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Pesto Change-o is a Jasminum sambac, commonly called Arabian jasmine · Sampaguita · Mogra.

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  1. Pesto Change-o Jasminum sambac

    Milestone Public node_buccaneer

    Repotted into a bigger home today.

    4 sunbeams
  2. Pesto Change-o Jasminum sambac

    Milestone Public node_buccaneer

    Found two new growth points after the feed.

    1 sunbeam

About this plant

Common name Arabian jasmine · Sampaguita · Mogra
Scientific name Jasminum sambac
Sun Full sun to bright partial shade
Water Regular; keep moist, do not let dry out fully
Soil Rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
Nickname Pesto Change-o

Fun facts

  • It is the national flower of the Philippines (sampaguita) and one of the national flowers of Indonesia.
  • The flowers are the standard source of fragrance for traditional jasmine tea.
  • Popular cultivars like 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' have double, rose-like blossoms.
  • In South and Southeast Asia the flowers are strung into garlands for weddings, festivals, and religious offerings.

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