Jasmine Plant (Mogra)

Description

Jasmine Plant

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Mogra plant is famously known as Jasmine flower, it is one of the most beautiful and fragrant among all flowering plants in Asia.
What makes it special:

• One of the popular fragrant flowering plant.
• Provide year-round flowering.
• Very easy to grow and care.
• Perfect plant for outdoor garden and sunny balcony.

Planting and care

Light Requirement

• 3-6 hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plant will grow well in natural bright light .

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and rich in organic content for Mogra plant.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water preferably in morning or evening.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before the application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season (Feb to March, July to Sep) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.