Planting and Maintenance

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  Frost protection will be required if temperatures reach bellow 40 degrees F.planting and potting image by Ray Kasprzak from Fotolia.com
  
  Use acidic soil to plant the Arabian Jasmine in which can be in either a pot or replace part of the dirt outside with acidic soil around when planting outside. Acidic soil is potting soil with added fertilizers and chemicals to promote growth.
  
  
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  Make sure that the soil is well drained and doesn't puddle when watering.Sun image by KPICKS from Fotolia.com
  
  Plant or place the pot of jasmine in an area where it can get full sun. It can grow in partial shade but if it does not receive enough sunlight it can effect flower production. Young seedlings will require some protection from the sun on hot days, mature plants are more heat tolerant.
  
  
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  Over-watering can cause the flowers to open prematurely.watering can image by aliengel from Fotolia.com
  
  Water the plant until the soil is damp but avoid over watering to the point the soil becomes soggy. To keep the soil moist water every few days as needed. Don't water midday in direct sunlight as this can bleach the leaves and can cause evaporation of minerals in the soil. During especially hot and dry days the plant will require more water.
  
  
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  The Grand Duke of Tuscany variety of Arabian Jasmine produces flowers that resemble small roses.sunset jasmine image by Evgenij Gorbunov from Fotolia.com
  
  Place fertilizer at the base of the plant once a month. All purpose fertilizer can be used instead of special plant specific versions. Organic fertilizer can also be used.
  
  
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  Tie the branches to the support before it blooms to prevent it from sagging.she smells the jasmine flowers image by Alexandra Gnatush-Kostenko from Fotolia.com
  
  Place a vertical plant stand for the plant to help it grow up if you want to shape it into a vine or a shrub. No support will be needed if the plant is being used as a ground cover.
  
  
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  A single Arabian jasmine plant can grow to 30 feet wide.jasmine flower image by Andrey Kulygin from Fotolia.com
  
  Prune the branches with sharp pruning shears at least yearly to prevent it from overgrowing. The Arabian jasmine plant grows in spurts and may require pruning more than once a year in warm climates that don't experience any frost.