CESTRUM NOCTURNUM
Night Blooming Jasmine
In my opinion, Cestrum nocturnum has the strongest fragrance out of all
the fragrant plants we carry. In the evening, the fragrance becomes
almost intoxicating, but in a good way. It is a common misconception
that this bush is fragrant only at night. It is true that the fragrance
is stronger in the evening, but you can still smell a light scent all
day long. Night blooming Jasmine blooms on and off during the warmer
months of the year and it grows very fast. You will have to trim it back
(after the flowers) and upgrade the pot size after a while. They should
not be grown in pots forever, but new plants can be started easily from
cuttings if the plant gets too big and old.
I have heard that the Night Blooming Jasmine can grow outside in Georgia. They do die back with freezing temps, but sprout from the roots in the spring.
Quick Facts
-flowers are green, small and not very showy
-not a true Jasmine
FAMILY : Solanaceae
ORIGIN : tropical America
SIZE : 8'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full/partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : keep moist
MIN. TEMP. : low 30's
FLOWER : warmer months of the year, trim back after flowers to encourage more flowers