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It sounds like possibly a problem with sooty mold. This can be washed off but that will not keep it from coming back. You may have a problem with aphids or another insect. Try spraying the vine with a neem based insecticide or a horticultural oil to kill the insects. Once they are under control the sooty mold should subside.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

my climbing star jasmine has a black substance covering the leafs and getting onto surrounding areas. How do I get rid of it?

-- Contributed by: Marian

These "beans" are seed pods. If you want to keep seeds from your jasmine for planting or giving away, you'll need to watch them carefully. The pods will break open and the seeds will disperse when the pod is ripe. If you catch them before they break open, you can save the seeds. Watch for the pod to turn brown; then you'll know it's about ready to burst.

Keep in mind, growing jasmine from seed is not always successful. However, if you have time and want to give it a shot, it won't hurt anything. Just soak the seeds first (about 12 hours) to soften them a bit.

Then put them in a seed starting mix and cover lightly. They will need to be kept warm for germination to occur. If they are kept at a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees, they will hopefully germinate in about a month.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

my white jasmin is in ahanginf basket and the other one is growing through a pergola. now, I have these green beans growing?!!?!? do i cut off those beans and dry them??? can't find no infos about that!~ thank you!

-- Contributed by: white jasmin

This is a good with beautiful flowers.

-- Contributed by: opi n indah

Hi Lillian, The jasmine may drop its leaves when it is too moist. Check the moisture level and don't let the plant dry out completely (it will require less water during the winter months). The humidity level should also be constant; keep your plants away from heat sources.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Hi Stacey, The plants need to be kept moist, but not soaking wet - don't let them dry out completely. Hopefully, the barrels you have them in have proper drainage. I would also check for signs of insect problems.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

My star jasmine is dropping its leaves. It is in a container and we brought it into the garden room for the winter. Why is it losing leaves?

-- Contributed by: Lillian Hammett

Hi,

I love my Star Jamine and I have them set up in wine barrels and they are climbing on lattice. One of my plants is drooping and when I pull off a leaf the white oozy stuff is barely present (unlike the other plants). I don't water it less or more than the other two plants. I do have an outdoor umbrella shading part of it. Please help!

-- Contributed by: Stacey

Hi Kelly, I can't say for sure, but it sounds like leaf spot. Check out this: Jasmine Pathology from Florida State, which describes how to detect leaf spot and control of it.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

My creeping jasmine has black spot on the back of the leaves. What is it and what can I do about it?

-- Contributed by: kelly

Hi Judy, You didn't say where you live, but Jasmine plants do best where there is cold evenings and warm days. If you're fertilizing them, stop. Too much nitrogen encourages them to grow a lot, but not produce blooms. Cut back on watering them frequently too, if this is the case. These plants usually do well on their own without human interference.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

My Jasmine is not producing flowers. What can I do to encouraging budding?

-- Contributed by: Judy

Hi Michelle, Jasmine doesn't like being in windy areas. Try to place them in an area where they are protected, or try to protect them with fencing. The soil they are planted in should be well drained. Take care not to overwater them as this will also cause the leaves to turn brown.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

They look so beautiful and smell fantastic!!

-- Contributed by: love flowers

Hello, I bought 2 star jasmine vines already very established and on trellis's. One is in half day sun and was doing okay until the winds started and now it's leaves are dry and falling. The other is in full sun and almost all of it's leaves have dried and dropped. I water them every other day so I don't understand why the leaves are dying. The nursery said they should grow great in my climate (Santa Cruz, CA). Can you help shed some light on this issue?

-- Contributed by: Michelle

Hello Desperate Housewife, Your Jasmine plant may have stopped blooming due to the winter months. There is less sunlight during this time. Until you can take it outdoors again, make sure it is getting plenty of light and be careful not to over water the plant. When you are able to get it outside again, give it a one-time application of a tablespoon of Epsom salts mixed with water (available at your local drug store). It will kick start the blooming process.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I just love jasmine. I bought two kinds recently. The pink jasmine and the Carolina jasmine. I'm excited about having them in my garden.

-- Contributed by: gorywill

Help me....my jasmine stopped blooming. It's been a month and they have not grown any flowers. There are just leaves. I don't know what happened.

-- Contributed by: desperate housewife

Jasmine is my lovely friend, yes I'm really lucky.

-- Contributed by: varan

Jasmine is my name lol hahahaha

-- Contributed by: Jasmine

i love how my flower smell

-- Contributed by: Jasmine
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