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Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 06:57 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

(421 posts)
1. I'm curious, as well
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 09:12 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

(4,093 posts)
2. Not sure this will be much help ,but my daughter received a jasmine plant for her wedding
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 09:48 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 --
Thu Apr 4, 2013, 01:32 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
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 06:18 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.

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
5. thanks, bettyellen
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 12:34 AM
Apr 2013

I'll definitely check. I know their bloom season is winter/early spring; I'd love to get her one this month or next...

 

RILib

(862 posts)
7. Dave's Garden
Tue Apr 30, 2013, 07:47 PM
Apr 2013

That website has lists of who is selling various plants and also very useful reviews of sellers.

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