How to Grow a Jasmine Shrub

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Jasmine, a fragrant flowering shrub found in warm and tropical climates, is known the world over for its aromatherapy, medicinal and culinary qualities. Its sweet, floral scent, strongest in the evening hours when flowers release their essential oils perfume the air around it, is a must-have addition in every garden and greenhouse.Jasmine flowers can be made into fragrant garlands and wreaths. Jasmine is also used to scent and flavor tea leaves and to treat headaches and insomnia. Grow jasmine indoors and benefit from its fragrance year round.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Jasmine shrub
pot
soil-less mix
peat moss
perlite
water
fertilizer
humidity tray
small stones

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Step1

Select and purchase a healthy, full leaved jasmine shrub from a reputable nursery.

Step2

Re-pot your jasmine each spring. Use a soil-less potting mix composed largely of peat moss and organic matter. Add perlite to the soil medium to help promote drainage. Jasmine requires good drainage to prevent root rot.

Step3

Hold the fertilizer. Jasmine does not need a lot of fertilizer. Use a slow release fertilizer with a low concentration. During the cold months, cease fertilizing completely.

Step4

Put the plant in a sunny area. Jasmine requires maximum light exposure in order to bloom. Place jasmine in a well lit spot by a window for light and to provide good air circulation.

Step5

Keep it dry. Jasmine shrubs thrive best in dryer soil conditions. You don’t need to water the plant if the soil is already moist – wait until the soil is dry to water again.

Step6

Place the jasmine on a humidity tray filled with water and stones to create a humid environment. Set the plant on top of the stones being careful not to let the pot be immersed in the water.