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Flaxbee

(13,661 posts) Wed Apr 3, 2013, 05:57 PM Apr 2013

Indoor jasmine plant - question...

My mother is a HUGE fan of jasmine, but she's slowing down a lot and lives in assisted living so she doesn't have her own garden anymore. I want to send her some jasmine (or lilac, her other favorite, but I don't think lilac will thrive indoors -- please correct me if I'm wrong) for Mother's Day.

I have read that jasmine, aside from smelling wonderful, also is a good plant to encourage sleep - smells good, or is relaxing, or whatever it might be that promotes peaceful slumber.

Anyway - I'd like to send my mom an indoor jasmine plant (already potted), but the first place I saw one - White Flower Farm - is sold out. There are many retailers on Amazon, but I really don't have a clue how to determine the best product.

Anyone here knowledgeable about jasmine? Care to offer an opinion? Thanks!

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Indoor jasmine plant - question... (Original Post) Flaxbee Apr 2013 OP

I'm curious, as well ekelly Apr 2013 #1

Not sure this will be much help ,but my daughter received a jasmine plant for her wedding likesmountains 52 Apr 2013 #2

here's a link to the article about plants that help with sleep -- Flaxbee Apr 2013 #3

FTD has a nice circle topiary one, I think it;s s till available bettyellen Apr 2013 #4

thanks, bettyellen Flaxbee Apr 2013 #5

you're welcome! I love jasmine too. ;-) bettyellen Apr 2013 #6

Dave's Garden RILib Apr 2013 #7

ekelly

(426 posts)

1. I'm curious, as well

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Wed Apr 3, 2013, 08:12 PM

Apr 2013

I'm sorry that I don't have an answer for you, Flaxbee, but I hope someone with knowledge of the subject answers your post. I like the idea of an indoor Jasmine plant, but haven't a clue wether they can thrive indoors.

likesmountains 52

(4,175 posts)

2. Not sure this will be much help ,but my daughter received a jasmine plant for her wedding

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Wed Apr 3, 2013, 08:48 PM

Apr 2013

10 years ago. She has moved 6 times since then, has no green thumb...and the plant is still doing ok and flowering on occasion. I think they might be pretty forgiving as plants go.

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)

3. here's a link to the article about plants that help with sleep --

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Thu Apr 4, 2013, 12:32 PM

Apr 2013

and it does indicate that jasmine can be a good indoor plant under the right circumstances (temp and light):

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/plants-that-help-you-get-a-goo-123256

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)

4. FTD has a nice circle topiary one, I think it;s s till available

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 05:18 PM

Apr 2013

I would try and call them and make sure it is full of buds and not past prime bloom wise.
Anything you buy from Amazon will not be as attractive- need potting, pruning, might not even bloom this year. At least FTD will give you something table ready and pretty close to the pics, which were lovely.