Foxtail Orchid द्रौपदी माला

🌱 About the plant

The kopou phul of Assam — hanging foxtail sprays, and the flower of Bihu.

Growing it

Mount it on bark or in a wooden basket — never in soil.

What it is for

Kopou phul for Bihu; the state flower of Assam.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Bright filtered light

Water

Water the roots daily, drain fast

Season

Apr–Jun

Grows in

Balcony, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Sprays 30–40 cm

First harvest

Flowers from year three

Mount it on bark or in a wooden basket — never in soil.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Kopou phul for Bihu; the state flower of Assam.

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