Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)
Care, watering, light and tips for Star jasmine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Star jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly known as star jasmine or false jasmine, is a vigorous evergreen climber valued for its glossy dark green leaves and small, fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. It is ideal for covering pergolas, walls, trellises, or as a groundcover, bringing a Mediterranean touch and an intoxicating aroma to gardens and terraces. Its abundant flowers appear in spring and summer, making it a focal point.
Native range
East and Southeast Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun or partial shade, thriving best with at least 4-6 hours of direct sun for abundant flowering. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during warm months; reduce in winter. It needs well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic to neutral soil. A common mistake is a lack of pruning, which can lead to unruly growth and less flowering; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new shoots.
How to save a dying Star jasmine
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown falling leaves, dry brittle stems, lack of flowering.
- First aid
- Check watering (not waterlogged or dry), prune dead parts, check for pests, move to partial shade.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or prolonged drought (severe dehydration).
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and some green stems remain alive.