Night jasmine

Night jasmine plant, also known as Cestrum nocturnum, is a fragrant flowering shrub that is native to the Caribbean and parts of Central America. It’s famous for its strong, sweet fragrance that is most potent during the night, which is why it’s often called “night-blooming jasmine” or “queen of the night.” Here are some key facts about this plant:

Features:

• Flowers: Night jasmine produces small, tubular, white or greenish-white flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers open at night and release a strong, sweet fragrance that attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths.
• Growth Habit: It’s a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet (3 meters) tall, though it can be pruned to a smaller size for use as a hedge or ornamental plant.
• Leaves: The leaves are long, lance-shaped, and dark green.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Night jasmine thrives in full sun to partial shade. However, it blooms most profusely in full sunlight.
• Soil: It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate a variety of soil types, but it does best in slightly acidic to neutral soil.
• Watering: It enjoys regular watering but doesn’t like to sit in waterlogged soil. Good drainage is essential.
• Temperature: This plant is best suited to warm climates (USDA zones 8-11). It can tolerate a bit of cold, but frost can damage it.

Care Tips:

• Pruning: Regular pruning is important to keep the plant’s shape and encourage new growth and blooming.
• Fertilizing: Night jasmine benefits from regular fertilizing, especially during the growing season, to encourage lush growth and blooms.

Uses:

• Aesthetic: It’s often planted in gardens, along fences, or in containers due to its fragrant flowers and ability to create a pleasant nighttime atmosphere.
• Aromatic: The strong fragrance is a popular feature for those who love fragrant plants in their landscape.