Looking for a flowering plant that’s both low maintenance and highly rewarding? Meet the Star Jasmine—Kenya’s best-kept climbing secret. Its delicate white flowers release a sweet, lingering fragrance at dusk, turning your home or balcony into a botanical haven.
The Star That Blooms After Sunset
Star Jasmine isn’t technically a true jasmine, but its scent is just as powerful. Perfect for fences, trellises, and balcony railings, it’s a fast-growing evergreen that loves to sprawl, climb, and bloom with minimal effort.
Simple Care, Big Impact
Sunlight: Loves full to partial sunlight. An east-facing wall is perfect.
Watering: Water deeply once the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid soggy conditions.
Support: Provide a trellis or wire to help it climb beautifully and stay neat.
Feeding: Use a flowering plant fertilizer once a month to encourage lush growth and blooms.
Where Star Jasmine Shines
Ideal for Nairobi balconies, Mombasa courtyards, and Kisumu verandahs. Its glossy green leaves and twining habit also make it a top pick for privacy screens and romantic archways.
Bonus: It’s Pet-Friendly!
Worried about pets nibbling on your greenery? Good news—Star Jasmine is non-toxic to dogs and cats, making it a family-friendly favorite for plant lovers in Kenya.
