The Jasminum sampac or Arabian Jasmine is native to India, but is a cultivar in many places a round the globe. It is the national flower of the Philippines. The flower is Sampaguita.
There are many known cultivars of this species. Maid of Orleans, Grand Duke of Tuscany, and Arabian Nights are just a few.
Notes and future
Jasminum sambac specifics
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Jasminum sambac
- Common Name: Sampaguita, Arabian Jasmine
- Family: Oleaceae
- Varietals:
- Habitat/Range: Tropical lowlands, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Shrub or vine
- Leaves: Ovate smooth leaves
- Flowers: White and strongly scented
- Fruit/Seed: none
- Stem/Bark:
- Growth:
- Bonsai Notes
- Sun Exposure: Full sun 4-8 hours daily.
- Water Use: moderate water
- Soil Mix: Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
- Fertilizing: balanced fertilizer every 4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn).
- Styling and Maintenance
- Pruning: Regular pruning is essential.
- Defoliation: Partial or full leaf pruning can be used to reduce leaf size, making the tree appear more proportional as a miniature.
- Wiring: Branches can be wired year-round
Gallery images
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