Sunlight for மல்லிகை?

Full sun to bright shade. Best flowering in 5–6 hours of direct sun; tolerates a few hours of shade. Insufficient light produces lush leaves but few flowers.

Water for மல்லிகை?

Regular, even. Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged during growing season. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.

Soil for மல்லிகை?

Rich loam, slightly acidic. Prefers nutrient-rich loamy soil pH 6.0–7.0 with high organic content. Heavy clay or alkaline soils cause chlorosis and reduced flowering.

Temperature for மல்லிகை?

22–32 °C. Frost-tender; foliage damaged below 5 °C. Container plants overwintered indoors in temperate climates remain green but stop flowering.

What is மல்லிகை used for medicinally?

Flower decoction in folk medicine for fever, headache, and lactation suppression; Leaf paste in Ayurveda for ulcers and skin disorders; Aromatherapy preparations for stress and insomnia

What does the scientific name Jasminum sambac mean?

Jasminum: Latinised from the Persian word for the flower, transmitted through Arabic into European languages. sambac: From the Arabic zanbaq, an old name for jasmine and lily-like fragrant flowers.

இன்றைய தாவரம்

Jasminum sambac

மல்லிகைVine

மல்லிகை வாசனை மிகுந்த வெண்மலர் கொடி; தென்னிந்திய பெண்கள் கூந்தலில் சூடும் முக்கிய மலராக மற்றும் கோவில் வழிபாட்டில் இன்றியமையாததாக உள்ளது.

FamilyOleaceae

GenusJasminum

NativeIndian Subcontinent

LifespanPerennial; productive 10–15 years before requiring rejuvenation pruning

Historical Background

Mogra flowers are picked at dusk because they release their richest fragrance after sunset 🌙 — a single garland strung in the evening can perfume an entire room until morning.

Cultural Significance

Timeline: Journey Through Time

Mogra has cultural context that is still being expanded.