Seuli Parijat Flower Plant (1-2 Feet Height)

Seuli Parijat (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis), revered as Night-flowering Jasmine or Tree of Sorrow in Hindu mythology, produces fragrant white star-shaped flowers with orange-red centers that bloom at dusk and carpet the ground by dawn, symbolizing devotion during Durga Puja in Bengal. This small deciduous tree or shrub grows 5-10m with rough gray bark, lanceolate leaves, and bell-shaped fruits, native to South Asia and used in Ayurveda for arthritis, fevers, and skin ailments while attracting butterflies with its evening perfume. The 1–2 feet plant thrives in Indian gardens, pots, or balconies, shedding flowers nightly for poetic beauty.​

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 live Seuli Parijat flower plant

• Height at dispatch: approximately 1–2 feet

• Authentic sacred variety for nocturnal fragrant blooms, cultural significance, and medicinal value

• Perfect for courtyards, temples, pots, or autumn displays

KEY FEATURES 🌟

• 🌸 Shrubby tree with opposite pointed leaves, dusk-blooming clusters rich in glycosides, essential oils supporting anti-inflammatory, antifungal, fever-reducing, and stress-relieving effects​

• 🌸 Flowers fall dawn forming white carpet; orange dye from corollas​

• 💪 Adaptable (dry forests, hillsides, pH 6-7.5 loamy soils); moderate shade tolerant​

• 🌦 August-December peak; West Bengal state flower​

• 🌱 Self-seeding; Krishna mythology origin​

PLANTING & CARE 🌱

• 🌤 Light: Full sun/partial shade 6+ hours​

• 🪴 Soil: Well-drained fertile loamy; organics enriched​

• 💧 Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant established​

• 🌿 Mulching: Organic retains moisture

• ✂️ Pruning: Post-bloom shape; coppices well​

• 🧴 Fertilizing: Compost spring; low nitrogen​

BENEFITS & USES 🍽️

• 🌸 Durga Puja garlands, teas, incense; calming aromatherapy​

• 💪 Leaves treat sciatica/arthritis; hepatoprotective​

• 🌳 Shade, hedges; weather predictor Tripura​

• 🎁 Festival gift Bengal homes

• 🐝 Butterfly haven; eco-friendly dye​

DISCLAIMER ⚠️

• Flowers short-lived; litter aesthetic​

• Seeds slow germinate; cuttings preferred​

• Frost tender young plants