Jasminum spp.

Common Name :

Jasmine

Product Use :

Flowering Plant

Pronunciation :

JAZ-my-num

Family Roots :

Member of the Oleaceae (olive family). 

Native to tropical and sub-tropical areas throughout the world. 

Common relatives include olive, privet, ash and lilac.

Availability :

Mostly spring-summer.

Flower Color :

Mainly white but also yellow and pink.

Decorative Life :

Plant can survive for weeks to years, depending on the environment. Flowers mostly in summer but may flower throughout the year if conditions are favorable.

Ethylene Sensitivity :

Medium

Ethylene Comments :

Flower and/or leaf fall are possible when exposed to ethylene. Treat with an anti-ethylene product. While researchers have documented the beneficial effects of spraying STS on potted and bedding plants to prevent or reduce ethylene-induced disorders, labels for registered STS products only give directions for uptake solutions, not sprays. Therefore, Chain of Life Network cannot recommend STS as a spray until it is properly registered for this application method. Only MCP is presently registered for this application method.

Storage Specifics :

Chill sensitive, store above 55 degrees F.

Tidbits :

Jasminum, ancient name of Arabic origin. 

Will generally do well in light levels at least bright enough to read a newspaper in comfort.

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