Gelsemium sempervirens
A fragrant evergreen climber valued for yellow flowers and medicinal uses.
Habit
Perennial vine
Height
3–6 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-draining Loam
Shade
Partial sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
SE USA
Climatic Condition
Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15–20
Humidity (%)
60–80
Potting media
Peat+Compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
4–6 kg
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental blooms
NPK ratio
15:30:15
life Span
10–15 yrs
Health Benefits
Used in homeopathy for nerve pain
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Feed monthly during growth
Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, aphids, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or wilting leaves, stunted growth, soft or decaying roots, brown or black leaf spots, white powdery growth on foliage, leaf curling, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
improve soil drainage and avoid waterlogging, prune and destroy infected parts, maintain good air circulation and sunlight, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur or baking-soda spray for powdery mildew
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, fungicides with myclobutanil or propiconazole for powdery mildew, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.