Growing jasmine indoors lets you enjoy the super fragrant flowers wherever you live.
To ensure yourjasminethrives as a houseplant, follow these essential care tips.
Jasmine is avining plantthat needs space to climb up or spread out.
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There are two types of jasmine that can be grown as a houseplant.
Pink jasmine(Jasminum polyanthum) fares well as a houseplant.
It produces clusters of pink-tinged buds that open into white, sweetlyfragrant flowersin January or early February.
Bloom time is from summer into fall, and indoors, it may bloom intermittently all year round.
Use a Well-Draining Soil
Jasmines aretropical plantsthat are accustomed to moist soil and a humid environment.
But that doesn’t mean they’ll tolerate soggy conditions.
They need well-draining potting soil, and the pot itself of course needs at least one drainage hole.
confirm to empty out the saucer after watering your jasmines so they don’t become waterlogged.
Increase Indoor Humidity
In their native habitat, jasmines grow in areas with high humidity.
Another option is toplace this vining plant in a bathroomas long as there is plenty of sunlight.
Provide Sufficient Sunlight
Jasmines need plenty of light when grown as a houseplantat least six hours a day.
Place them near a window with bright,indirect light, such as a west or east facing window.
If a jasmine plant receives too little sunlight, leaves may drop.
In this case,add a grow lightto supplement natural light.
Check the Soil Before Watering
Providing the right amount of water is key to keeping your jasmine happy.
Check the soil first before you give it a drink of water.
see to it to never leave the soil waterlogged or soggy as this can lead toroot rot.
Fertilize in Specific Seasons
The growing season for jasmine is from early spring to early fall.
During this time span, fertilize jasmine every month or so with a water-solublehouseplant fertilizer.
Always read the label instructions for the product you’re using and apply accordingly.
Don’t be tempted to add more because overfertilizing can harm the plant.
Stop fertilizing altogether in the winter when plant growth slows down.
Monitor for Pests
When jasmine is grown indoors, it’s not usually bothered by too many pests.
Check the foliage often for any signs of these unwanted guests.
Typically a couple of applications will remedy the situation.
