Orange Jasmine

Botanical Name: Murraya paniculata
Description: Orange jasmine is a popular evergreen ornamental shrub known for its glossy dark-green leaves and highly fragrant white flowers. The plant produces clusters of small, star-shaped blossoms that release a sweet citrus-like fragrance, especially in the evening. After flowering, it may develop small oval red or orange berries. Orange jasmine is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions as a hedge, garden shrub, or container plant because of its dense growth, attractive foliage, and pleasant scent.
Care Instructions:
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. It grows best with several hours of bright sunlight each day but can tolerate light shade.
Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between watering.
Soil: Thrives in well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Temperature: Grows best in warm climates between 18–35°C. Protect from frost and extremely cold temperatures.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity but can adapt to normal outdoor humidity levels.
Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to promote healthy growth and flowering.
Pruning: Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Removing old or damaged branches also improves air circulation.
Placement: Ideal for garden hedges, borders, patios, balconies, and large pots. It is also commonly used as an ornamental landscape shrub due to its fragrance and attractive foliage.