Garden Blog - Top Tropicals
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat, Night Jasmine, Sad Tree, Tree of Sorrow
💔 Night jasmine that disappears with sunrise: Parijat
Yes - if your climate cooperates. Parijat grows up to 10 feet tall, handles full sun or light shade, and thrives in well-drained soil with regular, moderate watering. It blooms best with monthly fertilizer and tolerates light cold (into the 30s F). In cooler areas, grow it in a container. Regular pruning helps it stay compact and flower more.
🛒 Plant Parijat - the tree smell like heartbreak and heaven
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- 💔 Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Parijat, Night Jasmine, Sad Tree or Tree of Sorrow... What secret is hidden in this flower?
- 💔 Parijat is a small tree or shrub from South Asia known for its intensely perfumed white flowers with bright orange centers that open at dusk and fall by dawn.
- 💔 What is Parijat famous for?
- 💔 Why do people plant Parijat?
- 💔 Is Parijat easy to grow?
Mostly for its scent and stories - but locals also use it in traditional remedies. The flowers are beloved in temple garlands and perfumery. Leaves, flowers, bark, and seeds are used in Ayurveda for treating fevers, sciatica, arthritis, and more. Extracts also show anti-inflammatory and liver-protective effects in modern studies.
It’s both fragrant and spiritual. Parijat is sacred in Hindu myth - some say Krishna brought it from heaven, others that it sprang from a grieving princess’s ashes. People plant it near temples or in small gardens not just for the scent, but for its cultural symbolism and graceful beauty.
Yes - if your climate cooperates. Parijat grows up to 10 feet tall, handles full sun or light shade, and thrives in well-drained soil with regular, moderate watering. It blooms best with monthly fertilizer and tolerates light cold (into the 30s F). In cooler areas, grow it in a container. Regular pruning helps it stay compact and flower more.
🛒 Plant Parijat - the tree smell like heartbreak and heaven
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- ▫️Sacred perfume tree for small spaces: Parijat blooms with heartbreak and heaven
- ▫️Six most desired perfume plants
- ▫️Five best fragrant plants for summer plantings
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Crossandra, Heliconia Lady Di, Plumbago, and Spathoglottis ground orchids.
Crossandra, Heliconia Lady Di, Plumbago, and Spathoglottis ground orchids.
🍴 Papaya mint salad: quick n fun exotic recipes
🛒 Add Papaya trees to your garden
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🟢Cube ripe papaya into bite-sized pieces.- 🟢Toss gently with fresh mint leaves, a drizzle of lime juice, and a pinch of black pepper.
- 🟢Chill before serving for a refreshing, lightly spiced tropical snack.
🛒 Add Papaya trees to your garden
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Syzygium cumini - Jambolan, Java plum, Malabar plum, Black Plum, Jamun, Jaman, Jambul, Duhat, Lilly Pilly
🍆 10 reasons to grow this Indian secret tree - the miracle Fruit of the Gods you never knew about
♥️ Jambolan health and life benefits
🛒 Plant Jambolan: shade, fruit, beauty, and health - all in one tree!
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The Divine Berry - large, bushy, exotic fruit tree in no time
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- Sacred and secret Indian divine Berry - Jambolan (Syzygium cumini) - goes by many names: Java plum, Malabar plum, Black Plum, Jamun, Jaman, Jambul, Duhat, even Lilly Pilly! Which one do you know it by?
- Sweet-tart and healthy fruit. The tree is a heavy producer of juicy, sweet-tart black fruits that can be eaten fresh or turned into tarts, sauces, and jams. In Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, both the fruit and plant are valued for their powerful health benefits. The flavor is unique, with a mile herbal note (maybe Oregano?).
- A tree steeped in tradition. According to Hindu belief, Rama survived on this fruit during his 14-year exile, which earned it the title Fruit of the Gods. Lord Krishna himself is often described as having skin the color of jambul. In India, its leaves are still used to decorate marriage pendals.
♥️ Jambolan health and life benefits
- ▫️1. Fights diabetes - helps manage blood sugar naturally.
- ▫️2. Weight loss - low in calories, high in fiber, keeps you full and curbs cravings.
- ▫️3. Fiber-rich digestion aid - improves gut health, prevents constipation, and soothes indigestion.
- ▫️4. Vitamin C boost - strengthens immunity, brightens skin, and supports healthy hair.
- ▫️5. Controls heart rate and blood health - potassium regulates heart rate and blood pressure, while iron supports hemoglobin and circulation.
- ▫️6. Slows aging - loaded with antioxidants, it protects cells and supports vitality.
- ▫️7. Liver and kidney detox - traditionally used for cleansing and protection.
- ▫️8. Skin and oral care - helps with acne, blemishes, mouth ulcers, and freshens breath.
- ▫️9. Respiratory relief - eases coughs, asthma, and colds.
- ▫️10. Quick privacy screen! Here's what most gardeners don't realize: Jambolan is the ultimate low-maintenance, fast-growing tree with dense glossy leaves. It thrives in any soil, stays pest free, and in just a couple of seasons can grow into a dense, bushy privacy screen - perfect if you want quick shade, an ornamental barrier, or a living fence with health benefits that practically takes care of itself!
🛒 Plant Jambolan: shade, fruit, beauty, and health - all in one tree!
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The Divine Berry - large, bushy, exotic fruit tree in no time
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Neem Tree - Azadirachta indica