Arabian Jasmine is the more commonly used name for Jasmine Sambac. Though the plant is sometimes considered shrubbery (it grows in a bush-like formation), it is actually a vine. Because it is a vine, it will grow along anything stable in the vicinity. The leaves of Jasmine Sambac are dark green and look polished, typically spaced evenly around the vine in sets of two or three. The plant produces small, white flowers that grow huddled together, ranging from two to over a dozen in one bunch. The flowers have an aroma that carries; their scent can be detected from a few feet back.
The Jasmine Sambac plant was likely first discovered in India, but has since become a very sought-after decorative plant across the world. Being a perennial, Jasmine Sambac will carry flowers through all warm temperatures. In the proper climate, it can even bloom all year long. The flowers go through several stages as they mature, first becoming a soft pink color, and eventually turning into fruit that looks like tiny black berries. Don't expect to find berries on your plant, though - they are rarely seen.
Like many jasmine plants, the Jasmine Sambac is relatively easy to cultivate. You must be sure to keeps its soil moist, but be very careful to avoid water logging. Whether you pot or plant your jasmine, you must be careful to place it where it can get enough sun. Without the proper levels of moisture and sunlight, the Jasmine Sambac may not grow as large and full as one would hope, or it could even die. As your jasmine continues to mature, it will need to be watered regularly on warm or hot days, but a little less as the temperature drops and sunlight is less frequent.
Through originating from tropical regions, the Jasmine Sambac is capable of surviving the winter. If planted outdoors, its roots will probably freeze, but it can come right back to life when the weather warms up, so long as proper precautions are taken to protect it during the winter. Mulching well will insulate the roots so that the plant can survive a long or extreme frozen period. One option is to trim young portions of the vine and pot them inside during the colder months. Daily misting will keep the indoor plants healthy just in case the mother plant doesn't survive the colder season.
In lieu of planting your Jasmine Sambac plant in the ground, potting is a wonderful option for display and convenience. With a potted jasmine plant, it can be shown off on a patio or in a yard during the warmer months, and kept safely inside during the colder months. The jasmine fragrance will fill any area with a pleasant scent, whether it lives on your deck or in your living room. The Jasmine Sambac is appreciated across the world, even being used for leis in Hawaii and as the base for tea in China.
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