🌸 Jasmine (Jasminum spp.)
Also known as: Mogra • Malli • Chameli • Bela
🪴 Plant Snapshot
| Attribute | Details |
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| Type | Flowering Shrub / Vine (varies by species) |
| Category | Outdoor • Balcony • Fragrant Garden • Spiritual & Medicinal Garden |
| Botanical Name | Jasminum spp. |
| Toxicity | ✅ Non-toxic – Safe for kids and pets |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | ☀️ Full Sun to Partial Shade —- Requires 4–6+ hours of sunlight daily |
|---|---|
| Watering | 💧 Moderate – Water when topsoil feels dry |
| Humidity | Prefers moderate humidity; adapts to most Indian climates |
| Soil | Well-draining, fertile soil with organic compost |
| Fertilizer | Phosphorus-rich fertilizer or compost every 2–3 weeks during blooming season |
🌱 Growth & Features
| Growth Habit | Can be bushy or vining depending on the variety |
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| Mature Size | 2–5 feet (bushy) or climbing up to 10+ feet (vining types) |
| Flowering Season | 🌼 Spring to Monsoon; many bloom year-round in warm climates |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🌼 Iconic fragrant white flowers used in puja, garlands, weddings, and perfumes
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🧘 Calming aroma – used in aromatherapy and spiritual practices
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🐝 Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
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🌱 Some species used in herbal and Ayurvedic applications
💡 Fun Tip
Plant near your bedroom or window — evening blooms release intense fragrance after sunset. Perfect for summer nights! 🌙🌸
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