Sambac Jasimine Owners Gain Multiple Benefits

Jasmine Sambac, or known by its common name Arabian Jasmine is a bushy vine with dark shiny leaves that are very green. The plant is sometimes seen as a shrub and both the vine and shrub are adorned with little, fragrant, white, flowers. These leaves are in sets of three or can be seen in pairs that are opposite of each other. As with any vine, the shoots of the plant will attach itself to any support it can find. The jasmine flowers are about an inch across and come in clusters of 2-14 flowers. The scent of these white flowers is very fragrant and can be smelled several feet away from the plant.

As the flowers of the Jasmine Sambac ages they turn a pretty pink. This plant is a perennial that will bloom throughout the summer and even year round in the warmer climates. As the flowers become fruit that are similar to small black berries. If you see these berries, count yourself lucky, because they appear seldom. The history of the plant probably goes back to India, but since that time it has been one of the most cultivated ornamental plants in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

If you are into growing plants, you will find the Jasmine Sambac is like most other jasmines and can grow in any moist soil. Make sure the soil is moist and not waterlogged, as waterlogged soil may stunt the growth or kill the plant entirely. When planting, make sure the plant has full sun or partial shade. It has to be exposed to some sun or the plant will not grow to its true potential. As the plant grows, water often in the summertime but reduce the amount of water as winter, fall, or shortened days approach.

The Jasmine Sambac is a tropical plant but has the hardiness to last the winter. The roots will be frozen, but it will sprout new plants in the spring. If you keep your plant outdoors, make sure that you mulch the plant well, or the roots may not survive a hard or extended freeze. A good practice is to take semi-ripe offshoots or cuttings from the plant and keep them indoors planted for the winter. Just mist them a couple times a day for a week or so and you should have new plants if the original plant died during the winter.

A pot placed on your patio or deck is a great place to grow Jasmine Sambac. This way you can keep the pot outside for the summer and bring it in for the winter. The aroma of the flowers can be smelled both inside and out, and the sweet fragrance smells like a sweet, floral perfume. There are other uses of this plant that many cultures have elaborated on. For example the Chinese use the plant to make a sweet jasmine tea and in India it is used in garlands. The Hawaiians use it in leis and it makes a lovely adornment. No matter what use you find for Jasmine Sambac, you will see that it is an all around plant that will adorn your home for years with the proper care.

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