🌼 Harsingar / Parijat (Night-Flowering Jasmine)

Harsingar, also known as Parijat or Night-Blooming Jasmine, is a beloved fragrant plant famous for its delicate white flowers with a saffron-orange center. The blooms open at night and gently fall by morning like a fragrant carpet. Ideal for home gardens, courtyards, balconies, and temple spaces — Parijat adds elegance, spiritual charm, and soothing beauty to any environment.

🔆 Light Requirements

Ideal Light:
☀ Full sun to partial shade — 4–6 hours sunlight daily.

Tolerates:
Light shade, especially in hot summers.

Avoid:
Deep shade — reduces flowering significantly.

💧 Watering Guidelines

When to Water:
Water when the top 2–3 inches of soil feels dry.

Frequency:

• Summer: 2–3 times per week

• Winter: Once every 7–10 days

Important: Avoid waterlogging — Parijat prefers moist but well-drained soil.

🌾 Soil & Potting

Soil: Fertile, airy, well-drained soil with organic matter.

Ideal Mix:
✔ Garden soil
✔ Compost or cow manure
✔ Sand or perlite for drainage

Pot:

• Medium to large pot (14–18 inches or more) if container-grown

• Ensure proper drainage

🌱 Fertilization

Feed: Once every 4 weeks during active growing and flowering season.

Best Fertilizer Types:
✔ Organic compost or cow dung manure
✔ Bone meal (supports heavy flowering)
✔ Liquid organic fertilizer every 2–3 weeks

Avoid: Overfeeding nitrogen — encourages leaves but fewer flowers.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune lightly after flowering season to maintain shape.

• Remove dead, dry, or crowded branches for better airflow.

• Pinching growing tips helps form a bushier plant with more blooms.

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity with good ventilation.

Temperature Range: 18–35°C (64–95°F).

Protect:
From frost — cold weather may cause leaf drop but the plant usually recovers in spring.

🌼 Blooming Notes

Harsingar blooms best when conditions include:

✔ Mild winter or spring pruning
✔ Consistent watering
✔ Full sun
✔ Occasional organic feeding

Flowers appear mostly late summer to winter, especially during monsoon and early autumn.

🐝 Pollinator Friendly

The sweet fragrance attracts moths, bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

⚠️ Pet / Safety Note

Mildly toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and small children.

✅ Why Choose Parijat?

🌸 Beautiful, fragrant flowers with spiritual and cultural significance
🌿 Low-maintenance and long-lived
🏡 Ideal for home gardens, temples, courtyards, and balcony pots
🌼 Produces seasonal showers of scented flowers
✨ A symbol of purity, peace, and serenity