Parijatak Plant ( Night-flowering Jasmine) With Pot

The Parijatak plant (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis), also known as Harsingar or Night-flowering Jasmine, is a small deciduous tree or large shrub native to the Indian subcontinent. It holds a special place in Indian culture for its mesmerizing white flowers with bright orange-red centers that bloom during the night and fall by early morning, creating a carpet of sweet-smelling petals. The plant symbolizes beauty, devotion, and transience—hence the botanical name “arbor-tristis,” meaning “sad tree.” It typically grows up to 10 meters in height and has rough, ovate leaves with a leathery texture. Beyond its ornamental value, Parijatak is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine; its leaves and flowers possess anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, and antipyretic properties, making it useful in treating conditions like fever, joint pain, skin infections, and constipation. In Hindu mythology, the Parijatak is considered a divine tree brought to Earth from the heavens, and its flowers are often used in temple offerings and spiritual rituals. 

🌿 Uses

• Medicinal: Treats fever, arthritis, skin issues

• Religious: Offered in Hindu rituals & festivals

• Aesthetic: Garden and spiritual spaces

• 🌱 Cultivation & Care

  • Watering: Regular watering during hot/dry months; avoid waterlogging

  • Sunlight: Requires about 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering

  • Fertilizer: Monthly application of balanced NPK (e.g. 20:20:20) or organic compost supports blooming

  • Pruning: Light trimming after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages growth

  • Propagates easily via seeds or softwood cuttings; suitable for garden beds, terraces, or pots

  • 🌸 Flower Characteristics

    • Blooms at night, typically from dusk to early morning, releasing a strong sweet fragrance

    • Flowers have 4 to 8 white petals arranged radially above a vivid orange-red tubular base, resembling a pinwhee

    • After blooming, petals fall at dawn, carpeting the ground like delicate teardrops—which is why it’s called the “tree of sorrow” or arbor tristis

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