From my perspective as a climbing plant, I am one of the most popular choices for indoor cultivation. My key advantage is my prolific nature; I produce an overwhelming abundance of fragrant pink-budded white flowers, typically in late winter or early spring. This floral display is my way of attracting pollinators in the wild, but for you, it fills a home with an intense, sweet aroma. I am a vigorous vine and will readily climb a trellis or cascade from a hanging basket. I require a cool period with bright light to set my flower buds, so a slightly chilly room (around 50-60°F) in fall is ideal for encouraging my spectacular bloom.
I am a tropical evergreen shrub, not a vine, which gives me a more compact and bushy growth habit, making me well-suited for life in a container. My most cherished trait is my small, highly fragrant, white flowers. Unlike many jasmines that bloom seasonally, I can flower repeatedly throughout the warm months, and even year-round indoors with sufficient light and warmth. My blossoms are famously used to make leis and jasmine tea. I require consistently warm temperatures, high humidity, and very bright light to truly thrive and produce my signature scent. I am less tolerant of cool drafts than my cousin, J. polyanthum.
I am prized for my glossy, dark green "angel wing" leaves that are attractive even when I am not in bloom, providing year-round visual interest. My flowers are star-shaped, white with a purple underside, and while still fragrant, my scent is generally considered milder and less overpowering than that of Pink or Arabian Jasmine. This can be a desirable trait for smaller living spaces. I bloom primarily in the spring and summer. My growth habit is vining but somewhat more contained than J. polyanthum, and I am known for being a relatively adaptable and trouble-free houseplant, tolerating a range of indoor conditions as long as my light is bright.
I am the classic, hardy jasmine known for my strong, sweet fragrance. I am a vigorous and large vine, which means I require significant space and a sturdy support structure like a large trellis or hoop. While I can be grown indoors, I am perhaps better suited to a conservatory or sunroom where my expansive growth can be accommodated. I flower on new growth, producing clusters of white flowers from spring through fall. To keep me healthy and blooming indoors, I need the brightest light possible, preferably several hours of direct sun, and I appreciate being placed outdoors in a sunny spot during the warm summer months.
While we each have slight preferences, we all share some core needs to flourish as houseplants. We require very bright light, including several hours of direct sunlight daily, to photosynthesize effectively and produce our precious flowers. Well-draining, peat-based potting soil is essential to prevent our roots from rotting. We prefer consistent moisture during our active growth period but dislike sitting in waterlogged soil. Most of us appreciate high humidity, which can be provided through pebble trays or humidifiers. A monthly feeding with a half-strength, balanced fertilizer during spring and summer supports our growth and flowering. Finally, we benefit greatly from a summer vacation outdoors in a partially sunny location.
