Key Features & Benefits

• Evergreen ornamental flowering plant with glossy green leaves
• Produces unique egg-shaped white to creamy fragrant flowers
• Strong, soothing fragrance especially in evening and night
• Adds a premium, elegant look to gardens and entrances
• Flowers widely used in religious rituals, garlands, and perfumes
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
• Suitable for pots, terraces, and landscaping

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Needs at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily

Soil

• Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Ideal mix: garden soil + sand + compost (1:1:1)

Temperature

• Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates
• Ideal temperature: 20°C to 35°C
• Sensitive to frost and cold winds

Watering

• Keep soil moderately moist
• Water 2–3 times per week in summer
• Reduce watering in winter
• Avoid waterlogging

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost or vermicompost every 15–20 days
• Use balanced fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) monthly
• Add phosphorus-rich fertilizer to boost flowering
• Avoid over-fertilization

Re-potting Instructions

• Re-pot every 1–2 years
• Use a pot 2–3 inches larger than the previous one
• Carefully remove plant and refresh soil mix
• Water thoroughly after re-potting
• Best time: spring or early monsoon

Flowering Season

• Main flowering: spring to monsoon (March to July)
• Can bloom occasionally throughout the year in warm climates

Usage Ideas

• Ideal for balconies, terraces, and home gardens
• Planted near entrances for natural fragrance
• Used in temple and religious purposes
• Flowers used in garlands and decoration
• Premium ornamental plant for landscaping

Care Tips

• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Protect from strong winds and frost
• Check for pests like aphids and scale insects
• Use neem oil spray for pest control
• Apply mulch to retain moisture
• Avoid shifting frequently once established

Other Names of White Egg Champa

• White Champa
• Egg Champa
• Sampangi
• Champak
• Magnolia Champaca
• Michelia Champaca
• Sugandha Champa
• Fragrant Champa