Vellakonna Normal Plant — Wrightia antidysenterica | Pala Indigo Flowering Shrub

Vellakonna (Wrightia antidysenterica), also known as Pala Indigo or Snowflake Plant, is a beautiful Kerala-native flowering shrub prized for its masses of delicate white star-shaped flowers and pleasant fragrance. The normal (green-leaved) variety is a vigorous, easy-care garden plant beloved across South India.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Wrightia antidysenterica
• Common Names: Vellakonna, Pala Indigo, Snowflake Plant, Kutaja
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub/small tree
• Height: 1–3 metres
• Flower Colour: White, star-shaped, mildly fragrant
• Flowering Season: Summer to Monsoon; intermittent year-round

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost top-dressing twice yearly
• Container Suitability: Good in large pots (14–18 inch)
• Landscaping Uses: Garden specimen, hedge, avenue planting, courtyard feature

Care Guide

• Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
• Highly adaptable to Kerala’s climate — thrives in heat and humidity
• Traditional medicinal plant — used in Ayurvedic formulations

Customer FAQs

Q: What is the difference between Vellakonna Normal and Variegated?
A: The Normal variety has solid green leaves; the Variegated variety has green-and-white patterned leaves. Both produce the same white flowers.

Q: Is it a fast grower?
A: Moderate to fast grower in warm, humid conditions — can reach 1 metre within the first year with good care.

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