦 Water

How often to water your Star Jasmine

Water needs for Star Jasmine
0.5 cups
every 9

Star 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 Star Jasmine

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Star Jasmine in your home

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

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

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

Star Jasmine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Star Jasmine

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

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Star 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 Star Jasmine →

Benefits of Growing Star Jasmine →

Common Star Jasmine Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Star Jasmine →


💦 Water Needs

Star 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.

Star Jasmine Water Frequency →

Star Jasmine Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Star 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 🏡.

Star Jasmine Light Requirements →

Star Jasmine Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Star 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

Star 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.

Star Jasmine Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Star 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 Star Jasmine →

Best Pots for Star Jasmine →

When and How to Successfully Repot Star Jasmine →

What Are Healthy Star Jasmine Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Star Jasmine is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Star Jasmine →


🌎 Native Region

Star Jasmine is native to southern and eastern Asia.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Star Jasmine grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Star Jasmine Lifecycle →

Star Jasmine Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Star 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 Star 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 Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine

Star 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.

What other plant parents say

Star Jasmine has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 4
Star Jasmine has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Star Jasmine has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 2
Star Jasmine has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
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Leila has already had a trim and I have had her for around 2 weeks. She has really taken off. Plus Star Jasmines smell beautiful. Hope she continues to do well inside

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