Mogra Plant (Jasminum sambac) is a beginner-friendly plant that needs only a simple routine. Highly fragrant white flowers that bloom in warm months. A favourite for garlands, puja and evening fragrance.
Buy mogra plant online from our store, and use this guide for everything from light and watering to common problems and propagation.
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Why Choose This Plant?
Key benefits: strong fragrance, puja flower. Place it near a seating area or entrance for evening fragrance and fresh flowers for garlands.
Mogra plant is a beginner-friendly plant that needs only a simple routine, and it stays a manageable size: a mature plant reaches about 60-120 cm. Good spots include: balcony, terrace, near seating.
Every plant we ship is healthy, well rooted and supplied in a nursery pot, so you can start growing it as soon as it arrives.
Plant Details at a Glance
- Botanical name: Jasminum sambac
- Also known as: Mogra, Arabian Jasmine
- Care level: Easy
- Mature size: 60-120 cm
- Best placement: Balcony, terrace, near seating
- Light: Full sun (5-6 hrs)
- Watering: Every 2 days in summer
- Pet safety: Non-toxic
Mogra Plant Care Guide
Light Requirements
Light requirement: full sun (5-6 hrs). More sun means more flowers, so choose the brightest spot you have. In peak summer, young or newly bought plants appreciate a little afternoon shade for the first week or two while they adjust.
Watering Schedule
Recommended watering: every 2 days in summer. Water deeply at the base of the plant, ideally in the morning, rather than sprinkling the leaves. Check the soil first: it should be slightly moist, never soggy. Pots dry out quickly in summer, so check daily during heatwaves.
Soil and Potting Mix
Recommended mix: Rich loamy mix: 40% garden soil, 30% compost/vermicompost, 20% cocopeat, 10% sand. Use a large pot with drainage holes, as flowering plants need room for roots. Top up the soil with fresh compost every few months and repot every one to two years in the cooler months.
Fertilizer and Feeding
Vermicompost + bone meal every 3-4 weeks; potash-rich organic feed during flowering. Always water the plant before feeding, and never apply more than the recommended amount.
Temperature and Climate
Ideal temperature range: 15-38?C. Most flowering plants love warmth and sun, but extreme heat above 40?C can cause bud drop. Provide light shade and extra water during heatwaves, and protect tender plants from frost in winter.
How to Propagate It at Home
Layering and stem cuttings work well. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in a moist mix in the warm months.
Propagating is a simple, low-cost way to fill more pots or share plants with friends and family.
Common Mogra Plant Problems and Solutions
The most common issue is bud drop in cold or shade. Our pro tip: prune after flowering to encourage new buds.
Inspect new shoots and buds for aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs. Spray diluted neem oil in the evening every 10-15 days, and remove spent flowers and dry leaves regularly to keep the plant healthy.
Where to Place It and Pet Safety
Best spots: balcony, terrace, near seating. It is generally considered safe for cats and dogs, but pets may still get an upset stomach if they chew plant material, so supervise curious pets.
What You Will Receive
You will receive one live, healthy plant in a nursery pot, packed securely to arrive in good condition. Plants are natural products, so leaf size, shape and pattern can vary slightly from the photos.
To keep it thriving, we suggest pairing it with: vermicompost + potting mix from our store.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does a mogra plant flower?
Mainly in the warm months, from spring to early monsoon, with some blooms at other times if the plant gets full sun and regular feeding.
How often should I water this plant?
Our recommended schedule: every 2 days in summer. Always adjust to the season and check the soil first.
Is this plant good for beginners?
Mogra plant is a beginner-friendly plant that needs only a simple routine. Follow the care guide above and you should see steady growth.
Want to learn more about the botany? Read the Jasminum sambac overview on Wikipedia.
Explore more flowering plants in our store, or pair this plant with Bougainvillea and Sadabahar Plant (Periwinkle).
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