9 The World's Most Popular Types Of Melati Plants, Interested In Growing At Home?

Illustration of the world's most popular type of jasmine plant (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA Jasmine flowers always have a special place in the hearts of plant lovers. Its soft color and calming aroma make it a symbol of misery and defamation. Interestingly, jasmine is not just one type there are so many varieties from various parts of the world that have unique characteristics. Come on, identify some of them so that you can find jasmine that is most suitable for the garden or yard of the house.

Melati is known as Indonesia's national flower and is often used in traditional ceremonies and weddings, reported by IPB Digitani, Wednesday, October 22. The flowers are clean white with a calming soft aroma. This plant can grow both in the tropics and likes full sunlight. Besides being beautiful, white jasmine is also often used as the basic ingredient for essential oils and jasmine tea.

Often called 'classical' jasmine, this type is known for its small white flowers and a full-flare strong aroma. This plant grows and can reach a length of up to six meters. The treatment is relatively easy, just watered regularly without having to be too frequent. Reported by Epic Gardening, jasmine gambir or Jasminary officianale is a favorite for fence ornament and garden theory.

This type is famous for its interest is bigger with a more intense aroma than ordinary jasmine. The color is a little creamy white, dark green leaves that contrast. Melati Myr is often the main ingredient in natural perfume thanks to its distinctive aroma. In addition, this plant is also easy to care for and suitable for growing in a warm climate.

Different from most tropical jasmine, this type thrives in winter. The flowers are bright yellow without a strong aroma, but still charming when blooming in the midst of low temperatures. It grows as a cold-resistant shrub, suitable for areas with cool weather. Melati is often used to beautified by fences or stone walls.

As the name implies, this jasmine has bright yellow flowers that bloom almost all year long in warm climate areas. The aroma is soft and small in shape, making it suitable as a pot ornamental plant. This type is also often used as a cover for the soil due to its fast growth and imbun.

Although not a pure member of the Jasumin genus, stellar jasmine is often considered part of the jasmine extended family because of its similar aroma. The flower is in the form of a small white star with a strong fragrance, especially at night. This plant is suitable to be used as a fence or pergola plant because it grows and is heat resistant.

This type is known as the 'bride' because it is often used in wedding decorations. The flower is in the form of a small white bell with a soft aroma. This plant likes a warm and moist place, and is suitable for hanging pots or as an indoor ornamental plant.

Also known as dwarf jasmine, this type grows low and compact, making it perfect for a minimalist garden or small pot. The flowers are soft yellow and the small leaves give a neat and elegant impression. Because it doesn't spread, jasmine is easy to adjust and suitable for balcony decoration.

For lovers of fresh aroma, this jasmine offers a distinctive fragrance of refreshing lemons. The flowers are white with thin petals and growing thickness in the stems that propagate. This type is very preferred because it is able to provide a combination of visual beauty and a unique aroma, perfect for tropical gardens or relaxation areas at home.

In addition to charming flowers, jasmine is known as a strong-flavoured plant that can create a calm and fresh atmosphere. Almost all of its varieties are easy to care for as long as it gets enough sunlight and the ground is not flooded. From the type that grows high to the tiny one, all of them are able to beautify your green space without much care.

Melati is not just an ordinary ornamental flower. This plant brings fragrance, cultural symbol, and natural calm to your environment. With the nine types of jasmine that are popular in the world above, you can adjust jasmine options according to your garden style or space needs. Just pay a little attention, and jasmine will provide beauty and a pleasant aroma.