Indoor Plants
Outdoor Plants
Arabian Jasmine
The much-loved Arabian jasmine, with fragrant white flowers that fill the garden and entrance with scent in bloom season. Available in four local types: Jizani, Moroccan, Egyptian and Iraqi.
- Light: Morning sun, midday shade
- Water: Moist, not soggy
- Temperature: Loves warmth
Description
Arabian jasmine (full) is one of the most loved fragrant plants in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf: an evergreen shrub with white, sweetly scented flowers that perfume the garden and entrance, especially in summer.
Why Arabian jasmine?
- White flowers with a strong, distinctive scent.
- Evergreen; keep it as a shrub or let it climb a fence or support.
- Non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
Where to plant it
A bed by the entrance or outdoor seating, a large pot on a balcony or rooftop, or along a garden fence. Choose a spot with morning sun and shelter from strong midday sun in peak summer.
Care in the Saudi climate
- Light: bright light, sheltered from the hottest hours of sun.
- Water: keep the soil moist but not soggy; water less in winter.
- Soil: rich and well-drained.
- Feeding: a low-nitrogen fertilizer once a month in the growing season.
- Pruning: trim after a flush of flowers to keep its shape.
Sizes
- 40–50 cm, in four types: Jizani, Moroccan, Egyptian and Iraqi.
Three things to get right.
Lighting
Needs bright light to flower, with shelter from the hottest hours of sun in peak summer.
Watering
Keep the soil moist but not soggy in the growing season, and water less in winter.
Temperature & humidity
A warmth-loving plant that flowers mainly in summer and doesn't tolerate frost.
