By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener Jasmine is a gorgeous vining or shrubby plant that shines in good, well-drained soil and full sunlight, but happily adapts to less than perfect conditions. Although the plant is easy to grow, pests or environmental problems can cause yellow leaves on jasmine plants. Read on to learn about causes for jasmine leaves turning yellow and how to treat yellowing jasmine foliage. Reasons for Jasmine Leaves Turning Yellow Below are the most common issues to look at when a jasmine has yellow leaves. Pests Pests may be the culprits if your jasmine has yellow leaves. Rule out a pest infestation before you move on to more complicated troubleshooting. If you discover an infestation, treat the pests with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil. Scale – Scale is a tiny, sap-sucking pest that attaches itself to jasmine stems and leaves. Scale is recognized by its
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