Jasmine belongs to the Olive family, the so-called Jasmine group. This is a climbing plant, an evergreen shrub that grows naturally in the subtropics and tropics of different continents of the Earth. In Europe and Russia, climbing jasmine grows in artificial conditions, representing a houseplant.

Many ignorant people confuse mock orange, which grows everywhere in central Eurasia, with real jasmine. That is why, when talking about jasmine, they always clarify what kind they are talking about, real or false.

The exact place of origin of this representative of the flora has not yet been fully revealed. While the olive branch, which is a prominent representative of the family, is mentioned in ancient scrolls and depicted on vases and amphorae found on the island of Crete dating back to the 2nd millennium BC, there is no such evidence for jasmine. But China is conventionally considered to be the birthplace of jasmine. But such a statement remains controversial. Since jasmine is still the national flower of Pakistan, India and the Philippines.

Translated from Persian, the word “yasmin” is translated as a fragrant flower. Indeed, the scent of jasmine cannot be confused with another scent.

The enchanting aroma of this plant has been known throughout the world since ancient times. There are references to the use of this plant for decoration and flavoring in the palaces of different countries of distant times. To this day, wreaths and garlands are woven from jasmine flowers for honored guests, for weddings in different Asian countries, in Indonesia on the Pacific Islands.

Jasmine is sacred to the Tatars.

In Latin American countries, India and Italy, the shoots and flowers of the plant are important religious attributes. Until now, jasmine oil, which is used in perfumery and pharmaceuticals, is the most expensive essential oil in the world (there are about 7 million flowers per 1 kilogram, the cost is almost $6,000).

There are more than 200 species and varieties of jasmine in the world. All of them are evergreen shrubs with climbing stems that sometimes reach a height of more than 10 meters. Of all the types of jasmine, about 90 are ornamental houseplants.

All types of climbing jasmine vary in color of flowers and leaves.

Leaf shapes can be different:

• Simple.
• Triple.
• Opposite.
• Pairi-pinnate.
• The next one.

Their shades and colors are varied, combining the entire palette of green. tubular, collected in star-shaped inflorescences. There are simple and terry ones. May consist of 5 or more petals. There are 2 thousand stamens inside the flower tube. The most common flowers are white. But a number of varieties have a lemon and yellow color. Several species of this plant have soft pink flowers.

Breeders have created varieties with golden and pearly white flower petals.

The flowers are collected in umbellate inflorescences of several pieces. The calyx of the flowers is funnel-shaped or bell-shaped, sometimes cylindrical. The ovary of the flowers becomes a black berry when ripe.

The development and growth of this plant occurs very quickly. Flowering is long-lasting, especially in natural conditions. Flowering usually occurs from April to November. But some varieties bloom in winter.

Of the variety of jasmine varieties, the most popular among gardeners are:

• Large-flowered jasmine (medicinal). The most unpretentious of all jasmines. Grows in almost any home environment. It can reach a height of 10 meters if not trimmed in a timely manner. It has large white star-shaped flowers. The leaves are small. In the south of the country, in the Caucasus, it is grown in open ground for industrial use.
• Jasmine multiflora. This is a real vine that wraps around any support. It blooms with small white flowers that look like stars. Requires regular pruning of shoots to avoid bare branches.
• Holofloral jasmine. A shrubby type of plant with penetrating shoots. In winter, after the leaves fall, the flowering period begins; the flowers are bright yellow, located in the axils of the leaves.
• (Arabic or Indian). Has long shoots. A very flexible plant. To give this variety of jasmine the appearance of a shrub, you have to frequently prune it. The flowers are white, double, very fragrant. When they bloom, they take on a pink color. In southern countries it is grown for industrial use. The flowers of this particular variety of jasmine are used to make the famous Chinese green teas with jasmine. Cultivated since 1665.

