Chinese Perfume Plant — Aglaia odorata | Intensely Fragrant Flowering Shrub

Chinese Perfume Plant (Aglaia odorata) is a remarkable tropical shrub renowned for its tiny, bead-like golden-yellow flowers that emit an extraordinarily powerful, sweet perfume — far out of proportion to their diminutive size. A single plant in bloom can fragrance an entire garden or room. A rare and treasured addition to any fragrant garden collection.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Aglaia odorata
• Common Names: Chinese Perfume Plant, Mock Lemon, Chinese Rice Flower
• Family: Meliaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen tropical flowering shrub
• Height: 1–3 metres
• Flower Colour: Tiny golden-yellow beads in dense clusters
• Flowering Season: Year-round in warm climates; peak summer
• Fragrance: Intensely sweet, exotic — one of the most powerfully fragrant tropical shrubs

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; well-draining soil essential
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile loamy soil
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost twice yearly
• Container Suitability: Excellent in large pots — ideal for balconies and terraces
• Landscaping Uses: Fragrant garden, courtyard specimen, balcony pot, indoor-outdoor plant

Care Guide

• Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage new flowering growth
• Flowers are used in traditional perfumery and to scent tea in China
• Thrives in Kerala’s warm, humid climate year-round
• Excellent as a potted specimen near seating areas for maximum fragrance enjoyment

Customer FAQs

Q: How strong is the fragrance?
A: Exceptionally strong — the tiny flowers produce a sweet, exotic perfume that can fill an entire garden or room. It is considered one of the most powerfully fragrant tropical shrubs.

Q: Is it rare in India?
A: Yes — Aglaia odorata is uncommon in Indian nurseries and highly prized by fragrant garden enthusiasts.

Q: Can I grow it indoors?
A: Yes — it does well near a bright window and makes an excellent indoor fragrant plant, though it prefers outdoor conditions for best growth.

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Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.