Growing Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine are easy to grow and brings beautiful fragrance to your home and garden. They are tropical plants and thus warm weather is their optimal growing conditions. They love heat and humidity. That is when the most active growth occurs. Jasmine flowers from the spring to early fall. Plenty of direct sunlight is essential for jasmines to flower.
What to watch out for:
Jasmines Sambacs are tropical plants. They do not produce much, if any, top growth when the temperature drops in the 50s or 60s. The root system is still growing in the soil, waiting for spring. Jasmines don't tolerate freezing temperature well. The plant may come back from a light frost. It is best to bring the plant indoors or place in a greenhouse.
Container:
Transplant to a quart -2 gallon size container. Make sure the container have good drainage. In areas with warmer weather, use a larger container,1-2 gallon. In areas with a shorter summer season and cooler temperatures, use a smaller container, quart to 1 gallon.
Soil:
Use well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. A mixture of potting soil, compost, and perlite works well for container growing.
Watering:
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter months.