There are varieties of sambac:

1. Grand Duke with rose-like flowers and a rich and sweet aroma,
2. A beauty of India, with miniature white flowers, blooming all year round,
3. Arabian Knights is a fast-growing, unpretentious shrub jasmine with small fragrant double flowers,
4. Maid of Orleans is the easiest variety to grow, blooming with small, non-double flowers all year round, with a strong aroma,
5. The Grand Duke of Tuscany has the largest flowers of all sambacs, develops slowly, is picky about growing conditions, and the flowers dry out on the plant without falling off,
6. Mali Chat has several tiers of growth, develops slowly, blooms with double white “roses”, and is difficult to grow.

• Royal jasmine. It has large oval leaves and large white flowers (diameter up to 7 centimeters). Blooms in winter. Surprisingly, it has no smell.
• Jasmine Bisa. Grows naturally in the mountains, not picky. Support is needed. To grow indoors, pruning of shoots is required. The flowers are bright pink, fragrant. It blooms only in May-June.
• Low jasmine. It has bare shoots and is not tall. The flowers are collected in inflorescences, small, yellow in color with a long tube. Flowering period is summer.
• Jasmine turned away. A shrub plant with paired leaves. The flowers are light yellow, small, fragrant, with turned-up petals. Blooms all summer.
• Jasmine flattened. A shrub variety with purple flowers. Has a delicate aroma. Blooms for a long time. Requires rare pruning.
• Primrose jasmine. A creeping plant that requires support. It blooms with small, yellow, odorless flowers. Flowering occurs from spring to autumn.
• Madagascar jasmine (Stephanotis). A popular indoor plant with large flowers and a strong pungent odor. Blooms all year round. May cause allergies.
• Star jasmine differs from other types of plants in its weak aroma, large spotted leaves, and large simple flowers.
• Jasmine Lerata. A special variety of jasmine with a subtle mint aroma and lanceolate waxy flowers.

This is only a part of the varieties and types of jasmine that have won recognition among indoor plant lovers.

Growing conditions for climbing jasmine

The plant is quite unpretentious, but prefers bright, unshaded places. Window sills on the east side of the house are the best option for placing flowerpots with these flowers. Does not like direct sunlight.

Jasmine prefers high air humidity, therefore in the hot season and during drought. In this case, the air temperature should be no higher than +30 degrees and lower than +10 degrees.

Jasmine requires watering regularly, but does not tolerate overwatering.

Calcareous soil is harmful to the plant. It is recommended to acidify the soil periodically. When grown indoors, periodic feeding should be done. To do this, apply either organic or mineral fertilizers to the soil at least once a month, except in the winter.

Jasmine transplant:

• Experts recommend replanting plants annually in the spring for young plants, and for jasmine older than 3 years - once every 3-4 years.
• The soil needs to be loose, acidified, with the addition of peat.
• You can use ready-made commercial soil for azaleas. The presence of drainage in the soil in the form of expanded clay is mandatory.

Since jasmine is a climbing plant, the formation of a bush requires pruning and pinching of shoots. - spring. Almost all types of jasmine need support.

There are 2 ways to propagate jasmine at home: cuttings and air layering.

The plant takes root easily in any case. The germination period during reproduction is up to one and a half months.

The beneficial properties of jasmine have been known since ancient times. This is an excellent honey plant and an assistant in the treatment of many diseases. Often used in magic.

The leaves of the plant are used in folk medicine^

• As an antipyretic, antifever agent.
• In the form of a compress they are used to heal wounds.
• A decoction of the leaves is used to reduce milk flow. Baskets and souvenirs are made from jasmine vines.

Jasmine root is a universal remedy:

• In its raw form, it is used to treat headaches, insomnia, and pain from fractures.
• Ancient treatises mention the use of jasmine root soaked in wine for long-term anesthesia.

It has been revealed that the aroma of jasmine excites and invigorates more than coffee.

Jasmine oil is used not only for cosmetic and perfume purposes. In pharmaceuticals, the oil is used in the manufacture of massage oils, creams, and pain-relieving gels. This is an excellent antidepressant. Jasmine tea perfectly lowers blood pressure and increases performance.

