Water Jasmine Plant — Wrightia religiosa | Fragrant Flowering Shrub & Bonsai

Water Jasmine (Wrightia religiosa) is a graceful, small-leafed flowering shrub prized across South and Southeast Asia for its pendulous clusters of tiny, intensely fragrant white flowers. Widely used as a bonsai subject and as a garden ornamental, it is one of the most beloved fragrant plants in Kerala gardens.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Wrightia religiosa
• Common Names: Water Jasmine, Wild Water Plum, Sacred Wrightia
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub / bonsai subject
• Height: 1–2 metres (bonsai: maintained to desired size)
• Flower Colour: White, pendulous, intensely fragrant
• Flowering Season: Year-round; peak during warm months
• Fragrance: Strong, sweet jasmine-like fragrance

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Regular; keep soil moist — tolerates wet conditions (hence ‘Water’ Jasmine)
• Soil: Well-draining loamy soil; tolerates slightly wet conditions
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost top-dressing twice yearly
• Container Suitability: Excellent — ideal for pots and bonsai training
• Landscaping Uses: Garden specimen, bonsai, courtyard feature, fragrant hedge

Care Guide

• Excellent bonsai subject — responds well to pruning and wiring
• Prune after flowering to shape and encourage new growth flushes
• Attracts butterflies with its fragrant blooms
• Thrives in Kerala’s warm, humid climate year-round

Customer FAQs

Q: Is Water Jasmine good for bonsai?
A: Yes — it is one of the most popular bonsai subjects in South and Southeast Asia due to its small leaves, graceful branching, and fragrant flowers.

Q: How often does it flower?
A: In warm climates it flowers almost continuously, with heavier flushes during warmer months.

Q: Does it need a lot of water?
A: It tolerates moist conditions well but ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

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