Solanaceae
Night-blooming jasmine: Aromatic Plant
Cestrum nocturnum
An easy-to-grow plant that thrives in full sun and regular watering. It requires annual pruning to control its vigorous growth and stimulate new blooms.
Every 4 days
Bright indirect
15° - 35°C
50% - 85%
Categories
What is Night-blooming jasmine?
Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) is a medium-care plant from the Solanaceae family. Cestrum nocturnum, commonly known as Night-blooming jasmine, is a fast-growing woody shrub famous for its small, greenish flowers that open at dusk, releasing a sweet and powerful fragrance that can be detected from long distances.
Night-blooming jasmine grows up to 4.0m, with spread of 250cm, watering every 4 days, 15°C â 35°C, 50â85% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Without precautions, ingestion can cause irritation in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 8 days.
How to Care for Night-blooming jasmine?
TLDR: Night-blooming jasmine needs Bright indirect, watering every 4 days, and temperatures between 15-35°C with 50-85% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Night-blooming jasmine?
Keep the soil consistently moist during warm months, but avoid waterlogging, which can cause root rot.
How Much Light Does Night-blooming jasmine Need?
While it tolerates partial shade, direct sun exposure for at least 6 hours daily is essential for abundant flowering.
What Is the Best Soil for Night-blooming jasmine?
Use a mixture rich in organic matter with excellent drainage to prevent water accumulation around the roots.
What Pot Should You Use for Night-blooming jasmine?
Large clay or polyethylene pots with drainage holes, or preferably planted directly in the ground.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 30 days
Misting
Every 3 days
Rotate
Every 7 days
Repot
Every 730 days
What Is Night-blooming jasmine and Where Does It Come From?
Cestrum nocturnum, commonly known as Night-blooming jasmine, is a fast-growing woody shrub famous for its small, greenish flowers that open at dusk, releasing a sweet and powerful fragrance that can be detected from long distances.
How to Propagate Night-blooming jasmine?
Stem cuttings
- Keep the cutting in a bright spot but away from direct sunlight
- Using rooting hormone can speed up the process
- 1 Cutting the stem
Cut a healthy semi-woody stem about 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) long, preferably after flowering.
- 2 Preparation
Remove the leaves from the bottom half of the cutting and make a diagonal cut at the base.
- 3 Planting
Insert the base into a light, moist substrate, covering it with a plastic bag to maintain humidity if the weather is dry.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Night-blooming jasmine Grow?
TLDR: Night-blooming jasmine can reach up to 4.0m tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
4.0m
Spread
2.5m
Growth rate
Fast
Foliage
Evergreen
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Aromatic
Pleasant fragrance
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Meaning & Symbolism
It symbolizes mystery, seduction, and the revelation of hidden secrets due to its nocturnal fragrance.
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