
- Hindi
- मोगरा
- Botanical
- Jasminum sambac
- Family
- Oleaceae
About the plant
A pot by an open window does more for a summer evening than any air freshener.
Growing it
Prune in January, feed in February, flower by April.
What it is for
Gajra and offerings; cuttings root in the monsoon.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Four to six hours of sun
- पानी
- Every second day
- मौसम
- Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul
- Grows in
- Balcony, Terrace / rooftop, Windowsill
- Mature size
- 60–150 cm
- First harvest
- Flowers April to September
Prune in January, feed in February, flower by April.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
Gajra and offerings; cuttings root in the monsoon.
Scientific evidence
This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.
Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.
Ecological value
Where it grows in India
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
- प्रकाशित