Plant guide
Star jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star jasmine is non-toxic to cats. Its fragrant white flowers belong to a different plant from many other vines called jasmine, so check the botanical name.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Trachelospermum jasminoides only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides — Flower close-up
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Trachelospermum jasminoides
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Trachelospermum jasminoides only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
- Light
- Sunny position or Some direct sun
Sun to partial shade; a sheltered sunny position encourages flowers.
- Watering
Use well-drained soil; established vines tolerate some drought.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
In cold climates, use a movable container and overwinter indoors.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- Fertile, well-drained soil.
- Through the year
- Provide climbing support and prune after flowering. Clean sticky sap from tools.
Growing-guide sources
- Trachelospermum jasminoides ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Trachelospermum jasminoides only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.