Why Your Night-Blooming Jasmine Isn’t Flowering

Cestrum nocturnum (night-blooming jasmine) is a stunning fragrant plant, but it can be reluctant to bloom indoors. The most common reasons:

• Insufficient light: It needs very bright light all day—ideally a sunny window or greenhouse conditions.
• No winter rest: The plant requires a cooler, drier rest period in winter to set flower buds.
• Pot too large: It prefers to be slightly root-bound; overly spacious pots encourage foliage at the expense of flowers.

Tips to Encourage Blooms

• Place it in the brightest possible spot (south or west window).
• Allow the soil surface to dry completely between waterings.
• Fertilize monthly at half strength during active growth.
• In winter, reduce watering and keep temperatures cooler (around 55–60°F).

If the plant was well-prepared by the grower, it may still bloom this season. Patience and proper conditions are key.