PetalPal
The white sap can irritate skin. Don't let pets chew on it.
Light
Bright light. It takes some shade.
Water
Water when it dries
Temperature
Hardy, down to -5°C
Feed
Once before it flowers
Do this when you get home
- Put it somewhere bright on the balcony, and give it something to climb
- Water when the top of the soil is dry
Day to day
- After flowering, prune it so new shoots come
- In winter the leaves may turn red. That's normal.
Common questions
Is this the same as jasmine?
No. Star jasmine is a vine in the dogbane family. True jasmine is a shrub in the olive family. They both have white, scented flowers, and that's where the likeness ends.
