Description
Parijat flowers have four to eight petals arranged above a vibrant orange tube in a pinwheel pattern. These highly fragrant flowers open at night spreading their fragrance in the surrounding area with an intensely sweet floral aroma.
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is a species of Nyctanthes, native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is a shrub or a small tree growing to 10 m tall, with flaky grey bark.
Seeds Specifications
| Height | 8 to 12 feet |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Every leaf has a growth bud, so removing old flower blossoms encourages the plant to make more flowers instead of using the energy to make seeds
- Clean away from around the base of the rosebushes any trimmed debris that can harbor disease and insects
Nyctanthes arbor care
- Plant care may require a bit of effort, but the results are well worth the work
- Not all plants are fragrant, but the most common and hardy do produce a sweet, carrying fragrance
- Common is a vine and has larger glossy green leaves than Royal
- Both can survive in temperate climates if they are planted in a sheltered area
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 15-25 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Nyctanthes arbor uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose