Jasmine ‘Belle of India’ (Jasminum sambac)
Best indoor shrub for fragrance lovers seeking year-round floral blooms.
Discover the Jasmine ‘Belle of India’ (Jasminum sambac), a captivating cultivar celebrated for its intensely sweet floral fragrance and stunning double pure white flowers. This plant features an upright vining growth habit, perfect for indoor cultivation. It thrives in warm environments, needing a minimum of 60º and good light. As an everbloomer, it offers continuous beauty and aromatic delight throughout the year. For optimal care, use clay pots, water when soil is visually dry, and feed moderately, avoiding winter feeding. This perennial shrub promises a rewarding and fragrant experience.
$16.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1635
/ 2688
#1635 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Pot Size
42.5
/ " or "
Who it's for
- Fragrance lovers seeking a potent, exotic indoor scent
- Gardeners wanting prolific, visually striking white blooms
- Container gardeners needing a versatile, mobile tropical plant
Who should skip it
- Indoor growers lacking bright, humid environments
- Busy gardeners wanting a low-maintenance, pest-free plant
- Casual plant owners preferring a hands-off pruning routine
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
The intensely sweet floral scent easily perfumes an entire indoor room.
Bloom consistency
True to its everbloomer status, it provides reliable year-round floral displays.
Indoor adaptability
Compact growth habit makes it an ideal candidate for container gardening.
Maintenance demand
Intermediate care requirements necessitate consistent attention to temperature and pruning needs.
Growth rate
Steady development ensures the plant stays manageable within small indoor spaces.
Light sensitivity
Requires significant direct sun exposure to maintain vigorous, healthy flowering cycles.
Key Specs
Pot Size
4" or 2.5"
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Everbloomer
Hardiness Zone
10
Plant Type
Fragrant Flowering Plant
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
60º
Grows To
1-2 feet
Life Cycle
Perennial Shrub
Features
- Intensely sweet floral fragrance
- Double pure white flowers
- Continuous blooming (everbloomer)
- Upright vining growth habit
- Suitable for indoor cultivation
- Responds well to pruning
- Requires moderate feeding
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers overwhelmingly on the exceptional, intoxicating fragrance of the Jasmine Belle of India. Buyers consistently praise the powerful scent, confirming it surpasses other jasmine types. Many also report receiving healthy, vigorous stock that establishes quickly. While the premium price causes some initial surprise given the small size, experienced tropical growers find the plant a worthwhile investment. Success hinges on meeting its specific light and humidity needs. For serious fragrance collectors prepared for its care, this jasmine is a highly rewarding, must have specimen that delivers on its primary promise of superior aroma.
Know before you buy
Yes, this cultivar is well-suited for indoor cultivation. It requires a minimum temperature of 60ºF and plenty of direct sunlight to thrive and bloom consistently.
The 'Belle of India' is a compact shrub that typically reaches a mature height of 1 to 2 feet. Its upright vining habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller indoor spaces or tabletops.
Yes, it is considered an everbloomer. With the right light and consistent care, you can expect continuous, fragrant double white flowers year-round.
Water the plant only when the soil is visually dry to the touch. Feed it moderately during the active growing season, but be sure to stop all feeding during the winter months.
No, this plant is not pet-safe. It is best to keep it in a location that is inaccessible to cats and dogs.
Yes, this variety responds very well to pruning. Regular trimming will help you manage its vining growth habit and encourage a bushier, more compact shape.
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