Key Features & Benefits

• Evergreen ornamental flowering plant with glossy green leaves
• Produces creamy white to pale yellow, egg-shaped fragrant flowers
• Strong, sweet fragrance—especially noticeable in the evening
• Can be grown as a small tree or maintained as a potted plant
• Enhances garden aesthetics and acts as a natural air freshener
• Flowers are often used in पूजा (worship), garlands, and perfumery
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Minimum 4–6 hours of sunlight daily for good flowering

Soil

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

Temperature

• Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates
• Ideal temperature: 20°C to 35°C

Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Water 2–3 times a week in summer
• Reduce watering in winter
• Ensure proper drainage to avoid root rot

Fertilizers

• Use organic compost or vermicompost every 15–20 days
• Apply balanced liquid fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) once a month
• Add bone meal or phosphorus-rich fertilizer during flowering season
• Avoid over-fertilizing as it can reduce blooms

Re-potting Instructions

• Re-pot every 1–2 years or when roots outgrow the pot
• Choose a pot 2–3 inches larger than the current one
• Gently remove plant, loosen roots, and place in fresh soil mix
• Water thoroughly after re-potting
• Best time: early spring or monsoon

Flowering Season

• Main flowering: spring to early monsoon (March to July)
• May produce occasional blooms throughout the year in warm climates

Usage Ideas

• Ideal for home gardens, balconies, and terraces
• Used as a decorative plant near entrances or windows
• Flowers used in religious rituals and garlands
• Can be grown as a bonsai-style ornamental tree
• Suitable for landscaping and fragrance gardens

Care Tips

• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Protect from strong winds and frost
• Check regularly for pests like aphids and scale insects
• Use neem oil spray for pest control
• Mulching helps retain soil moisture
• Avoid water stagnation at roots.