Arabian jasmine branch
Arabian jasmine flower
Jasminum sambac in the ground
Jasminum sambac in pot
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Jasminum sambac, the jasmine that also scents tea
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Some grow mint and lemon trees to make Mojitos, others grow Arabian jasmine to perfume their tea. But the flowers of this Oleaceae native to India can also be used to decorate your home or to treat stomach aches.
How to recognize Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac?
Jasminum sambac is a sarmentose shrub with a climbing habit and evergreen foliage. It is three meters high and two meters wide.
Jasminum sambac is distinguished from Jasminum polyanthum and Jasminum officinale by its leaves. The leaf blades are simple and entire. Elliptical, they are bright green on the upper surface.
The flowers have the characteristic fragrance of the species. But they don't resemble the star-shaped flowers of Jasminum grandiflorum and other varieties. White, they may be single or double. They have five to nine oblong petals and appear in bouquets and cymes. Flowering lasts from June to November. In some regions with mild weather, they can bloom all year round.
When the flowers fade, they are replaced by the fruit, a black, globular berry.
Arabian jasmine is non-toxic when touched or ingested. It presents no danger to humans or animals. The flowers are used in China to perfume tea. Many Asian countries use the plant to cure stomach aches, conjunctivitis and skin problems. Finally, they are an indispensable part of many ceremonies. Garlands of jasmine are used to decorate weddings or as offerings at the foot of altars.
Our maintenance tips
Hardy, jasminum sambac can withstand winter frosts. Just be sure to protect them from the cold so that the stump doesn't die, and don't expose their flowers to too much sun. They may burn.
Watering
Allow the potting soil to dry for at least a centimetre. Water the substrate with rainwater at room temperature.
Empty any stagnant water from the saucer or planter. It will rot the roots and may kill your Arabian Jasmine.
Spray
Spray foliage with rainwater at room temperature. This misting helps combat pests and improves hygrometry.
Repotting
In spring, transfer your Jasminum sambac to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
Soak the root ball of your Arabian Jasmine until the air bubbles disappear.
Choose a pierced pot, preferably terracotta, and a support (stake, trellis, dome or tower) to which the plant can wrap itself. Jasminum sambac grow quickly. You can use a container two to four times larger than the previous one, especially if you're repotting after purchase.
Line the bottom with a bed of gravel or clay balls to optimize drainage. If you need to plant your stake, do so now.
Add a layer of substrate. Choose a rich, light mix, such as potting soil for Mediterranean plants or garden soil with sand.
Place your Arabian Jasmine in the center. Place the vines on the substrate. Fill with potting soil and press gently to remove air bubbles. Water for the first time to encourage rooting.
Fertilization
You can stimulate the growth of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.
Feed jasminum sambac with flowering plant fertilizer every two weeks.
Prune
Start by removing wilted flowers.
Then, using clean, sharp pruning shears, cut back dead branches.
You can shorten the others by ten to fifteen centimetres to control the plant's development.
Pinch
Pinch stem ends to encourage branching and maintain dense growth.
Plantation
Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.
Choose a location in partial shade and sheltered from the wind. Jasminum sambac are climbing plants. Set them up next to a wall, pergola or arbour, or provide them with a support to wrap around. Is your soil heavy and compact? It's best to loosen it before planting your Arabian Jasmine.
Soak the root ball while you dig a hole three times as big. Place pebbles or sand at the bottom for drainage, and compost or fertilizer for growth.
Plant your specimen in the center. The root ball should be three centimetres below the ground. Fill in with your garden soil.
Tamp gently to avoid damaging the roots, then water. You can mulch the soil to keep it cool and limit watering.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Locate a stem with healthy leaves and remove a ten-centimeter portion with a clean, sharp tool. Remove the lower limbs, leaving only the upper pair.
Place your cutting in a glass filled with water at room temperature. Make sure you submerge the knots, which will form the roots.
Place in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. Change the water regularly to keep it clear until the roots appear.
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Information
| Family | Oleaceae - Oleaceae |
| Type | Jasmine - Jasminum |
| Species | Arabian Jasmine - Jasminum sambac |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
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| Planting methods |
Open ground In pots In tubs |
| Categories | |
| Tag |
Flowery |
| Origin |
South Asia |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 9b |
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