Asiatic Jasmine Vine - 4"
4" ASIATIC JASMINE
Trachelospermum asiaticum
USDA Zone 7b-10
This small, dark & light green leafed vine has reddish brown stems that crawl up trees, trellises, fences, or anything it can hold on to. It blooms five-petaled flowers that are white & delicate, like the foliage. However, if it is too hot it will not bloom. For this reason, you will rarely see a blooming Asiatic Jasmine in our possession -- at least until the temperature outside cools down. While this stands true, winter will kill it. This is why we use it primarily in containers that we can bring inside. With that being said, using it as a ground-cover that will die in the winter may sound insensible, the vine grows so quickly, the if planted at the beginning of warm weather, you'll have a beautiful vine that will have crept into any open space in no time! Unfortunately, it does not do well with foot traffic -- so planting it in an area that is off to the side is beneficial. In fact! The vine thrives in shaded areas, as well! A quality that makes this Jasmine vine a real treasure. Find an unruffled, shaded area & plant after the last frost, as soon as it starts to get warmer, & you'll find yourself with a Jasmine vine full of blooms in no time! The delicate white flowers really set the plant off 😍
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CARE INSTRUCTIONS
SOIL
Thrives in many different types of soil as long as they are well draining. It will grow faster & more aggressively in soils with a higher percentage of organic content.
LIGHT
Full sun - full shade; as we previously mentioned, Asiatic Jasmine can tolerate a wide range of light mediums, but if they are in full - partial sun (or an area that gets too hot) it will not bloom. While in the shade, it will bloom delicate white flowers.
WATER
Once established, Asiatic Jasmine is relatively drought tolerant. If you see some wilting during a dry spell (especially if planted in full sun), give your plants a good saturating & they'll bounce back without a problem.
MAINTENANCE -- PRUNING
The only maintenance this plant will need is pruning. It will spread relatively aggressively & you may want to cut it back to keep it where you want it.
PROPAGATION
FROM CUTTINGS
Trim 6" cuttings from the tip of the vine shoot, using a sharp instrument that will make a clean cut just below a leaf.
Use a small pot with a drainage hole (or good drainage; terra cotta is a great substrate). Fill your pot with damp sand.
Create a hole using an instrument the size of a pen, strip the leaves from the bottom half of the cutting, dip the cutting in a rooting medium (such as a powdered type; we use Rootone), & place your cutting into the hole in the sand. Water your pot well & cover the container with a plastic bag to retain moisture & water every day. Place your new science experiment in a windowsill that gets indirect light, or outside in an area that is mostly shade.
Otherwise, you can use the WATER PROPAGATING METHOD & dip your cutting in the rooting hormone, finally placing it into a glass of water.
No matter which method you've chosen, after roots develop (~1 month), transplant your new rooted cuttings into small containers filled with potting soil.
LAYERING
Asiatic Jasmine produces small clumps of roots along the stem at leaf nodes (the area a leaf comes out of the stem). These are points where the vine will try to attach itself when it begins to climb. It thinks its coming in contact with something that it perceives as a source of nutrients. whether in reality it could be a fence post, a trellis, etc. These clumps of roots will grow spontaneously OR you can encourage them by burying a section of your vine. In any case, cut off the bit with the roots after they've developed & plant these independent new plants wherever you'd like!
You will receive a 4" size plant bare root without a pot.
Message to Buyers
Thank you for shopping with Horticult! Please remember that unless otherwise stated in the description area of your plant's listing, all of our plants are shipped bare root without a pot. All plants sold in a hanging basket will include a pot.
Please remember the shipping of live plants can be tricky. We prefer to ship on Monday-Wednesday to minimize the time your new plant baby will spend in the box! We’ll stay in touch & keep you updated!
We will ship as economically as possible. If we are able to fit your order in less boxes than ETSY calculates, we will refund the extra shipping costs.
Finally, with what’s happening right now in the world the post office has never been busier. While most of our orders are shipped without a problem, we want to assure you we are prepared to rectify any issue that may occur. Please be patient & we will do everything we can to make sure you are happy with your purchase!
Stay safe everyone & thank you again for shopping with Horticult 💚
Packaging Process
All of your plants will be shipped bare root. We begin by removing excess soil & wrapping the roots/bit of leftover soil in a damp paper towel to ensure the roots don’t dry out on their journey. Next, we wrap the damp towel with plastic wrap. After your soil & roots are properly sealed, we wrap your plant in paper. Depending on how fragile the plant is, we may wrap it again in foam insulation or bubble wrap to ensure the plant won’t break. Once the plants have been wrapped, they are taped down into their box to keep them from moving around. Extra stuffing, receipts, heat packs, & optional gift messages are then added & VOILA! 💚
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do if the plant I receive is damaged?
Here at Horticult we pride ourselves on our packaging, but sometimes accidents can’t be avoided & plants may end up damaged upon arrival. If this is the case! Please contact us immediately with pictures of your damaged plant — we will accept refunds, returns, &/or replace within 10 days of plant delivery. We always want to you to be happy with your order & will work with you to make sure this happens!Shipping Schedules
Shipping can get pretty complicated when it comes to sending live plants. At Horticult, we prefer to ship out orders Monday - Wednesday to ensure our plants spend the least amount of time possible in the box.
FOR EXAMPLE
If you order early on Monday, we will ship out that same day, but if the order is placed later in the afternoon it will go out on Tuesday. If you order Thursday - Sunday, your orders will be shipped out on the following Monday. Please note holidays where the post office is closed may also cause a short delay.Will my plant look exactly the same as the plant shown in the listing?
Here at Horticult we pride ourselves in sending the most beautiful, well groomed, healthy, & large plants we have available. While they may not be the exact plant, we can assure you it will be similar.
With that being said! We have heard horror stories of people receiving plants that looked nothing like the one pictured in the listing, so we are more than understanding if you request pictures of the exact plants we will be sending & we will do our best to do so in a timely fashion.Extreme weather & shipping
Shipping plants can become complicated quickly. Extreme temperatures, large storms, holidays, & the like can all be reasons for delayed shipping. Please understand we are just as excited as you are for our plant to reach it’s new home & will do everything we can to make sure it gets there in a timely fashion. With that being said, we hope you understand that the shipping of live plants can be difficult & a short delay can make all the difference on you receiving your plant in tip-top shape. If this is the case, we will make sure to explain our reasoning & will stay in touch/keep you updated until your package has been shipped.If I order multiple plants that can fit in the same box, but I’m charged the shipping cost per individual plant packaged in it’s own box, is there a way to reduce the shipping rate?
Have no fear! It is difficult for Etsy to determine whether plants are able to fit into the same box. We will ship as economically as possible. If we are able to fit your order in less boxes than ETSY calculates, we will refund the extra shipping costs!