Overview

Experience the intoxicating aroma of the night blooming jasmine live plant (Cestrum nocturnum). This captivating plant is renowned for its powerful, sweet fragrance that emerges after dusk, filling your evenings with a delightful perfume. Our live plant comes in a convenient 4-inch pot, ready to thrive in your home or garden. Often referred to simply as ‘Night Jasmine’ or ‘Queen of the Night’, this beautiful shrub features delicate, tubular white or yellowish-green flowers that are modest in appearance but extraordinary in scent. It’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to add an exotic and sensory dimension to their living space or outdoor sanctuary. The night blooming jasmine live plant is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown as a bush or trained as a vine, offering versatility in its display.

The Cestrum nocturnum is not a true jasmine but earns its common name from its nocturnal bloom and potent fragrance. It’s a member of the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes and peppers. This particular variety is cherished by plant enthusiasts for its unique blooming cycle and the unforgettable scent it releases, making evenings in your garden or on your patio truly magical. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice, caring for a night blooming jasmine live plant is a rewarding experience that promises fragrant evenings.

Key Benefits

Adding a night blooming jasmine live plant to your collection offers a multitude of benefits beyond its enchanting fragrance. This plant can transform your environment into a more serene and enjoyable space with its unique characteristics.

• Intensely Fragrant Blooms: The primary allure of the night blooming jasmine live plant is its incredibly potent and sweet fragrance that is released primarily at night, creating a truly unique sensory experience for your evenings.
• Versatile Growth Habit: It can be grown as a standalone shrub, a potted plant, or even trained as a climbing vine against a trellis or support, offering flexibility in how you incorporate it into your landscape or indoor decor.
• Attractive Foliage: Even when not in bloom, the plant boasts lush, green foliage that provides a beautiful backdrop and adds a touch of tropical elegance to any setting.
• Attracts Pollinators: While primarily night-blooming, its fragrance can attract night-flying moths and other nocturnal pollinators, contributing to local biodiversity.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, Cestrum nocturnum is relatively easy to care for, requiring consistent watering and occasional feeding to maintain its vigor and bloom production.
• Rapid Growth: This plant is known for its fast growth rate, meaning you won’t have to wait long to enjoy its full beauty and fragrance.
• Ideal for Patios and Gardens: Its captivating scent makes it perfect for planting near windows, patios, or outdoor seating areas where its evening fragrance can be fully appreciated.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential to ensure your night blooming jasmine live plant thrives and produces its signature fragrant blooms. This plant prefers warm climates and can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 9-11, or as a container plant moved indoors during colder months. For optimal growth, provide plenty of sunlight. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade, meaning at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch. The ideal temperature range for a fragrant flower plant like this is between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

When it comes to watering, consistency is key. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially for container-grown plants. Good drainage is crucial, so choose a pot with drainage holes and use a well-draining potting mix. A slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0) is preferred. Fertilize your cestrum nocturnum care plant every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Reduce feeding in fall and winter. Pruning can be done after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Watch out for common pests like aphids and whiteflies, and treat with insecticidal soap if necessary. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

For those wondering how to grow night blooming jasmine, remember that while it can be grown indoors, it will require ample light and consistent care to flower well. If growing indoors, place it near a bright, south-facing window or supplement with grow lights. Protect it from cold drafts, as it is sensitive to frost. Repotting may be necessary every 1-2 years as the plant grows, moving it to a slightly larger pot. Regular inspection for pests and diseases will help keep your plant healthy and vibrant, ensuring continuous fragrant blooms throughout its season.

Size & Details

This offering is for one night blooming jasmine live plant, shipped in a 4-inch nursery pot. Upon arrival, the plant typically stands between 6 to 12 inches tall, depending on current growth. This fast-growing shrub can reach mature sizes of 8-12 feet in height and 3-6 feet in width when planted in the ground in ideal conditions. In containers, its size can be managed through pruning to suit your space, making it an excellent jasmine plant indoor option. The plant will arrive well-rooted but may experience some transplant shock, which is normal. With proper care, you can expect its first fragrant blooms within its first growing season.

The plant is carefully packaged to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to plant. It features vibrant green leaves and is poised to develop its characteristic tubular white or yellowish-green flowers that release their potent fragrance in the evening. The growth rate is considered moderate to fast, allowing you to enjoy a mature, blooming specimen relatively quickly. This 4-inch potted plant provides a robust starter for establishing a beautiful and aromatic presence in your garden or as a cherished indoor specimen. Expect continuous flowering from late spring through fall under optimal conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What size pot does the night blooming jasmine come in? A: The night blooming jasmine live plant is shipped in a 4-inch nursery pot. It is well-rooted and ready for transplanting into a larger container or directly into your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The night blooming jasmine live plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11. In colder climates, it is best grown as a container plant and brought indoors during the winter months, making it a versatile choice.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In very hot climates, providing some afternoon shade can prevent leaf burn.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, cestrum nocturnum care is considered relatively easy. It requires consistent watering, well-draining soil, and adequate sunlight. It’s a great choice for both experienced and novice gardeners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your fragrant flower plant will arrive healthy and carefully packaged to minimize stress during transit. Some minor leaf yellowing or wilting may occur due to shipping, but the plant should recover quickly with proper care.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: With proper care, your night blooming jasmine can start producing its fragrant flowers within its first growing season after planting, typically from late spring through fall.
• Q: How big does this plant get? A: When grown outdoors in ideal conditions, the night blooming jasmine live plant can reach heights of 8-12 feet and spreads of 3-6 feet. In containers, its size can be controlled with regular pruning.
• Q: What is the best soil type for night blooming jasmine? A: It prefers a well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). A good quality potting mix amended with compost works well for container planting.
• Q: Does this plant attract pollinators? A: Yes, the intense fragrance of the night blooming jasmine can attract nocturnal pollinators, such as moths, to your garden, especially during its evening bloom cycle.
• Q: How do I ensure continuous blooms? A: To encourage continuous blooming, ensure your plant receives adequate sunlight, consistent watering, and regular feeding during the growing season. Pruning after flowering can also stimulate new growth and more blooms.