However, climbing jasmine can cause allergies. People suffering from stomach ulcers and young children should be protected from its use. Any treatment using this plant requires prior consultation with a doctor. This is a gift given to humanity by nature.

More information can be found in the video.

Jasmine is a shrub with very fragrant flowers. This is an evergreen plant from the Olive family. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, there are a large number of types of jasmine. In addition to aesthetic pleasure, it brings many benefits due to its properties.

Shrubs with climbing stems grow mainly in warm countries, but the development of selection has made it possible to develop plant species that are also suitable for the climate of Europe.

There are more than 200 species of shrubby plants. All of them have long flexible stems that reach 1.5 meters. Each type of jasmine has different types of leaves and flowers. The leaves can have a light or rich dark green color and vary in shape: simple, trifoliate and pinnate. They can be with or without pubescence.

Jasmine flowers are double and smooth, differ in color (white, lemon, bright yellow, pink and red), and grow in star-shaped inflorescences. The structure of the flower is tubular; inside there are stamens on short stalks.

In cold climates the shrub will die, but there is an alternative: growing it at home. In a container, one type of jasmine can be given two different shapes. If you regularly trim the branches and keep them in a sunny place, you will get a dense bush. If grown in the shade, the plant will take the form of a vine, and the leaves will become as dark as possible. To ensure abundant flowering, you need to prune the branches every time after flowering., since flowers form only on young shoots.

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Description of types of jasmine

Let's get acquainted with some of the main types of plants.

Pink Jasmine Bisa

This type of shrub blooms in May. As is typical for jasmine, it is evergreen with long branches (1.5m - 2m), its shoots are longitudinally furrowed. The leaves are dark, of medium length (from 2.5cm to 5cm), their structure is simple, ovate. They can also be described as opposite and lanceolate, having slightly pubescent upper and lower sides. Flowers ranging from 1 to 3 are located at the top of the vines, the diameter of the petals reaches 2 cm. There are different intensities of pink color. They have a delicate aroma.

Pink Jasmine Bisa

Jasmine yellow (shrub)

It grows up to one and a half meters in height and is distinguished by erect shoots. The stems are flexible, smooth and quite thin. The leaves often grow in pairs. The flowers have the shape of semi-umbrellas and are located on the side rods. At the end of August - beginning of September the bush bears fruit. The fruits are small, spherical, black berries with a slight shine.

Jasmine yellow (shrub)

White Indian jasmine

This type of shrub is called Sambac; it is called Indian, as it is believed that it was brought from India. Sambac is the most common species in Europe. It is distinguished by very long stems (from 4 to 6 meters), which tend to become lignified and become empty from the inside over time. The leaves are simple, opposite, light green in color, and grow on short petioles. Their length reaches 10 cm, and the underside is pubescent.

The flowers bloom alternately, have a tubular structure and are up to 3 cm in diameter. There are semi-terry and simple forms located on the tops and in the axils. They have a strong aroma. The bloom of one flower lasts no longer than a day. Wilting can be recognized by its changing color: it first appears pink and gradually darkens to a dark burgundy color. Duration of flowering from early spring to late autumn. It is noteworthy that even one flower can fill an entire room with fragrance.

The most common types of Sambac are Grand Duke with double flowers and Beauty of India with oblong buds and snow-white flowers.

White Indian jasmine

Golden coastal jasmine

A very rare type of jasmine that capable of blooming all year round. Its flowers are snow-white and the buds are dark pink. Glossy leaves give a special charm and decorative appearance to this plant.

Golden coastal jasmine

Jasmine multiflora (fine)

This shrub has poorly developed branching, so it more closely resembles a vine of standard length (up to 2 m) with alternate oval leaves. They have a sharp top, a light wavy edge and a rich green color. Narrow tubular flowers are located in groups of 3-5 at the tops of the branches. Like the previous species, they are distinguished by snow-white flowers with pink buds. The aroma of this plant, compared to other types of jasmine, is richer. A After the end of flowering, the flowers are tied into a kind of inedible fruit.

