Jasmine: Growing Fragrant Vines Indoors for Year-Round Blooms

In the lush garden.

Jasmine is known for intensely fragrant blossoms flowering all year to brighten your home. Starry flowers grow in lovely clusters of bright white (or yellow). Though a vine outdoors, it grows easily indoors where vines aren't handy.

Planting

Grow in pot or hanging basket with any good potting/all-purpose soil.

Care

• Spring/summer: full sunlight.
• Winter: still needs light, but not direct.
• Soil moist and well-drained; don't overwater.
• Summer: keep moist, dry between waterings. Fall: water less. Winter/spring: keep slightly dry.
• Prune after spring bloom season to shape.

Pests and Diseases

Root rot and mealybugs common.

Recommended Varieties

• Winter Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) – Pink and white blossoms from February on.
• Poet's/French Perfume Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) – Double white blossoms on double stems.

Wit & Wisdom

• Hawaii: jasmine and ginger blossoms used in leis for Lei Day (May 1).
• Jasmine twines over supports—arch or leaning against a wall.