{"product_id":"hari-champa-10-grow-bag","title":"Hari champa - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eHari Champa (Artabotrys hexapetalus), often called the climbing ylang-ylang or Manoranjan, is a vigorous woody scrambling shrub from the custard-apple family (Annonaceae). It is cherished across India for its small, fleshy flowers that open green and mature to yellow, releasing a powerful sweet fragrance reminiscent of ripe jackfruit, banana and pineapple, strongest in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaturally a large scandent shrub that climbs with hook-like modified flower stalks, it can be trained on a pergola, fence or strong trellis, or kept as a dense rounded shrub through regular pruning. The glossy, leathery dark-green leaves stay attractive year-round, while flowering peaks during the warm, humid monsoon months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTough, sun-loving and well suited to India's tropical and subtropical plains, it is a traditional dooryard and temple plant, often grown near windows and verandahs so the perfume can drift indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnonaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Asia (India, Sri Lanka, China)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-6 m as a trained climber; 2-3 m as a pruned shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy leathery dark-green elliptic leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen ageing to yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly monsoon and warm months (June-September), sporadic in warm spells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical (USDA 10-11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; best flowering and fragrance in 5-6 hours of direct sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil evenly moist in growing season; water 2-3 times a week, more in summer. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with organic matter; tolerates most garden soils with good drainage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 20-38 C; frost-sensitive, protect below 10 C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity; loves the monsoon season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed monthly in growing season with balanced NPK or compost\/vermicompost; a potassium-rich feed boosts flowering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune after the main flush to shape, control size and encourage bushy, free-flowering growth; remove dead wood.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot container plants every 2-3 years into a larger pot with fresh, rich potting mix, ideally before monsoon.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy semi-hardwood cuttings, layering, or seed; cuttings and layering are most reliable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for mealybugs, scale and aphids. Treat with neem oil or mild insecticidal soap.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Grown for its powerfully fragrant flowers near windows, verandahs and seating areas.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Trained on pergolas, arches, fences and trellises as an ornamental flowering climber.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flowers are used to scent rooms, linen and hair, and in traditional garlands and offerings.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kept as a pruned specimen shrub or large container plant on terraces and balconies.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the start of the monsoon (June-July) so it establishes in warm, humid weather. Provide a strong support early as it becomes woody and heavy with age.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Give it the sunniest spot available for the best bloom and fragrance, and mulch the base to conserve moisture through the dry summer. Feed and prune lightly after the monsoon flush to keep it compact and flowering. In North India, shelter young plants from winter cold and cut back on watering when temperatures drop.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Hari Champa not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost often due to too little sun or excess nitrogen. Move it to a spot with 5-6 hours of direct sun, switch to a potassium-rich feed, and prune lightly after the monsoon to encourage new flowering wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Hari Champa a climber or a shrub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is naturally a large woody scrambling shrub that can climb using hook-like stalks. You can train it up a trellis or pergola, or prune it regularly to keep it as a dense rounded shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Hari Champa bloom and when is it most fragrant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers mainly through the warm, humid monsoon months (roughly June to September), with sporadic blooms in other warm spells. The sweet, fruity scent is strongest in the evening and at night.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048603222262,"sku":"PLT-HARICHAMPA-B10-NA","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-hari-champa-artabotrys-hexapetalus-champa-green-plant-16968918204556.jpg?v=1782711413","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/hari-champa-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}