Jasmine multiflora (fine)

Medicinal Jasmine

Jasmine stems are a vine with long branches that are thin, angular and smooth. The leaves on the branches are arranged in pairs or 3, and have an oblong, pinnate shape. A distinctive feature is the different colors of the lower and upper sides of the sheet: the bottom is light, and the top is bright and rich.

The flowers are white, arranged in 5-6 pieces together, very fragrant. You can enjoy the flowering of this species from April to autumn.

Medicinal Jasmine

Jasmine grandiflora

An evergreen type of shrub, the vines of which reach a length of 10 m, the shoots are bare. The leaves are pinnate, the leaves themselves are elliptical in shape, number 5-7 pieces, small size 2-3cm, pointed at the tip. The flowers are collected in inflorescences of 6 to 10 pieces; they grow on the tops of the branches. They are distinguished by their large size, snow-white color and fragrant aroma. Flowering occurs from early summer to mid-autumn.

Jasmine grandiflora

Other varieties

Flattened Jasmine- a low small shrub with light leaves, its flowers are pale purple and fragrant. Variety Lerata differs from all species in its long stems and flowers, which have a minty aroma. Royal Jasmine It has oval leaves, very large flowers that are absolutely odorless and bloom in the winter months. Multiflorum- an ampelous plant that blooms longer than other subspecies.

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Options for using jasmine in landscape design

Mock orange is considered a garden jasmine flower. Although it is not a true member of the Olive family, it is often called jasmine due to its pleasant aroma and similar bush structure.

Mock orange is resistant to cool and cold climates. They love the sun, but at the same time are very shade-tolerant. You can admire its flowering in late spring - early summer. In addition to its decorative function, the shrub is often used as a hedge.

The variety of this variety allows you to satisfy any need.

1. With a large crown - for high hedges.
2. Medium size - for regular fences and fences.
3. Compact – for borders and decorative hedges.

The latter subspecies creates a special atmosphere in ornamental gardens and courtyard decoration in private homes.

Different varieties of mock orange will look good side by side due to their different sizes and different flowering times. If you create compositions with other shrubs, you can organize a themed garden design.

“Aroma gardens” are gaining popularity, in which jasmine occupies a leading position with its fragrant aroma. There is a subspecies of the plant with yellow flowers that can be used to add contrast and liveliness to shrub compositions.

Mock orange is considered a garden jasmine flower

Possible problems during cultivation

Jasmine is quite easy to grow indoors. To do this, you need to choose a spacious room, excluding the bedroom, in which it is impossible to create sufficient ventilation. A The strong aroma can cause headaches.

It is advisable to maintain an average temperature, but exposure to direct sunlight is not critical unless it is permanent, otherwise it may dry out. The higher the air temperature, the more abundant watering and spraying should be to prevent the soil from drying out.

In the first years, jasmine needs regular replanting; after the flower reaches its size, it requires this procedure less often (once every 3 years). The soil must be specially fertilized and fed. Like all plants, the flower loves pruning and pinching, after which it even visually transforms.

Despite its unpretentiousness, jasmine leaves sometimes turn yellow and there is no flowering. The first problem can be solved by changing the watering. The water needs to be settled, because hard liquid has a detrimental effect on the plant. Also, the watering schedule should not be violated. Carefully ensure that the sun's rays, if possible, do not fall on the crown - this also leads to yellowing and falling of the foliage. The second problem is solved by changing the soil. If the wrong composition is selected, which has a neutral or alkaline environment, flowers will never appear. At the same time, the bush itself will look great. In specialized stores you can purchase acidic soil, which promotes jasmine flowering.

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The last thing to note is maintaining proper fit. The neck of the trunk should not go very deep into the ground; the roots like to be located near the surface.

Family: olive, or olive (Oleaceae).

Homeland: tropics and subtropics of the Earth.

Form: bush.

