Overview

Introduce an intoxicating aroma and elegant beauty to your living space with the Jasmine Maid of Orleans live plant. This highly sought-after cultivar of Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is renowned for its lush fragrance and stunning double, pure white flowers that resemble miniature roses. Originating from tropical Asia, it thrives as a container plant indoors in cooler regions, allowing you to enjoy its sweet perfume year-round. In warmer climates, it can flourish outdoors as an evergreen shrub or vine. The Maid of Orleans jasmine is not just a treat for the senses; it’s a plant with cultural significance, often used in teas, leis, and religious offerings, making it a truly special addition to any plant collection. Its intense, sweet fragrance is particularly noticeable in the evenings, creating a serene and exotic atmosphere.

This particular offering provides a healthy, vibrant Jasmine Maid of Orleans live plant, ready to bring its charm to your home or garden. Its robust nature and relatively easy care make it suitable for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts. Preparing to cultivate this fragrant beauty involves understanding its preferences for light, water, and soil, ensuring a rewarding growing experience.

Key Benefits

The Jasmine Maid of Orleans live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it a cherished addition to any home or garden. Its captivating qualities extend beyond mere aesthetics, providing sensory and emotional enrichment.

• Exquisite Fragrance: The primary allure of this jasmine is its intensely sweet and intoxicating perfume, especially potent in the evenings. It naturally freshens your indoor environment or garden space.
• Beautiful Blooms: It produces abundant, pure white, double flowers that are visually stunning and resemble tiny roses, adding an elegant touch to any setting.
• Versatile Growing: Ideal as an indoor jasmine plant in cooler climates, it can also be grown outdoors as a shrub or vine in USDA zones 9-11, offering flexibility in placement.
• Cultural Significance: This variety of Jasminum sambac is widely used in traditional teas, leis, and religious ceremonies, connecting you to rich cultural practices.
• Air Purification: Like many houseplants, jasmine contributes to better indoor air quality, helping to filter out common toxins and create a healthier living space.
• Stress Reduction: The calming fragrance of jasmine is known to have soothing properties, promoting relaxation and reducing stress, making it perfect for bedrooms or living areas.
• Evergreen Foliage: Enjoy lush green leaves year-round, providing continuous beauty and a vibrant backdrop for its delicate white flowers.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Jasmine Maid of Orleans live plant is a rewarding experience, leading to abundant fragrant blooms. Understanding its specific needs will ensure its health and vitality. This variety thrives in bright light, ideally receiving at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. If grown indoors, a south or west-facing window is usually best. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch. Proper watering is crucial for healthy growth; the plant prefers consistently moist soil but absolutely detests soggy conditions. Always allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, and ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Overwatering is a common mistake that can quickly harm your plant.

For soil, a well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter is ideal. A mix designed for flowering plants or a general-purpose potting mix amended with perlite or sand for improved drainage works well. The optimal temperature range for Arabian Jasmine care is between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Protect it from temperatures below 50°F (10°C), especially if grown outdoors in a container, by bringing it indoors during cooler months. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer, or one slightly higher in phosphorus to encourage blooming. Reduce fertilization in fall and winter. Pruning after a flush of blooms can encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Look out for common pests like spider mites or aphids, and treat promptly with insecticidal soap if spotted. Adequate humidity also helps, especially indoors; consider misting or using a pebble tray.

Size & Details

This offering includes one healthy Jasmine Maid of Orleans live plant, carefully cultivated and ready for its new home. It is shipped in a 4 inch nursery pot, providing a good foundation for continued growth. At the time of shipment, the plant typically stands approximately 6-10 inches tall from the base of the pot, with a compact and bushy habit. This variety is known for its moderate growth rate, and with proper Arabian Jasmine care, it can quickly establish itself and begin producing its signature fragrant blooms. It can eventually reach a mature size of 3-6 feet tall and wide when grown in optimal conditions, though its size can be easily managed with regular pruning, especially when kept as an indoor jasmine plant. Expect abundant flowering from spring through fall, and even sporadically in winter if kept warm and bright indoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Jasmine Maid of Orleans live plant can reach 3-6 feet tall and wide in ideal outdoor conditions. When grown indoors, its size is easily managed with pruning, typically staying more compact, around 1-3 feet.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This jasmine plant is shipped in a 4 inch nursery pot, providing a healthy start for your new plant.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: It is highly versatile. It can be grown as an indoor jasmine plant in all climates and thrives outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This plant prefers bright light, ideally 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Indoors, place it near a south or west-facing window.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: With consistent watering, adequate light, and proper soil drainage, Arabian Jasmine care is relatively straightforward, making it suitable for most plant enthusiasts.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Jasmine Maid of Orleans live plant will arrive carefully packaged, healthy, and ready to be transplanted or placed in its new home.
• Q: When is the best time for it to bloom? A: This jasmine typically blooms from spring through fall, and often intermittently throughout the year when provided with sufficient warmth and light indoors.
• Q: Can I use the flowers for tea? A: Yes, the flowers of Jasminum sambac, including the Maid of Orleans variety, are commonly used to make fragrant jasmine tea.
• Q: Does this jasmine plant have a strong fragrance? A: Absolutely! The Jasmine Maid of Orleans live plant is specifically celebrated for its intensely sweet and captivating fragrance, which is most noticeable in the evening.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone if grown outdoors? A: If you are outside of USDA Zones 9-11, it is best to bring your Arabian Jasmine indoors during the colder months to protect it from frost.