I am a small tree or shrub known for my fragrant, white flowers with orange centers that bloom only at night and drop by morning, creating a beautiful carpet of blooms.
My flowers have slender, white petals that spread out like a star and a captivating sweet aroma.
I am deeply sacred in Hinduism and often associated with stories from the Bhagavata Purana and Mahabharata.
I’m deciduous, shedding my leaves in winter, but when in bloom, I am nothing short of heavenly.

I am native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with strong cultural roots in India, Nepal, and Thailand.

Water me moderately, once or twice a week, depending on the climate.
I prefer well-drained soil and do not like waterlogging.
Reduce watering in the winter when I shed my leaves.

I thrive in full sun to partial shade.
At least 4–6 hours of sunlight helps me flower profusely.

I enjoy warm, tropical to subtropical climates, ideally between 18°C and 35°C.
I can tolerate mild winters but may lose leaves in very cold conditions.

Choose a sunny or partly shaded spot with enough space for my spreading branches.

Use well-draining soil mixed with compost and sand.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant me at the same depth.

Water well after planting and apply mulch to retain moisture.

Prune after the flowering season to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

I can also be grown in a large container if space is limited.

Feed me with a balanced fertilizer (NPK 10:10:10) every 6–8 weeks during the growing season.
Organic options like compost, cow manure, or vermicompost in spring and late summer keep me healthy and blooming.

Scientific Name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Common Names: Harsingar, Night-flowering Jasmine, Coral Jasmine, Shefali

Plant Family: Oleaceae

Plant Type: Outdoor flowering tree/shrub

I am generally considered non-toxic, but it’s always wise to prevent pets from chewing on any plant parts.

I contribute to purifying the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, while my fragrance brings a natural freshness to the surroundings.

My flowers are used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for joint pain, fever, and skin care.

The fragrance promotes relaxation and is perfect for evening meditation gardens.

A sacred plant in cultural and religious rituals.

Attracts pollinators like moths and bees at night.

Leaf curl or yellowing – Often due to water stress or nutrient deficiency.

Powdery mildew – In humid conditions with poor air circulation.

Aphids or whiteflies – May appear on new growth.

Shedding leaves in winter – This is natural; I am deciduous.

Fewer flowers – Due to insufficient sunlight or overwatering.

I am a perennial tree and can live for 15–25 years or more with care, growing more graceful and meaningful with each passing year.