Star jasmine is a popular ornamental and houseplant due to its fragrant smell and relative ease of growth. This versatile plant can grow in full sun, partial shade or complete shade, making it common in a variety of climates. It prefers to climb and is generally planted on walls or fences to allow for this natural upward growth. The star jasmine is also known to attract pollinators such as bees.
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Perennial
Lifespan
Vine
Plant Type
Mid spring, Late spring, Summer
Bloom Time
Summer
Harvest Time
60 cm to 10 m
Plant Height
5 m
Spread
Green, Red
Leaf Color
2.5 cm
Flower Size
Black, Green
Fruit Color
White, Yellow
Flower Color
Green
Stem Color
Winter dormancy
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf type
15 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Spring
Growth Season
Rapid
Growth Rate
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Distribution of Star jasmine
Distribution Map
Star jasmine is native to southeast Asia from China to Japan. Its native habitat includes forest edges, shrublands, and disturbed areas including roadsides. Star jasmine often becomes invasive because of its quick-spreading, upward growth. It has been introduced in the southern US. It is widely grown as a houseplant or an ornamental.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Introduced
No species reported
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Habitat
Walls, Trees
Hemisphere Trend Curve
Northern
Sorthern
Flowering
Fruiting
Culture
Garden Use
Star jasmine can be used as a cover plant in gardens or as vertical greenery on walls and rocks. It is prized for its appearance, sweet scent, and the fact that it can be trained to grow as a border or to spill over a wall or fence. It is a good fit for cottage or rock gardens and is often planted with Clematis and roses for their complementing blooms.
Symbolism
Auspiciousness, amiability, joy
Interesting Facts
Although star jasmine is a ground cover plant, its flowers are fragrant and pruning-resistant. It is evergreen, or green all year round, so it has an auspicious implication.
Name Story
Star jasmine: This plant produces a fresh and pleasant fragrance that refreshes anyone in the surrounding. The white flowers are very beautiful and are featured with five tubular petals that look like windmills. With the green leaves of the plant, it makes the flowers seem like the stars in the night sky. So, it is called the star jasmine.
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Quickly Identify Star jasmine
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Glossy, dark green elliptical leaves around 2 inches (5 cm) long.
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Clusters of star-shaped, white flowers with an intense fragrance.
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Fruit consists of elongated pair of follicles with smooth, shiny texture.
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Opposite, simple leaves with dark green upper surface and paler green below.
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Milky latex exudes from pubescent stem, which later becomes smooth.
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Water:
Originating from East Asia, star jasmine prefers consistent moisture, requiring weekly watering for lush foliage and fragrant blooms. This evergreen vine thrives outdoors, benefiting from good soil drainage to prevent root rot during heavy rains.
Fertilize:
Fertilizing star jasmine promotes growth and blooms. Use a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer, and high-nitrogen in fall. Start quarterly, adjusting amounts as star jasmine matures. Fertilize less in winter; dilute fertilizers to half-strength and water thoroughly after application to enhance absorption.
Pruning:
Star jasmine features glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. Prune in early spring by removing damaged stems and thinning congested areas. This encourages healthier blooms and prevents leggy growth. Focus on maintaining structure for an aesthetically pleasing form.
Propagation:
Star jasmine is valued for its fragrant blooms and glossy, evergreen leaves. For propagation, use softwood cuttings with several leaf nodes from healthy plants, applying rooting hormone. Plant in a well-draining, nutrient-rich medium, ensuring consistent moisture and warmth while avoiding waterlogged conditions to prevent rot.
Repotting:
Repot star jasmine every 2-3 years, ideally in spring after blooming. Use a pot 2 inches wider with good drainage. Post-repot, ensure bright, indirect light and consistent moisture. Provide a sturdy support structure for continued vibrant growth, accommodating its vigorous climbing habit.
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