Pavizhamalli Plant — Nyctanthes arbor-tristis | Night Jasmine Fragrant Flowering Tree

Pavizhamalli (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis), known as Night Jasmine or Parijat, is one of Kerala’s most beloved and culturally significant flowering trees. Its delicate white flowers with a vivid orange tube bloom at night and fall at dawn — carpeting the ground in a fragrant floral offering. The state flower of West Bengal and deeply revered across India.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
• Common Names: Pavizhamalli, Parijat, Night Jasmine, Harsingar, Coral Jasmine
• Family: Oleaceae
• Plant Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering shrub/small tree
• Height: 3–8 metres at maturity
• Flower Colour: White petals with vivid orange tube; intensely fragrant
• Flowering Season: Monsoon to Winter (August–December)
• Fragrance: Intensely sweet, one of the most fragrant flowers in India

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-draining loamy soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost twice yearly
• Container Suitability: Young plants in large pots; best in ground for mature growth
• Landscaping Uses: Garden specimen, courtyard tree, temple garden, fragrant avenue

Care Guide

• Flowers bloom at night and fall at dawn — collect fallen flowers for use in worship and natural dye
• Prune lightly after the flowering season to shape
• Thrives in Kerala’s warm, humid climate
• Orange flower tubes yield a natural saffron-yellow dye used in traditional textiles

Customer FAQs

Q: Is Pavizhamalli the same as Parijat?
A: Yes — Pavizhamalli is the Malayalam name for Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, known as Parijat in Hindi and Harsingar in North India.

Q: When does it flower?
A: Main flowering season is monsoon to winter (August to December), with flowers blooming at night and falling at dawn.

Q: Can I use the flowers?
A: Yes — the flowers are used in worship, garlands, and the orange tubes yield a natural yellow-saffron dye for textiles.

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