Can Indonesian people plant Sampaguita flower? what's the different between Indonesian Melati?

Is it possible to bring Sampaguita flower overseas? For example from Philippines to Indonesia. Is the flower could live in any land beside its own land? Example in Indonesia? If it’s possible, can you tell me how to plant it? Because some article said that the flower opens only at night and lasts for about one day, but it doesn’t bear seed so the cultivation is brought up by cuttings. And about the blossom period of the flower, which is only for night, can we smell the unique sweet scent even if it’s not open?

Can Indonesian people plant Sampaguita flower? what's the different between Indonesian Melati?
You can grow them in Indonesia easily. Sampaguita plant cuttings are easy to root. More plants means more blooms at one given time and the more fragrance!

Plant them in 3 gal pots. The plants are both full sun or shade tolerant. Use a good potting soil (with lots of organic matter like peat moss and humus). If the plant is exposed to certain conditions for a long time it gets used to them, and may get stressed after the conditions change significantly. However, gradual change should be fine. The smaller the plant, the easier it gets adjusted to new conditions.

The potting mix must be well-drained. Never use top soil or garden soil for potting to avoid rotting in roots.

All Sampaguita plants need lots of light for blooming. Bright light along with regular fertilization will encourage blooming.

Move the plant into a larger pot every spring or when the plant overgrows the pot.

Sampaguita Plant Care

Fertilize the plants monthly with a balanced fertilizer from spring through fall.

The stems should be tied to supports and keep the soil evenly moist through the growing season.

Pruning of sampaguita should be taken up after flowering to keep the plants thinned and shaped.

Protect from frost in temperate regions.

As a tropical plant, the Sampaguita loves heat, it grows best when the soil around it stays moist but not soggy.

Do not over-fertilize or over water.

Bigger flowers need plenty of sun.



Good luck!

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