All jasmines prefer full sun to partial shade and a warm site. They grow well in regular garden soil with moderate levels of soil fertility and moisture, and they need frequent pinching and shaping to control growth. Low-growing, shrubby kinds make good hedges. Jasmines bush out and should not be jammed together. Set them at least 8 feet apart in shrub borders. Containerized plants are best planted in the fall.

Other than the extra watering and not as easy to transplant I don't see any reason not to use terra-cotta pots. I would pot it up bigger say a 10"-14" container sooner than later but be careful about overwatering in March and April. I think many commercial mixes would be just fine or try Als mix. I can't see that not doing great for Jasmine. During low light and the cool of late winter and early spring the biggest thing I worry about Maid of Orleans is getting them too wet and as it may take days to dry out enough for the next watering. This is not a good thing as least in my experience.
Happy Growing David

Thankyou hopflower and hitexplanter. I got this almost one week ago and haven't watered it yet. It still feels damp enough. When its time should I give a good soaking? Or just lightly? I think I will try Al's mix.Im making lots of it for everything else. This plant will go out after last frost and come back in before first frost. My hope is that it will continue to get bigger and I will go larger with the pot as needed. I hope it doesn't mind being brought in and out for six months. I will remember to pinch back spent blooms.I shouldn't fertilize now right?.And when Im ready to what does it like?..Filix

Sounds like it is a tight soil mix and will be prone to hold too much water or it is not gettig enough sun. I like to be able to water my jasmine at least twice a week this time of year, but again don't like to keep them wet. I like to water fully when I water so I want my plants to be dry when I water not wilting but the pot should be light then heavy after fully watered. You might consider poking some wire down through the soil to open some air space or giving it more direct sun or both. As for feeding soluble ferts should be fine. I am not much on the high bloom food types myself (high middle number). A 3-1-2 ratio to even ratio 1-1-1 should do well changing them up every month or so. You don't eat steak 3 times a day all year long neither do your plants if that makes any sense to you. Hope this gives you some ideas to work from but find out what works for you we all tend to do our own things and need to use others for ideas not dogma.
Happy Growing David

Well put David. Yes you have helped me. The pot is starting to feel light. After all the the things I read on soil and watering, I thought a good flush of water would make sence, giving it needed air. I just read alot of info on root pruning. Makes me wonder if I should prune the roots a little when I repot it. This forum is such a great place to learn. Thankyou so much. Filix

I agree about the feeding. Most people tend to fertilise and water too much. Use about a half strength of general fertilser the first time, and only after the first bloom. Do not repeat this until about six or more weeks later. The best thing to do is wait a bit and see how your plant is doing.

Yes, moist soil is good. Wet soil is not.

Thanks for the good advice. The plant is doing well. Alot of new growth. The sun is getting stronger in my window. And it loves it. Filix