Indoor jasmine plant - question...

[Flaxbee]

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!

[ekelly]

1. I'm curious, as well

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

5. thanks, bettyellen

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

[bettyellen]

6. you're welcome! I love jasmine too. ;-)

[RILib]

7. Dave's Garden

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