orange jessamine
Cestrum aurantiacum
Overview
Orange jessamine is an exquisite, evergreen shrub with beautiful orange blossoms that draw in birds and butterflies. Its fragrant blooms last throughout the summer and foliage remains fresh and lush all year round. It is an easy-to-care-for plant that will bring a splash of vibrant colour to any garden. Plus, it is incredibly low maintenance. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and withstands salt and drought, ensuring it's hardy and resilient. A great choice for novice gardeners, orange jessamine is a stunning species that adds vibrancy and delight to any landscape.
Care Guide
Watering
Water orange jessamine regularly and thoroughly throughout the growing season. Water frequently during periods of active growth and once established the plants require less often but more thorough watering. In the summer, water the plant every 5-7 days with about 1 inch of water, and in the winter, water it less frequently, about every 10-14 days. Make sure to water at soil level and avoid wetting the foliage to prevent disease.
Light
Orange jessamine plants prefer plenty of sunlight, at least 6-8 hours a day. If you can provide full sun, it would be optimal for the plant's growth and blooming. The sunlight should be spread out throughout the day for improved flowering.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 7-11.
Pruning
Orange jessamine should be pruned at least once a year in late winter or early spring. Trim back any dead, damaged, or crossing branches and fertilize your plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Prune the plant lightly when it's young to promote bushy, even growth, and prune it more aggressively as it matures to keep it to the desired shape. For proper pruning, remove no more than 1-third of the plant at a time, as too much pruning can weaken or even kill the plant.
Propagation
Stem Propagation, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies.
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