{"product_id":"plumbago-white-5-pot","title":"Plumbago White - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlumbago zeylanica, known across India as White Chitrak, is a sprawling evergreen perennial shrub native to the Indian subcontinent. It produces slender, semi-climbing stems and bright green oval leaves, topped through much of the year with spikes of pure white, five-petalled flowers carried on sticky, glandular calyces that cling to passing animals and clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptionally tough and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in the hot plains of India and flowers freely in warm weather. It is widely grown both as an ornamental for hedges, borders and pots and as a traditional medicinal plant, its pungent root (Chitrak) being a classic Ayurvedic digestive remedy.\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\u003ePlumbaginaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent, Sri Lanka and tropical Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6-1.5 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, simple ovate green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly monsoon to winter; can flower much of the year in warm regions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; suits 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 in 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\u003eModerate; water when topsoil dries. Drought-tolerant once established, 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 sandy-loam soil; tolerates poor soils. Add compost for better blooming\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; tolerates Indian summer heat. Protect from hard frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to both dry and humid conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply balanced fertilizer or compost once a month during the growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune after flowering to keep bushy and dense; tolerates hard cutting back\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 when roots fill the container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy stem cuttings, root cuttings or seed; cuttings root easily in the warm season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally pest-resistant; watch for mealybugs and aphids on new growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic. Root and sap contain plumbagin and can cause skin irritation, blistering and gastrointestinal upset if ingested; keep away from children and pets\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;Ornamental flowering shrub for borders, informal hedges, and large containers\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The dried root (Chitrak) is a classic Ayurvedic medicine used as a digestive and appetite stimulant\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hardy choice for low-maintenance and water-wise Indian gardens\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Attracts butterflies and pollinators to the garden\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the onset of the monsoon (June-July) when cuttings establish fastest in the warm, moist soil. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot for the heaviest flowering.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Water moderately through summer and cut back watering in winter. Prune lightly after each flush of bloom to maintain a compact, bushy shape, and feed monthly with compost during the growing season for continuous white flowers.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs White Plumbago (Chitrak) safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Its root and sap contain plumbagin, which can irritate skin and cause stomach upset if eaten. Plant it where children and pets cannot chew it, and wash hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often does White Chitrak flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn warm Indian regions it flowers for much of the year, with the heaviest flush from the monsoon through winter. Full sun and light pruning after each bloom encourage more white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Plumbago zeylanica?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is easily grown from stem or root cuttings taken in the warm season, which root quickly in well-drained soil. It can also be raised from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256293327094,"sku":"PLT-PLUMBAGOWHIT-P05-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-plumbago-white-plant-163606.jpg?v=1783923448","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/plumbago-white-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}