Arabian Jasmine Motia "Jasminum Sambac"

Jasminum sambac (Arabian Jasmine) – Description

Jasminum sambac, commonly known as Arabian Jasmine or Motia, is a beautifully fragrant, evergreen flowering plant prized for its pure white, star-shaped blooms and lush green foliage. Belonging to the Oleaceae family, this tropical shrub is native to Southeast Asia and is widely grown across the world for its ornamental beauty and sweet fragrance.

The plant blooms profusely during warm seasons, with flowers that are used in perfumes, garlands, teas, and religious offerings. It can be grown as a compact shrub, a climbing vine, or even in containers, making it versatile for gardens, balconies, and courtyards.

✅ Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Jasminum sambac

• Common Names: Arabian Jasmine, Mogra, Sampaguita

• Type: Evergreen flowering shrub or vine

• Height: 1–3 meters (can be trained as a climber)

• Foliage: Glossy, oval-shaped green leaves

• Flowers: White, intensely fragrant, often double-layered

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil

• Soil: Rich, loamy soil with good drainage

• Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets

Benefits:

• Fills the air with a sweet, calming fragrance, especially in the evening

• Flowers used in religious rituals, garlands, and traditional medicine

• Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators

• Grows well in pots, gardens, or as a hedge

• Healthy plant in its pot with premium soil
• Most plants arrive within a week
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