Description

Jasmine is an upright or climbing shrub, reaching a height of 1 to 3 meters, and sometimes more. It should not be confused with the widespread plant in Russian gardens (Philadelphus), erroneously called jasmine due to some similarity in scent. The genus contains, according to various sources, from 200 to 300 species, which are divided into evergreen and deciduous.

The green or dark green petiolate leaves of jasmine can be simple, trifoliate or pinnate. Tubular, fragrant jasmine flowers form corymbose or semi-umbellate inflorescences and, depending on the species, can consist of 5-12 petals and are white, pinkish or yellow in color. Species cultivated in open ground bloom in May-July. Jasmine fruits are spherical or ellipsoid berries that ripen in August – September.

The most popular types of jasmine:

or Jasmine white (J. officinale) is a deciduous vine with woody shoots and feathery leaves. The flowers are white, very fragrant, up to 2.5 cm in diameter. This species is suitable for growing in the garden, provided there is reliable protection from frost. One of the popular varieties of jasmine officinalis is "Aureum" with creamy yellow spots on the leaves.

Jasmine bush (J. fruticans) – evergreen or deciduous shrub up to 1 meter tall. The leaves are trifoliate, dark green. The flowers are bright yellow, collected in semi-umbrella inflorescences. Unpretentious. Frost-resistant, withstands temperatures down to – 25°C. Decorative.

Growing conditions

Most types of jasmine are heat-loving, they are afraid of frost and can only be cultivated in open ground in the south of Russia in a subtropical climate. However, some species can also be grown in the garden.

Garden jasmine prefers sunny exposure and often needs support. The plant is unpretentious to the composition of the soil, but on fertile, loose neutral or slightly acidic soils it blooms more magnificently and abundantly. As for the water regime, areas where groundwater comes close to the surface are best suited for jasmine.

Application

Jasmine is a very spectacular long-flowering shrub, so its garden varieties will be appropriate in almost any area. Plants look great both in group and single plantings. Creepers are great for decorating fences. Jasmine bushes are excellent material for backdrops, and their dense thickets can strengthen the slope, making it more attractive.

Long flowering is a good reason for planting jasmine in. It is very appropriate to plant jasmine in the garden of aromas, and for Jasmine officinalis there will certainly be a place in the garden of medicinal plants.

Container varieties of jasmine - Multifloral jasmine (J. polyanthum), Sambac jasmine, also known as Indian Jasmine or Japanese Jasmine (J. sambac), Primrose jasmine (J. primulinum), Brilliant jasmine, also known as Star Jasmine (J. nitidum), Jasmine royal (J. rex) - can also become a spectacular garden decoration. They can be successfully grown as pot plants, and in the warm season they can be used to landscape courtyards, terraces, and open areas.

In addition to landscape design, jasmine is used in the perfume and food industries, as well as in homeopathy. Thus, jasmine flowers are used to flavor tea, essential oil is used in aromatherapy, and jasmine root is used to make headache medications.

Care

Caring for jasmine is not difficult even for novice gardeners. It is enough for the plant to provide timely watering, the frequency of which is adjusted depending on the season. Specimens growing in poor soils may need feeding. They need to be fertilized with potash mixtures. Wood ash is also an excellent fertilizer for jasmine.

Another aspect of care is pruning jasmine. Dry, diseased, underdeveloped and simply unnecessary branches are removed in the spring. Both shrubs and vines tolerate this procedure well. For better branching, the tops of regrown shoots are pinched, leaving 6-8 pairs of leaves.

Reproduction

Jasmine seeds are not often used in gardening practice for plant propagation; this method is more often used by breeders. To propagate jasmine in garden plots, simpler and more effective vegetative technologies are usually used.

For almost all types of jasmine, propagation using layering is suitable. It is practiced in spring and summer. The branches of the plant are bent to the ground, lightly dug in and, if necessary, secured with hooks. Rooting time is 1.5-2 months.

