Day jessamine (Cestrum diurnum)

Day jessamine

Also known as: Inkberry, Day-blooming jessamine

Also known as day jessamine, this plant is a popular ornamental shrub with fragrant white flowers. Its fruits are highly toxic.

Scientific classification

Species

Day jessamine (Cestrum diurnum)

Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Day jessamine

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Day jessamine thrives in tropical-like environments with consistent moisture and high humidity. It prefers watering every 1-2 weeks, balancing soil moisture. As an evergreen, day jessamine retains foliage year-round, effectively managing water loss through transpiration in varying temperatures.

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