Jasmine isn't just a plant, it's an experience. Its exotic, sweet scent can transform the atmosphere of an entire home in moments. While we know outdoor jasmines (mock orange) from gardens, we're focusing here on the one that will bring joy indoors — pink jasmine (Jasminum Polyanthum).
It's the ideal choice for lovers of aromatherapy and natural aesthetics.
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We have beautifully grown plants on a trellis for you, full of buds. Just let it open indoors, and you'll experience that wonderful scent.
A Tip From Florist Andrea (Natural Style):
"Jasmine is romance itself. It grows very fast and needs support (a ring or a ladder trellis) to climb. My tip? Don't put it in an overheated living room. Jasmine loves bright, cooler hallways, bedrooms, or conservatories (around 15–18°C). In the cool it stays in bloom much longer, and the scent won't be so intense it gives you a headache."
How to Grow Indoor Jasmine?
It's not demanding, but it has its quirks that need to be respected.
1. Location and Light
It needs plenty of light to set flowers. An east- or west-facing window is ideal.
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Watch out: Protect it from direct midday sun in summer.
2. Watering and Humidity
The substrate should stay consistently slightly moist. It drinks a lot while blooming! But watch out for overwatering — it must never sit in water.
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Tip: It loves misting (but not on the flowers, so they don't turn brown).
3. What to Do After It Finishes Blooming?
Don't be afraid to prune it. Jasmine grows vigorously like a vine. Trimming encourages branching and further blooming next season.
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Summering outdoors: In summer it'll be happiest outside on a balcony or terrace (in shade). Fresh air does it good.
Healing Effects: More Than Just a Scent
The scent of jasmine isn't just pleasant — it's also healing. In aromatherapy it's used for:
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Calming the mind: It works against stress and anxiety.
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Better sleep: Jasmine in the bedroom (if the scent isn't too strong) helps you fall asleep peacefully.
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Harmony: It's known as the "king of oils" and is considered an aphrodisiac.
Frequently asked questions about growing indoor jasmine
Where should I put jasmine?
According to florist Andrea, don't put it in an overheated living room. Jasmine loves bright, cooler hallways, bedrooms or winter gardens (around 15–18 °C), and in the cool it blooms much longer. It needs a lot of light, an east or west window is ideal, and in summer protect it from direct midday sun.
How do I water jasmine?
The substrate should stay slightly moist, and during flowering jasmine drinks a lot. But it must not stand in water. It loves misting, just not on the flowers so they don't turn brown.
Does jasmine need support?
Yes. It grows very fast like a liana and needs a support (a ring or a trellis) to climb.
What should I do with jasmine after flowering?
Don't be afraid to prune it. Cutting it back encourages branching and flowering next season. In summer it is happiest outdoors on a balcony or terrace (in shade).
Does the scent of jasmine help with sleep?
In aromatherapy jasmine is used to calm the mind and improve sleep. Jasmine in the bedroom helps you fall asleep peacefully, as long as the scent is not too strong.
Will you deliver jasmine without the buds dropping?
Yes. Jasmine has delicate buds sensitive to temperature changes, so we carry it in heated Airway vehicles. It is not exposed to draughts or frost. We deliver Jasminum polyanthum in decorative wrapping as a gift. You will also find jasmine in the overview Flowering Houseplants: 10 Species.
Why Order Jasmine From Květiny Expres?
Jasmine has delicate buds that are extremely sensitive to temperature changes.
✅ Airway delivery: We transport it in heated vehicles. It's not exposed to drafts or frost that could cause the buds to drop on the way from the shop.
✅ Gift wrapping: We deliver it in decorative packaging as a beautiful gift for a woman.
Let your home bloom. The KvětinyExpres.cz team
