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Night Bloomer
Vigorous Shrub
The Night Blooming Jasmine – An Intensely Fragrant, Nocturnal Wonder for Your Space!
If you want an indoor or patio plant that transforms your evenings into a luxurious sensory experience, the Night Blooming Jasmine is your perfect match. This remarkable woody shrub is world-renowned not for flashy looks, but for its small, tubular greenish-white flowers that open exclusively after sundown, releasing an incredibly sweet, intoxicating perfume that can fill an entire home or garden section. Growing with a fast, sprawling habit, it makes a magnificent statement piece on an enclosed balcony or near a bright window, bringing an alluring touch of tropical mystery to your plant collection.
Why the Night Blooming Jasmine Belongs in Your Space
✨ Unmatched Evening Fragrance
As darkness falls, the blossoms open to emit a rich, mesmerizing scent that naturally refreshes your living space every single night.
🌿 Fast and Lush Growth
This glossy green shrub establishes itself rapidly, providing an abundance of dense, attractive foliage that serves as a beautiful backdrop for other houseplants.
💪 Adaptable Container Plant
It transitions beautifully between an outdoor summer patio feature and a sunny indoor sunroom companion when the cooler weather sets in.
🏡 Repeated Blooming Cycles
With proper care and adequate light, this rewarding plant produces clusters of delicate flowers in heavy, repeating waves throughout the warmer months.
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All the Details You Need to Know
The Story Behind This Plant
Botanically known as Cestrum nocturnum, Night Blooming Jasmine is actually a member of the Solanaceae family rather than a true jasmine. Native to the West Indies and Central America, it earned its popular common name due to the powerful jasmine-like fragrance of its nocturnal blooms. Historically celebrated in tropical poetry and court gardens, it remains a beloved staple worldwide for enthusiasts who prioritize fragrance and sensory gardening over bright floral colors.
How to Keep Your Night Blooming Jasmine Happy
The secret to continuous flowering cycles is abundant sunlight and regular pruning. Follow these expert tips to ensure your plant flourishes:
- Light: Requires bright, indirect light indoors, or full to partial sun if placed outdoors during summer. More sun directly translates to more plentiful blooms.
- Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of the soil surface feels dry.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity. Regular misting or placing it on a pebble tray helps keep the leaves lush and prevents drying tips.
- Soil: Thrives best in a rich, organic potting mix that provides excellent drainage while holding onto necessary moisture.
- Temperature: Prefers warm climates between 18°C and 27°C. Ensure it is moved indoors well before outdoor overnight temperatures drop below 10°C.
Popular Jasmine Varieties to Explore
Explore more fascinating Jasmine varieties and fragrant climbing vines that add exceptional aroma and elegance to your home:
- Jasmine Sambac – The true Arabian Jasmine, featuring beautifully sweet-scented white flowers that bloom throughout the daytime.
- Star Jasmine – A hardy, versatile evergreen climber covered in dainty, star-shaped white blossoms with a sweet perfume.
- Stephanotis Madagascar Jasmine – Luxurious waxy white clusters of blooms paired with thick, leathery tropical leaves.
Common Questions & Expert Tips
Helping you find the best care answers quickly.
Why is my Night Blooming Jasmine growing lots of leaves but not producing flowers?
A lack of flowers is almost always due to insufficient sunlight. This plant needs plenty of bright light to store energy for flower production. Move it to your sunniest window or a bright spot on a balcony to stimulate a new wave of buds.
When and how should I prune my Cestrum nocturnum?
Prune the stems back significantly right after a blooming cycle ends. This encourages bushy, multi-branched growth, which is perfect because the flowers always develop on fresh, brand new growth tips.
Is the Night Blooming Jasmine safe to have around pets?
No. Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) is toxic to cats and dogs — despite its name, it's not a true jasmine and contains harmful alkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, seizures. True jasmines (genus Jasminum, like Jasmine sambac) are considered pet-safe, so always check a plant's botanical name before assuming.
"How large will this fragrant shrub grow inside a house?"
When grown in an indoor pot, it can easily be maintained at a comfortable height of 3 to 4 feet with regular pruning. Left unchecked in optimal outdoor summer conditions, it can rapidly grow into a large, sprawling bush.
Ready to Fill Your Evenings with Intoxicating Fragrance?
Don't miss out on adding this incredible aromatic experience to your collection. We select each plant carefully and package with great attention to detail to ensure it arrives healthy, vibrant, and ready to bloom at your home!
How to take care of the Night Blooming Jasmine
Sun: Direct & Indirect
Sun: Direct & Indirect
Light: Bright
Light: Bright
Water: When top inch is dry
Water: When top inch is dry
Humidity: Medium
Humidity: Medium
Pet Friendly: Caution
Pet Friendly: Caution
Pro Tip
Pro Tip
Shipping and Delivery Details
Shipping and Delivery Details
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30-Day Happy Plant Guarantee
30-Day Happy Plant Guarantee
If your plant arrives damaged or isn't healthy, contact us within 30 days with a photo. We'll sort it out with a replacement, refund, or store credit whichever works best for you. View our complete guarantee policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Plant and Pot Size Guide
Plant and Pot Size Guide
4" Pot (Small): plant is approx. 6-10 inches tall. 6" Pot (Medium): approx. 12-18 inches tall. All plants come in a standard nursery pot. Decorative pots are sold separately.
Winter Shipping Protection
Winter Shipping Protection
Between November and March we add extra insulated packaging and heat packs to protect your plant from cold temperatures during transit. You can add winter shipping protection at checkout.
Returns Policy
Returns Policy
If a plant arrives with significant damage, pests, or disease, we offer a full replacement or refund.Our guarantee covers the viability and health of your plant for 30 days.
WATERING MADE EASY
Check soil moisture before watering and use a potting mix that drains well. It’s the secret to healthy, happy plants!
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