Plant Identifier
Night-blooming Jasmine

Night-blooming Jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum

Family: SolanaceaeNative: West Indies and Northern South AmericaIdentified: Apr 10, 2026

An evergreen woody shrub characterized by long, slender, green leaves and small, greenish-white tubular flowers that are famous for their intense fragrance released at night.

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Care instructions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Requires moist, well-draining soil and regular watering during the growing season. Protect from frost as it is a tropical plant, and prune after flowering to maintain shape.