Is Australian Wax Jasmine safe for pets?

Yes, Australian Wax Jasmine (Jasminum Simplicifolium) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Australian Wax Jasmine easy to care for?

Australian Wax Jasmine has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Australian Wax Jasmine grow indoors?

Australian Wax Jasmine is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Australian Wax Jasmine (Jasminum Simplicifolium) is a perennial vine in the Oleaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Jasminum simplicifolium is a scandent shrub or vine native to Oceania, occasionally used as an ornamental plant.

Last updated: February 2026

Australian Wax Jasmine

Jasminum Simplicifolium

Jasminum simplicifolium is a scandent shrub or vine native to Oceania, occasionally used as an ornamental plant.

Quick Facts

Type

vine

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

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Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, fragrance, climber

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Australian Wax Jasmine

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Oleaceae

Genus:Jasminum