We might be able to help if you tell us what you're doing with them (how frequent are you watering, how much sun they get, potting medium, etc.). I don't know of any specific text on jasmine, unfortunately.

all were repotted upon arrival in mirical grow soiless potting mix, into plastic pots 1 or 2 sizes up.

they were watered every 2 -3 days, as this is desert air, very dry. misted about the same.

all seemed fine, in fact within 5 months j. officionale was totally pot bound in an 8'' pot so i transplanted into a 12'' pot. within a week, it was dead.

at the same time, 2 j. polyanthums died.

maid of orleans and grand duke supreme are alive, but showing no growth.

the maid brought in some sort of insect that i treated with safers oil soap, close to the times of death.

the potting mix contains fertilizer, so there was only 1 application of jack's 10-30-20.

SYMPTOMS: retaining their pretty green color, the leaves dried completely, so would crumble into dust if touched. the lack of color change threw me, as i'd never heard of such a thing.

that's everything i can think of.

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It sounds like a humidity issue. My maid of Orleans does the same thing when I run the heater. I would suggest trying a humidity tray or even a humidifier if they are kept indoors.

Make sure they are about dry between waterings. I keep my jasmine indoors and water it about once a week.

You might want to look up "Al's container soils" either through google or gardenweb. I have my jasmine potted in his gritty mix and it is thriving.

Stephanie

thanks for the suggestions. i shall follow them as best i can, but pine bark fines seem impossible to find out in the middle of nowhere.

Suzie,

Where do you live? You mentioned your desert environment. Maybe there's a forum on GW for people growing in your region who might be able to give you tips?

I would not recommend Mircle Gro potting mix. Too much peat moss. Jasmines like a fast draining mix.
If that's all you have access to then add perlite if you don't have access to pine bark fines.
Perhaps a local nursery near by might carry Fafard professional potting mix. If so I would pick the fastest draining mix they offer.
I also suggest you get a moisture meter so you can check to see if you need to water or not.
I suspect you are over-watering your plants.
Jasmines like to dry out some between waterings.

Good luck!

-Robert