lady of the night

How to Grow and Care for lady of the night

lady of the night · Cestrum nocturnum
Also known as: night jessamine; night-blooming jasmine

Under glass grow in containers using loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No.3 in full light with good ventilation and shade from hot sun. Water freely in summer and keep just moist in winter. Can be grown outdoors in a sheltered sunny site and well drained soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful of eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing lady of the night

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful of eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Under glass grow in containers using loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No.3 in full light with good ventilation and shade from hot sun. Water freely in summer and keep just moist in winter. Can be grown outdoors in a sheltered sunny site and well drained soil

How to Water lady of the night?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lady of the night?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lady of the night?

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What Soil Is Best for lady of the night?

Soil type
Loam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for lady of the night?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize lady of the night?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune lady of the night?

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

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How to Propagate lady of the night?

Propagate by seed in spring at 13-18°C, or propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant lady of the night?

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How to Care for lady of the night in Winter?

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How to Plant lady of the night?

Under glass grow in containers using loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No.3 in full light with good ventilation and shade from hot sun. Water freely in summer and keep just moist in winter. Can be grown outdoors in a sheltered sunny site and well drained soil

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How to Repot lady of the night?

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How to Harvest lady of the night?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of lady of the night

Harmful of eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of lady of the night

Plant typeShrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cestrum nocturnum
Genus
Cestrum
Family
Solanaceae
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