Jasmine is also propagated by cuttings in spring and summer. At the beginning of the season, last year's woody shoots are used, and in the summer - green shoots. The cuttings are immersed in a solution of root, heteroauxin or other phytohormones for a couple of hours, then placed in a mixture of peat and coarse sand. During rooting (about one month), the container with cuttings can be covered with film or placed in a bright, warm place where the temperature will not drop below +20°C. If the cuttings are rooted in the garden, then they are covered with jars or plastic bottles on top.

Some varieties of jasmine are also propagated by dividing the rhizomes.

Diseases and pests

Jasmine diseases are quite rare. One possible problem is leaves turning yellow early. It is associated with a lack of nutrients in the soil. The solution is to fertilize plants with potassium fertilizers.

Jasmine can infect spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs. To combat these pests, the plant is sprayed with insecticides and, if necessary, re-treated.

The garden jasmine in the photo is a magnificent flower, and the shrub itself does not attract as much attention as a blooming fragrant white cloud. But as soon as jasmine blooms, all the palms belong to it - thanks to the pleasant and sweet aroma that spreads around.

Types of garden jasmine

Adult jasmine is a lush shrub with a large number of shoots and a developed root system. Also called mock orange. The plant is characterized by frost resistance and unpretentiousness, and blooms with semi-double or double flowers of cream or white color. In autumn, mock orange leaves fall off.

Important! After planting, young jasmine will bloom only for the 3rd year.

In garden culture, jasmine (mock orange) is represented by 70 species, but the most common are:

• coronary- can reach 3.5 meters in height, blooms with simple white flowers, which are collected 5-7 in a brush, and is characterized by a delicate aroma. and the flowering period is 22 days;

• small-leaved- up to 1.5 meters in height, the leaves are small, and the flowers have a pronounced strawberry scent;

• Lemoine- a bush up to 2 meters in height, but quite wide, flowers - up to 3 cm in diameter, with a strongly pronounced aroma.

How to plant mock orange correctly

It is not difficult to plant garden jasmine in the garden; planting and care are explained very clearly in the photo. However, you should still know certain recommendations for planting:

• A sunny area with loose, well-drained and fertile soil is suitable for mock orange. The most preferred composition is turf soil with humus and sand in a ratio of 3:2:1. Additionally, 20 cm of drainage is installed.
• Particularly delicate varieties from recent selections require protection from the wind.
• The distance between seedlings planted in a group should be at least 0.5 meters, and if the variety is tall, then the gap is increased to 1.5 meters.
• When planting, the root collar is deepened no more than 3 cm, otherwise it may rot, which will lead to the death of the plant.
• The total planting depth is up to 50 cm.
• The young plant is well received in a new place, but you can speed up the process if you dip the roots in a mixture of mullein and clay.

The plant does not tolerate stagnant water, and therefore cannot be planted in swampy areas. It is also not allowed to choose a shaded place - with a lack of light, jasmine becomes very elongated and blooms very poorly.

Basic rules for caring for garden jasmine

If jasmine is provided with attention, planting and care will certainly result in magnificent flowering. Each young bush should require at least 30-40 liters of water in the summer heat. If there is not enough moisture, the leaves of the bush will fade very quickly.

Jasmine should be fed annually, for which it is used:

• organics - a bucket of manure is diluted as 1:10 for one plant;
• a solution of a mixture of superphosphate (30 g), urea (10 g), potassium sulfate (15 g) per 10 liters of water for one plant.

Other care measures include:

1. Loosening the soil in the root circle is performed twice during the summer.
2. Regular mulching, layer up to 4 cm.
3. Annual pruning and thinning - all shoots over 12 years old are removed. Thanks to pruning, strong young growth is formed, on which many flowers will develop.
4. Removing faded flowers.

Mock orange lends itself well to shaping - from the more developed side you can cut off strong branches by 1/2, and from the less developed side the pruning is carried out to the ground. This ensures the growth of young new shoots and inhibits the growth of strong branches, as a result of which the jasmine crown “levels out”.

