Mogra (Double Petal) Plant
The Arabian Jasmine (Mogra) is a timeless beauty celebrated for its exquisite double-petal white flowers and captivating fragrance. This evergreen flowering plant enhances any garden, patio, or indoor space, offering elegance and a delightful aroma. With its rich cultural and ornamental value, Mogra is cherished worldwide.
About Arabian Jasmine – Mogra
This variety features glossy green foliage and double-petal blooms that appear in cycles year-round. Ideal for warm climates, it holds significant cultural importance in traditional rituals, weddings, and perfumery.
Care Tips for Arabian Jasmine – Mogra
Light: Requires bright, indirect sunlight; can tolerate partial shade.
Watering: Maintain consistently moist soil but avoid overwatering. Reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season for lush blooms.
Pruning: Regularly trim to maintain its shape and encourage fresh growth.
Benefits of Arabian Jasmine – Mogra
Fragrant Blooms: Fills your space with a sweet, calming fragrance.
Cultural Significance: Widely used in rituals, garlands, and perfumes.
Air-Purifying: Improves air quality and induces relaxation.
Attracts Pollinators: Invites butterflies and bees to your garden.
Placement Suggestions
Garden Borders: Ideal as a flowering shrub for pathways or flower beds.
Balcony or Patio: Brighten up a sunny corner with its beauty and aroma.
Indoor Settings: Place near sunny windows for a natural air freshener.
Religious Areas: Perfect for temples or prayer rooms due to its sacred nature.
Common Diseases and Precautions
Powdery Mildew
Symptoms: White, powdery fungal patches on leaves.
Precaution: Ensure proper air circulation, avoid overhead watering, and use a fungicide when needed.
Sooty Mold
Symptoms: Black mold on leaves, often caused by aphid or whitefly infestations.
Precaution: Treat pests promptly with neem oil or insecticidal soap to prevent mold growth.
Leaf Spot
Symptoms: Brown or yellow spots on leaves.
Precaution: Avoid water splashing on leaves, remove affected foliage, and apply a copper-based fungicide if necessary.
Root Rot
Symptoms: Wilting or yellowing despite watering, foul odor from roots.
Precaution: Use well-draining soil and avoid overwatering to keep roots healthy.