Harshringar Plant Complete Care: Harshringar (Parijat) is a sacred and fragrant plant known by various names, including Parijat, Night-Blooming Jasmine, Shiuli, and Shefali. It has beautiful orange and white flowers that bloom mostly at night and fall off in the morning.
The most beautiful aspect of the Harshringar plant is its flowering season. When Parijat flowers begin to bloom, it naturally signals the arrival of autumn, and winter is soon to arrive.
How to Grow Harshringar Plant
The Night Jasmine plant begins blooming in late September or early October and continues to bloom until December. After that, it goes dormant until the next year. Therefore, the month of October is a special time for this plant.
In this Harshringar plant (Night Jasmine / Parijat) complete care guide, we have shared how to grow Harsingar at home, from watering, sunlight requirement and soil mix to best fertilizer needs.
Interesting Facts about Harshringar plant
- Harshringar (Parijat) is not only admired for its beauty, but also holds special significance in Indian culture and Ayurveda.
- Its leaves are used in herbal medicines for fever, joint pain, and sciatica, while its flowers are offered in worship and used as a natural food coloring.
- With proper care, a healthy Night Jasmine plant can thrive for up to 100 years.
Best Season for Harshringar Plant (Night Blooming Jasmine)
The Harshringar (Night Blooming Jasmine) plant has distinct phases throughout the year:
1. Growing Season (Feb – Sept): Harshringar is a typical summer plant, growing rapidly for eight months, from February to September.
- During this time, new branches and leaves emerge at a remarkable pace.
2. Harshringar Flowering Season (Night Jasmine Blooming Time): The plant produces flowers during the autumn season, specifically from October to December.
- The flowers bloom at night and fall in the morning.
3. Resting Period: Harshringar goes into dormancy in the winter season.
- Particularly in North India, from the end of December until January, the plant undergoes a period of stress.
Pro Tip:
- Pruning in February is recommended to maintain its health and encourage a continuous cycle of growth, flowering, and dormancy.
Best Pot Size and Soil Mix for Harshringar (Night Jasmine) Plant
Pot size for Harshringar (Parijat) plant
1. Preferred Pot Type: It is generally recommended to use large-sized clay or plastic pots for fast and healthy growth.
2. Available Sizes: Opt for pots of various sizes, such as 12 inches, 16 inches, 18 inches, or 21 inches.
3. Transplanting: When the plant grows big or its roots start coming out of the existing pot or roots become bound, you can transfer it to another bigger pot.
Best Soil Mixture for Harshringar plant
To ensure your Harshringar (Parijat) flowers continue to bloom, you need to plant it in good well – drained soil. The soil should not be too clayey and hard.
Tips to prepare Soil Mix for Parijat plant:
- Take garden soil and clean it thoroughly.
- Mix compost (preferably Vermicompost) in half the quantity of the garden soil. Compost enriches the soil with nutrients and improves structure of the soil.
- To improve drainage, add sand (river sand) in half the quantity of compost.
- Add coco peat in half the quantity of sand. It helps retain moisture in the soil and improves its texture.
- Add Neem cake powder in small amount. Adding Neem Cake Powder to the soil mix provides natural protection against fungal infections and soil-borne insects and pests.
- Add Fungicide approx. 10 gm of fungicide in the soil mixture. Adding a fungicide to the soil mix is a good option to prevent fungal infections.
- Mix all the components.
Sunlight Requirement for Harshringar (Night Jasmine) Plant
Being a summer plant Harshringar loves sunlight. For healthy growth and flowering, this plant needs at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Avoid keeping in a shaded or dark area.
Pruning of Harshringar plant
Pruning is essential if you want your Parijat plant to stimulate new growth. To encourage new growth, prune the plant by cutting the tips of all branches just above the nodes.
- Approximately 25 days later, new branches will emerge from the points where tips were removed.
Watering tips for Harshringar plant
Unlike many plants, Harshringar does not thrive in consistently moist soil. Follow these guidelines:
1. Initially, water the plant thoroughly in intervals until water drains from the bottom hole.
2. Subsequently, check the soil’s moisture level. If dry from the inside, water again.
3. Avoid watering if the soil is still wet. Harshringar is more prone to issues from overwatering than underwatering.
Best fertilizers for Harshringar plant
During the growing season from February to September, follow the given schedule:
- Use Cow Dung Liquid Fertilizer once a month at a fixed date.
- Alternatively, vermicompost tea can also be used during this period.
For autumn flowering period from October to January, follow given schedule:
Autumn is the flowering season for Harshringar (Night Blooming Jasmine). To support abundant blooming, provide appropriate fertilizers.
- Use liquid fertilizer made from mustard cake for these four months.
- During this period, provide a liquid tonic containing micronutrients such as Onion peel, Epsom salt, or Banana peel every 15 days.
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FAQs on Harshringar plant (Night Blooming Jasmine)
1. Which is the best season to grow Harshringar plant?
Ans: The best season to grow Harshringar plant is from February to September.
2. Which pot is best for Harshringar (Parijat) plant?
Ans: Clay and Plastic pots are best for Harshringar plant.
3. Can we grow Harshringar in a small pot?
Ans: Yes, you can grow it, but after some time, when the plant grows big and its roots start coming out of the pot, then you can transplant it into a bigger pot. However, if you are growing it for the first time, always prefer a 12-inch pot.
4. How much sunlight does a Harshringar plant need for healthy growth and flowering?
Ans: The Harshringar plant is a summer plant. For healthy growth and flowering, it needs at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight daily. Place it on an open terrace or balcony where it receives daily sunlight.
5. What fertilizers should I give to my Harshringar plant during flowering?
Ans: During flowering stage, apply organic fertilizers like: Mustard cake liquid fertilizer, Onion peel liquid fertilizer and Banana peel liquid fertilizer at an interval of 15 to 20 days.
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