A “dense” bush with many shoots will bloom poorly. To rejuvenate plants, they use this method - at the end of winter, 3-5 trunks are cut at a height of 35-40 cm, and all the rest are cut off at the ground. The cuts must be treated with garden varnish. In summer, the pruned bush is watered in a timely manner and fed with humus. Until autumn, new shoots form, which will need to be removed again in the spring, leaving 2-3 shoots on each stump. Only next year will a fully renewed bush be formed, which will begin to bloom only after 2 years.

Methods for propagating garden jasmine

There is nothing complicated about the question of how to propagate jasmine. There are several traditional methods of reproduction:

• green cuttings;
• root layering;
• dividing the bush.

Lignified cuttings from the first year's growth are cut in the fall. In the spring they are planted in the ground (the lower cut is made oblique), and only 2-3 buds should remain on the surface. The soil under the cuttings is kept moist. You can plant mock orange cuttings in a greenhouse, so the rooting process will go faster.

Diseases and pests of garden jasmine

The jasmine flower is rarely affected by insects, however, under inappropriate conditions, spider mites or aphids can settle on it and infect the leaves. It is recommended to spray the infected plant with a fungicide.

But most often, problems with foliage arise due to inappropriate humidity levels and insufficient watering. The cause of curling, deformation, and falling leaves can also be sunburn caused by direct sunlight. Mock orange tolerates transplantation well and can be moved or shaded. Otherwise, there are no problems with the plant - garden jasmine develops well and blooms profusely, delighting with white fragrant flowers.

Jasmine - flower, whose name comes from the Persian word "yasmin". Its translation is “fragrant.” Jasmine is indeed famous for its scent. It intensifies in the evening. During the daytime heat, the buds of the plant are covered. The coolness of the evening allows the flowers to open up and release all their aroma to the air.

They fill not only gardens, but also houses. There are indoor views jasmine. flower-shrub has features that need to be taken into account when growing in a pot and is just interesting to know. So, let's get acquainted.

Features of jasmine

Jasmine – flower-tree, more precisely, a bush. There are no herbs in the family. There are few of them in the Olive family, to which it belongs jasmine. Flower at home It can be curly or erect. Among wild species, the division remains. The stems of some shrubs twine around a support, like vines, or spread along the ground. This land is located mainly in Asia. This is the birthplace of jasmine. But, some species are also found on the Arabian Peninsula, the Caucasus and Transcaucasia.

Indoor jasmine flower, like other representatives of the genus, is an evergreen plant. This distinguishes it from chebushnik, which is considered a twin of the fragrant shrub. However, the chebushnik sheds its leaves. In shape it really does look like jasmine. The greenery is imparipinnate, that is, there is an odd number of petals on one axis. Jasmine also has trifoliate leaves, like clover.

The shoots of the plant are usually higher than a meter. The stems of the bushes are thin, green, and highly branched. In indoor floriculture, additional pruning and plucking of shoots is performed, forming the most lush crown and inhibiting growth jasmine

Home flower and its wild relatives are distinguished by regularly shaped buds. They can be large or small, depending on the type. All buds have two stamens and an upper type of ovary. This means that the base is attached to the receptacle without merging with other areas of the flower.

The color of the buds is white. Black jasmine – flower mystical. People started talking about its existence thanks to the release of the perfume of the same name from Bulgari. However, the mystery of the night is conveyed in them through woody notes, amber and patchouli. Jasmine used is standard, white.

In perfumery and cosmetics, it is not the plant itself that is useful, but the essential oil from it. colors. Smells like jasmine and lots of green teas. But it is not the oil that is added to them, but the petals themselves. If we talk about the essence, it is expensive. A ton of fresh flowers goes into 1 kilogram of ether. It is not surprising that the Black Jasmine perfume from Bulgari is considered luxury.

Properties of jasmine flowers in the form of oil they are useful not only in perfumery, but also in medicine. The aroma of ether soothes, and it itself disinfects, relieves pain, enhances lactation and facilitates childbirth. The product is good as an anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diaphoretic, antispasmodic. Jasmine essential oil is also recognized as an erotic stimulant. For example, not a single Indonesian wedding is complete without fragrant flowers.

