Night Blooming Jasmine Live Plant, Cestrum nocturnum in 4 Inch Pot, Fragrant Night Flowering Tropical Shrub

Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) – Fragrant Live Plant in a 4-Inch Pot

Bring a special evening fragrance to your garden with Night-Blooming Jasmine, also known as Cestrum nocturnum. This tropical shrub is prized for its clusters of slender, white to greenish-yellow tubular flowers, which release a powerful fragrance after dark. It is a wonderful choice for a warm-climate garden, sunny patio, or container near an outdoor seating area where its nighttime scent can be enjoyed.

Despite its common name, Cestrum nocturnum is not a true jasmine (Jasminum). Its evening fragrance and flowering habit make it a distinctive addition to a collection of fragrant plants.

What You Will Receive

• One live Night-Blooming Jasmine plant

• Botanical name: Cestrum nocturnum

• Supplied in a 4-inch nursery pot

• A plant similar to the pictures

Plant height, branching, and leaf count may vary naturally. Flowers and fragrance at delivery are not guaranteed.

Night-Blooming Jasmine Care Guide

Light: Provide full sun to partial shade, ideally with around 4–6 hours of direct sunlight. In especially hot climates, some afternoon shade can help protect the plant from excessive heat.

Watering: Water thoroughly when the top layer of potting mix begins to dry. Keep the soil moderately moist during active growth, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Reduce watering when growth slows in cooler weather.

Soil: Use fertile, well-draining potting mix with organic matter. A container with drainage holes is important to prevent excess water from collecting around the roots.

Temperature: This plant prefers warm conditions and is best suited to tropical and subtropical climates. Protect it from frost and cold temperatures. In cooler regions, grow it in a container that can be moved to a protected location.

Fertilizing: During active growth, feed with a balanced fertilizer according to the product label. Avoid excessive feeding, which can encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowering.

Pruning: Prune away dead or damaged branches and trim as needed to maintain a bushy shape. Pruning after flowering can help manage size and encourage branching.

Container Growing: Night-Blooming Jasmine can be grown in a pot on a patio or balcony. Monitor moisture regularly, as small containers can dry quickly in warm weather. Repot when the plant outgrows its container, using fresh, well-draining potting mix.

Fragrance and Flowering: The flowers are most fragrant in the evening and at night. Flowering depends on plant maturity, light, temperature, and growing conditions, so blooms may not be present when your plant arrives.

Important Pet and Child Safety: Cestrum nocturnum is considered toxic if ingested. Keep the plant, especially its berries, away from children and pets. Do not eat any part of the plant.

A Fragrant Addition to Your Garden

If you enjoy fragrant flowering plants, Night-Blooming Jasmine offers an unusual sensory experience as its flowers release their scent after sunset. Place it in a warm, bright location where the fragrance can be appreciated while keeping the plant safely out of reach of children and pets.

Please review the care and safety information before ordering. You will receive one live Cestrum nocturnum in a 4-inch pot, similar to the pictures.