Cestrum nocturnum

Night Blooming Jasmine

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Common Name:

Night Blooming Jasmine

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

245 cm

Maximum width:

245 cm

Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) - Description

Night Blooming Jasmines have intensely fragrant flowers that open at night during the summer. Some people find the fragrance to be too intense.

Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) - Blooming

Blooms small, greenish flowers in the evening that have a strong scent.

Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) - Growth

Need full sun and warm climates to thrive. Also requires protection from frost in susceptible areas. In warm areas, night-blooming jasmine works well in a mixed border, or as a lone specimen plant.

Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) - Planting

Propagate Cestrum easily from young stem cuttings.

Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) - Pest

Susceptible to scale insects, powdery mildew, rust and fungal leaf spots.

Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) - Interesting facts

The night blooming jasmine is native to the West Indies and tropical America.

Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) - Soil and irrigation

Cestrum excels in light, sandy soils. Water liberally during the growing season. Prevent waterlogging. Not salt tolerant.