Types of Jasmine

Botanists count about 300 species of jasmine. Let's look at the most popular ones in indoor and garden floriculture. Multifloral jasmine – flower, species which is formed by dark green oval-shaped leaves and lush inflorescences at the ends of the branches.

The buds are distinguished by a pink glow and the strongest aroma among jasmines. The size of the bushes is also attractive. In nature they do not exceed 2 meters. In indoor conditions, the plant is usually limited to one and a half meters.

Nizkyi is also famous for its one and a half meter height jasmine. Flowers V tea suitable, but more often used for decorating gardens and apartments. The buds are collected into “umbrellas”. This compensates for the small size of the flowers - up to 3 centimeters in diameter. The petals have a yellowish tint. The first buds open at the beginning of summer. The beauty of the flowers is emphasized by the two-colored foliage. It is light green below and dark green above.

The two-color color of the leaves is also characteristic of Officinalis jasmine. It is also distinguished by angular shoots and long pedicels on which umbrellas of buds are held. The flowers are white, with a strong aroma. Medicinal Jasmine essential oil is especially beneficial, hence the name of the species. Its representatives are low - 1-1.5 meters in height.

The giants include the Large-flowered species. Shoots reach 10 meters in length. The group contains both vines and upright shrubs. You can see them only in greenhouses and gardens and, of course, in wild conditions. The plants are distinguished by variegated foliage and large buds, after which they are named. Flowers are arranged in groups of about 10 pieces.

There are about 5 buds in the “umbrellas” of Arabian jasmine. They come in terry form and are good for teas due to their pleasant, subtle aroma. Arabian varieties flower shop "Jasmine" doesn't offer. Plants of the species are tall, like large-flowered bushes. Arabian jasmine does not reach ten meters, but it often grows up to 6-7 meters.

In potted floriculture they celebrate the Finest jasmine. Flower care requires reverence, since it is found in nature in the highlands. We need both fresh air and coolness. The shrub will repay conscientious care with white, fragrant and large buds.

They bloom in January, which is not typical for most indoor crops. Flowering ends in March. Afterwards, plants of the species delight with decorative foliage. It is pubescent and velvety. Thin, elegantly curved shoots are also covered with villi.

Caring for jasmine at home

Jasmine flowers are useful saturated with moisture. It is from these that fragrant ether is obtained. A lack of water is indicated by wrinkled buds and foliage. The average watering regime is 2-3 times a week plus daily spraying.

At the same time, you need to avoid direct rays of the sun. They burn the bushes and take away their moisture. But you shouldn’t put plants in the shade either. Representatives of the genus are light-loving, accustomed to abundant, scattered rays.

Difficulties can be caused by the temperature conditions necessary for growing jasmine. During the flowering period, it needs 10-13 degrees. Otherwise, the bushes dry out. The rest time is experienced at +16-18 Celsius. In apartments it is usually hotter, about 22-25. Jasmine is also not frost-resistant.

Temperatures below 7 degrees are detrimental to the flower. Taking all this into account, many lovers of potted crops grow jasmine in glassed-in loggias, on verandas, and specially equipped greenhouses.

The substrate for jasmines is made up of 3 parts clay soil and 1 part peat. Once a year this mixture is enriched with fertilizers. Feeding is given every 2 weeks during spring and summer.

Jasmine price

Buy jasmine flowers They offer for 500-700 rubles. This is what they ask for for 0.5 kilograms of dried buds. Their purchase makes it possible to create tea compositions yourself and enrich ready-made mixtures from stores.

Essential oil of jasmine flowers does not cost less than 100 rubles per 10 milliliters. Standard price is 150-250 rubles. As for potted plants, you will have to fork out about 700-800 rubles. This is the cost of bushes 20-30 centimeters high, in plastic pots with a diameter of 12-15 centimeters. If the jasmine is in bloom at the time of sale, they usually ask for 900 rubles.