Parijat PlantThe Parijat flower, also spelled “Paarijat” and “Paarijaata” is of a beautiful and mysterious plant whose flowers fall on the ground after blooming. The flowers bloom at night and drop down from the branches at the first rays of light, leaving us wanting for more. Parijat flower is known as Night-flowering Jasmine and Coral Jasmine worldwide. Show According to folklore, a princess “Parijataka”, who was in love with the Sun tried to win the heart of the Sun. When he rejected her, she committed suicide and a tree sprung from her ashes. Unable to stand the sight of her lover, the tree flowers only at night and sheds them like tear drops before the sun rises. Description The tree is sometimes called the “tree of sorrow”, because the flowers lose their brightness during daytime; the scientific name arbor-tristis also means “sad tree”. The flowers can be used as a source of yellow dye for clothing. The flower is the official flower of the state of West Bengal, India, and for Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. Medicinal and Other Uses
Plant Care
The Tree
Can we grow Parijat plant in home?You can grow it at home as well but there are a few rules and tips that must be kept in mind. The earthen pot must have a 16 inch diameter with three drainage holes made at the bottom as that is important to get rid of excess water from the pot.
Where can I find parijat flower?These flowers blossom between August to December. Parijat grows in the outer Himalayas, and are found in tracts of Jammu & Kashmir, Nepal to East of Assam, Bengal, Tripura extended through the Central region up to Godavari in the South. Besides India, they are found in Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal and Pakistan.
How long does it take for Parijat to grow?Water well and cover it with a plastic bag. Keep the pot at a bright, indirect sunlight location. Also, mist it periodically whenever the soil feels dry to touch. The cutting will develop new roots within 3-4 weeks from the day of planting.
What is the English name of parijat flower?It is commonly known as har–singhar in Hindi, Parijata in Sanskrit and night jasmine in English.
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