How to Care for Trachelospermum asiaticum (Asian jasmine)

Korean name: 마삭줄

An evergreen climbing plant that is suitable for training on walls or fences. Its glossy dark green leaves and fragrant small white flowers are characteristic. It is hardy and relatively easy to grow.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: East Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: hardy, evergreen, vine, fragrant, beginner-friendly
• Also known as: Asian jasmine, Japanese star jasmine

Care Guide

• Light: Tolerates from partial shade to full sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Average humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: -10~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Trachelospermum asiaticum?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Trachelospermum asiaticum?

It likes Tolerates from partial shade to full sun.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Trachelospermum asiaticum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Trachelospermum asiaticum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around -10~30°C. Humidity: Average humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season..