How To Take Care Of Jasmine Sambac Plant. Sambac Jasmines will grow under full sun conditions although we find that in our hot zone 8B summers that afternoon shade will help to maintain a darker green foliage while still providing ample flowers. The soil pH for jasmine is between 55 and 65 and should be checked with a soil test before the plant is placed in the soil.
Training If growing jasmine to climb a structure like a trellis or fence help it by training young vines. A jasmine plant likes bright indirect light throughout the year and in the winter benefits from a few hours of direct sun. For planting it is better to choose a finished substrate.
The plant can tolerate as much as four hours per day of direct sunlight from late spring through fall.
Avoid soggy soil as this will lead to rot. Slight watering is also necessary but since it has no root system you should not overdo it. Try moving your jasmine plant outside for the summer the plant will love it. Do not over-water the plant.
