Greek
Climbing jasmine
The Indian jasmine (or "star jasmine" or "rychospermo") is one of the most popular and beautiful climbing plants traditionally found in the yards of Greek homes.
(The total height of the plant about 50cm-90cm)
Originally from Asia, this particular jasmine stands out for its wonderful flowering that appears in spring and lasts until the first cold of winter. It is planted in a pot on our balcony to climb a frame on the wall as well as in a garden to grow on a fence or to cover a pergola.
It is a relatively resistant plant that with proper care can give us lush vegetation full of flowering. Let's see, in detail, which types of jasmine we can plant and what care it needs to enjoy the unique aroma of its flowers in our yard and terrace for many years.
It is an evergreen climbing plant that reaches a height of 4 meters, has characteristic pointed leaves and flowers that appear mainly in summer with a strong aroma. It is widely cultivated for its flowers used in aromatherapy.
How often does it need watering?
Indian jasmine does not have high watering requirements, as it is considered a relatively drought-resistant plant. For potted jasmine plants, it will need watering every 4-5 days in spring and autumn and every 2-3 days in summer. If the jasmine has been planted in a garden, we water once a week in the spring and autumn period and twice a week in the summer period when high temperatures and heat prevail. However, over-watering jasmine can cause the flowers to drop or wither, as well as blackening of the edges of its leaves.
And a secret about jasmine essential oil
From the jasmine flowers comes the wonderful and expensive jasmine essential oil which has relaxing and calming properties. In order to distill a few drops of jasmine essential oil, we will need to collect hundreds of jasmine flowers in the evening hours.