Nandiarvattom Plant — Tabernaemontana divaricata | Pinwheel Flower Shrub

Nandiarvattom (Tabernaemontana divaricata), also known as Pinwheel Flower or Crape Jasmine, is one of Kerala’s most beloved garden shrubs — producing pure white, pinwheel-shaped flowers with a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance. A classic in South Indian temple gardens and home landscapes.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Tabernaemontana divaricata
• Common Names: Nandiarvattom, Crape Jasmine, Pinwheel Flower, East India Rosebay
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Height: 1–2.5 metres
• Flower Colour: Pure white, pinwheel-shaped, fragrant
• Flowering Season: Year-round; peak spring to summer
• Fragrance: Sweet, jasmine-like fragrance

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile loamy soil
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost twice yearly
• Container Suitability: Good in large pots (14–18 inch)
• Landscaping Uses: Garden specimen, hedge, temple garden, courtyard feature, fragrant border

Care Guide

• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new blooms
• Thrives in Kerala’s warm, humid climate year-round
• Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
• Milky sap — avoid contact with eyes; wash hands after pruning

Customer FAQs

Q: Is Nandiarvattom the same as Crape Jasmine?
A: Yes — Nandiarvattom is the Malayalam name for Tabernaemontana divaricata, commonly called Crape Jasmine or Pinwheel Flower in English.

Q: Does it flower all year?
A: Yes — in warm Kerala-type climates it flowers almost continuously throughout the year.

Q: Is it suitable for temple gardens?
A: Yes — it is one of the most traditional temple garden plants in Kerala and South India.

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