{"product_id":"kunda-8-pot","title":"Kunda - 8\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eKunda (\u003cem\u003eJasminum multiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e), also called Downy Jasmine or Star Jasmine, is a much-loved evergreen jasmine native to the Indian subcontinent. Its arching, softly hairy stems can be grown as a sprawling shrub or trained over fences, arches and trellises. The pure-white, five-petalled star-shaped blooms appear in dense clusters and carry a gentle, sweet fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the heavily scented Mogra, Kunda flowers are more delicate in perfume but make up for it in sheer number, covering the plant from late autumn through spring. The downy, dark-green leaves give the plant a soft texture all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow across most of India, Kunda thrives in warm climates, tolerates pruning well, and is a favourite for temple gardens, hedges and home balconies where its flowers are picked for worship and hair adornment.\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\u003eOleaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m as a climber; 1-1.5 m as a shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-2.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, soft downy dark-green ovate leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly winter to spring (Nov-Mar); sporadic year-round in warm areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; suited to most of plains India\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; flowers best with at least 4-6 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; water when the top 2-3 cm feels dry. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, fertile loamy soil enriched with compost; slightly acidic to neutral pH.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 20-35 C; protect from hard frost below 5 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; tolerates average Indian conditions.\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 a phosphorus-rich bloom fertilizer; add vermicompost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune lightly after the main flush to shape and encourage bushy, free-flowering growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 1-2 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasily propagated from semi-hardwood stem cuttings or layering during the warm months.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for aphids, mealybugs, whitefly and red spider mites; treat with neem oil spray.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets; jasmines (Jasminum) are not listed as toxic.\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;p\u0026gt;Kunda is a versatile garden and devotional plant in India:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fragrant white flowers used in temple offerings and daily worship (puja).\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strung into garlands and worn by women in the hair.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Grown as a flowering hedge, screen or trained over arches, gates and trellises.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent for balconies, terrace gardens and large containers.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Attracts butterflies and adds evening fragrance to the garden.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant Kunda at the onset of the monsoon (Jun-Jul) so the roots establish in warm, moist soil. Choose a spot with morning sun for the best flowering.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Pinch growing tips while young to build a bushy frame, and give a hard prune after the winter-spring bloom to renew the plant. Feed with a bloom-boosting fertilizer from October onwards to maximise the cool-season flush. In the hot, dry months water in the early morning or evening and mulch the base to conserve moisture.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Kunda jasmine flower in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKunda flowers most heavily from late autumn through spring (November to March), with occasional blooms year-round in warm frost-free regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Kunda be grown in a pot or balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Kunda grows well in a large container with well-drained soil. Give it 4-6 hours of sun, regular watering and a bloom fertilizer, and prune to keep it bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is Kunda different from Mogra jasmine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKunda (Jasminum multiflorum) has star-shaped white flowers borne in large clusters with a lighter scent and blooms mainly in the cool season, while Mogra (J. sambac) has rounder, intensely fragrant flowers in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048736162038,"sku":"PLT-KUNDA-P08-NA","price":140.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul17_2025_01_36_05PM_03184253-bb93-498e-8868-f48d92edd099.png?v=1782711570","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/kunda-8-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}