Parijata Flower - night flowering jasmine PPT.pptx

Parijat, that goes by the scientific name Nyctanthes arbor tristis belongs to the Oleaceae family. It is a small tree or a shrub growing up to 33 feet tall with a grey flaky bark. The leaves are quite broad, lanceolate with a margin. The flowers look breath-taking with 5 to 8 white corolla petals, having an orangish-red centre. They mainly bloom at night, and fall down as the dawn appears, forming the white icy carpet. The fruit of this plant is brown in colour, round to heart shaped capsule of 2 cm diameter containing a single seed. Parijat chiefly grows on rocky ground in dry hill shades, dry deciduous forests or at sea-level up to 1500 m altitude with a wide range of rainfall patterns, from seasonal to non-seasonal and is tolerant to moderate shade. It thrives well in a wide variety of loamy soils and in soils found in average gardening environments. This flower is found in abundance in West Bengal, India and also in Kanchanaburi Province in Thailand. Parijat is loaded with medicinal qualities and is native to Southeast Asia and South Asia.

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1. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine)

2. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Nothing looks more beautiful in the garden than flowering plants & their fragrance. Here are some tips for growing Parijata flower plant.

3. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Production: We grow our plants using natural & organic methods. And we use coco peat potting mix as growth medium.

4. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Rooting: Our plants are well-rooted of about 5-8 inches in growth. Packed in bio-degradable Nano covers.

5. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) The Parijat flower is often called Pavazhamalli . This Parjiat tree is said to the heavenly plant as this tree plant is believed to be bought by Lord Krishna to the earth. The Parijat tree is a small shrub, a perennial plant that grows up to the height of 3 to 4 feet tall tree.

6. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) The flowers are very fragrant and look like coral ( pavalam ) with an attractive long orange stigma. Pinwheel flowers contain 5 to 8 petals together. Flower blooms in clusters. And this plant follows dusk & dawn timings.

7. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Nyctanthes arbor- tristis This plant is scientific name called Nyctanthes arbor- tristis and belongs to the family Oleaceae ( jasmine family). This is not true jasmine but it is placed under the jasmine family for the fragrance.

8. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Flower blooming: These flowers blossom between August to December.

9. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Leaves: Arranged in opposite, broad with sharp margins.

10. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Soil: Well-drained, moist & well-aerated fertile soil

11. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Watering: Frequent watering is essential for few weeks after planting, especially the plants are taking root. Once they become established, reduce watering in the dormant winter months.

12. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Sunlight: This plant loves to grow in direct sun light. Place the plant in bright light place.

13. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Transplanting or Repotting: Transfer the plants to a good soil surface 5-6 months after planting. Repot the plants when the root ball grows through the drainage holes.

14. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Pruning: Trim the old & dried plant parts.

15. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Pest & Disease: In the Winter season, a woody caterpillar, mealy bugs & aphids may be found.

16. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Control: The Neem oil or citrus oil is sprayed to the plants in diluted form only at the required. Avoid fertilizer application in direct sun light.

17. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Pot size: Suitable pot or container with drainage holes and also good soil surface.

18. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Fertilizer: Application of organic fertilizer vermicompost around the plants of about monthly once. To enhance the soil fertility & to improve plant growth.

19. Parijata Flower ( night flowering jasmine) Benefits: Has good medicinal values & special purpose as this plant is considered as Pooja flower and they are offered to Gods after picking the flowers from the ground. In Ayurveda leaves & stem has the most importance. Cures joint pain, malaria, intermittent fever, coughs & cold. These green leaves have anti-bacterial & anti-inflammatory properties.

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