Jasminum auriculatum, the juhi or needle-flower jasmine, is a scrambling, twining shrub grown across India for its small, white, intensely fragrant flowers borne in profusion during the warm and monsoon months. The slender stems and neat foliage make it ideal for trellises, fences, arches and large pots, where it can be trained or allowed to mound. Its sweet evening scent and abundant blooms make it a staple for garlands, hair adornment and worship. Hardy and easy to grow in full sun with regular watering, juhi flowers freely with minimal fuss. A classic fragrant climber that brings perfume to Indian gardens and balconies.
Specifications
| Family |
Oleaceae |
| Native region |
Indian subcontinent |
| Mature height |
2-4 m as climber |
| Mature spread |
1-2 m |
| Growth rate |
Moderate to fast |
| Foliage |
Small, trifoliate, semi-evergreen |
| Flower colour |
White |
| Flower season |
Warm and monsoon months |
| Climate zone |
Tropical to subtropical |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to light shade for best blooms |
| Watering |
Water regularly; keep soil moist not soggy |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained, fertile, organic-rich soil |
| Temperature |
Warm 18-38°C; protect from frost |
| Humidity |
Prefers moderate to high humidity |
| Fertilizer |
Balanced feed monthly in growing season |
| Pruning |
Prune after flowering to shape and boost blooms |
| Repotting |
Every 1-2 years for container plants |
| Propagation |
Stem cuttings and layering |
| Pests & problems |
Aphids, mealybugs, whitefly, red spider mite |
| Toxicity / safety |
Non-toxic; flowers used traditionally |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Grown on trellises, arches and in pots for its fragrant white flowers, widely used in garlands, hair adornment and worship. Its sweet evening scent perfumes gardens and balconies.</p>
Growing tips
<p>In India, give juhi full sun, regular watering and a support to climb, and prune after the main flush to encourage more blooms. It propagates easily from cuttings and layering in the warm season.</p>