Water
Water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during winter months when the plant's growth slows down.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Wild Jasmine
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Slingshot (Tabernaemontana laurifolia) is an evergreen shrub native to the Americas, known for its fragrant white flowers and medicinal properties.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate to High
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allowing the top inch to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 18-25°C. Avoid drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Toxic if ingested
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during winter months when the plant's growth slows down.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape, remove dead or overgrown branches, and encourage bushier growth. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best done in spring.
Remove spent flowers to promote continuous blooming. Use clean, sharp pruning tools.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Use a rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and warm, and provide bright, indirect light.
Rooting typically takes several weeks to a few months.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Repot in spring before new growth begins.
Water thoroughly after repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Slingshot (Tabernaemontana laurifolia)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Tabernaemontana |
| Species | Tabernaemontana laurifolia |
Similar in genus Tabernaemontana
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data