Parijat Plant Sapling (Coral Jasmine / Night Flowering Jasmine / Harsingar / Dwarf Single Petal Jasmine)

Buy Parijat Plant / Coral Dwarf Single Petal Jasmine Plant /  Night Flowering or Harsingar Plant (Sapling)

For the plant nerds, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, better known as the Night flowering jasmine / Coral Jasmine (but don’t worry, she’s not a real jasmine, just a very fragrant overachiever). She’s famous across India as shiuli, parijata, Parijatham Shefali, pavizhamalli, Gangasiuli, and of course, our beloved Harsingar plant.

Be it balconies or terraces, or any spot with a bit of shade and respect, her white-orange blooms open at dusk like tiny lanterns glowing when the sun dips, then dropping off in the morning to create a magical moment on your floor. Oh, and the backstory? Straight-up epic. Born from the ocean during the Samudra Manthan, fought over by the gods, carried off by Krishna, and yet here she is, chilling in your six-inch planter. Legends only.

Key Features & Benefits of Parijat (Harsingar / Night Flowering Jasmine) Plant in India?

• Nighttime Showstopper: She blooms only at night, talk about exclusivity. Your own evening party.
• Dripping With Culture: Featured in poems, legends, Bengali autumn nostalgia, and even Kalidasa couldn’t resist writing about her.
• Healing Powers: Leaves and flowers are old-school Ayurveda favorites for fever, joint pain, and boosting immunity.
• Barely Needs You: Survives on “set it and forget it” care. Forgives neglect. Bless her.
• Pollinator Magnet: Butterflies and chill nighttime bugs can’t resist.
• Compact & Cute: Grows small, fits in tight spaces. Perfect if you love those cozy balcony jungles.

How to Care for Your Coral Jasmine Plant

• Watering: Go deep, but only when the dirt on top is dry.
• Sunlight: Loves early morning sunlight or bright shade. (3 to 6 hours is sweet)
• Soil: Go for well-draining soil, mix in compost if you want her to show off.
• Fertilizer: Feed her some organic manure or vermicompost every month. She’s not picky.
• Pot: Must have drainage holes. This cutie hates soggy roots. After planting, let her recover in indirect light for a couple of weeks.
• Pruning: Trim a bit after she’s done flowering to keep her looking sharp.

Flowering and Seasonal Highlights

Your Coral Jasmine Plant Blooms from August to December (aka, all the festive months) Parijat blooms pretty much every evening. White petals, orange centers, and by morning, your floor looks like the set of a romantic Bollywood song. The dwarf single-petal jasmine isn’t loud or flashy; it’s more like that elegant friend who enters quietly and steals the whole show.

Ideal Placement for your dwarf single-petal jasmine

• Balconies with morning light
• Near windows where the fragrance can float inside
• Temple corners or meditation nooks
• Terrace gardens
• Entryways, because why shouldn’t your guests walk through a cloud of heaven?

Why choose the Night flowering Jasmine?

The Parijat plant isn’t just another pretty face. It’s a full package: mythology, medicine, fragrance, and pure aesthetic joy. You’re bringing home a plant worshipped in temples, written into literature, and adored by Indian households for generations. Whether you call it shiuli, parijata, Shefali, or Harsingar plant, one thing stays the same: it brings an old-world charm with modern apartment-friendly behavior. The dwarf single-petal jasmine is one of the easiest choices you’ll ever make as a plant parent.
So go ahead, bring home the legendary Parijat from Upjau , the best online plant nursery in India. Your nights will smell like heaven, and your garden? Instantly upgraded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Parijat/Harsingar plant good for home?
A. Oh, 100%. Looks gorgeous, smells like heaven, and apparently Vastu says it brings good vibes. Plus, there’s the whole medicinal thing too and is happy both indoors and outdoors. What’s not to love?
Q. What is the benefit of coral jasmine?
A. Loads. Helps with digestion, soothes coughs, chills out your joints, and is a go-to for fever or skin stuff in traditional remedies. Leaves, flowers, bark—Ayurveda’s been using ‘em forever for everything from hair care to pain relief.
Q. Why is Parijat called the Tree of Sadness?
A.  Because they bloom at night and fall off in the morning, giving us a mixed feeling of beauty and grief. People interpret that it is a way of nature telling us that outer beauty of things doesn’t last forever.