Day-blooming jasmine (Cestrum diurnum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Day-blooming jasmine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Solanaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Day-blooming jasmine
Cestrum diurnum, commonly known as wild jasmine, is an evergreen shrub native to the West Indies. It is characterized by its small, fragrant white flowers that open during the day, attracting pollinators. It makes an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, or as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens.
Native range
Greater and Lesser Antilles, the Caribbean
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. It adapts to a wide range of soils but thrives in well-drained, organically rich substrates. Avoid excessive pruning, as it blooms on new wood; perform light shaping pruning after flowering. It is sensitive to frost, so in colder climates, it should be protected or grown in pots to be moved indoors.
How to save a dying Day-blooming jasmine
- Warning signs
- Yellowing leaves falling without clear reason, sparse or no flowering, weak or dry stems.
- First aid
- Check drainage, prune dry branches, and apply balanced fertilizer. Ensure full sun.
- What kills it
- Lack of direct and consistent sunlight, and waterlogged soils. It's very sensitive to shade.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. It needs plenty of light and good drainage to recover and bloom.