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Swarna Champa

₹400 ₹460

Swarna Champa is a medium-sized evergreen tree with glossy, leathery leaves and highly fragrant, golden-yellow flowers. The flowers are large and have a trumpet-shaped appearance. The plant is revered for its aromatic flowers, which are used in perfumery and religious ceremonies.

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Plant Description:

Common Name- Swarna Champa

Scientific Name- Magnolia champaca

Family- Magnoliaceae

Origin- Native to the Indian subcontinent

Swarna Champa is a medium-sized evergreen tree with glossy, leathery leaves and highly fragrant, golden-yellow flowers. The flowers are large and have a trumpet-shaped appearance. The plant is revered for its aromatic flowers, which are used in perfumery and religious ceremonies.

Growing Conditions-

1. Soil Requirement- Swarna Champa prefers well-drained loamy soil with good organic content. The soil should retain moisture without becoming waterlogged.

2. Watering- Regular watering is required to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the growing season. Avoid overwatering or allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

3. Temperature Requirement- Swarna Champa thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, with temperatures between 20°C to 35°C. It is not frost-tolerant and prefers warm temperatures.

4. Humidity- Swarna Champa prefers high humidity levels, similar to its natural habitat in the Indian subcontinent.

5. Light Requirement- Swarna Champa requires full sun to partial shade. It prefers bright light to flower profusely. However, it can tolerate some shade. At least 4-6 hours of bright direct sunlight is beneficial for the plant.

6. Fertilization- Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and flowering. Apply fertilizer in every 2- 3 weeks.Use a fertilizer rich in phosphorus such as bone meal to induce more flowering.

7. Flowering-The Swarna Champa tree typically blooms from spring to summer, producing highly fragrant, golden-yellow flowers. The flowers are known for their pleasant scent and trumpet-shaped appearance.

8. Important Diseases- Swarna Champa can be susceptible to fungal diseases such as leaf spot and powdery mildew. To prevent these diseases, ensure proper air circulation around the plant, avoid overhead watering, and promptly remove any infected leaves. Use sulphur based fungicides  to control powdery mildew.

9. Important Pests- Common pests that can affect the plant include aphids, scales, and mealybugs. Regularly inspect the plant for signs of pest infestation and take appropriate pest control measures, such as using insecticidal soap or neem oil.

10. Pruning- Prune the plant lightly after flowering to maintain the desired shape and remove any dead or diseased branches. Avoid heavy pruning as it may reduce the flowering potential for the following season.

11. Propagation- Swarna Champa can be propagated through seeds or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and it will take 7 days to more than a month to germinate. Stem cuttings can be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a suitable rooting medium.

Type

Evergreen Perennial flowering plant

Planting time

Can be planted anytime of the year, avoid very colder season.

Soil

Well drained loamy soil rich in organic content.

Watering

Do not require heavy watering, water only when the soil is completely dry.

Temperature

20°C to 35°C

Humidity

Prefers high humidity levels.

Light requirement

4-6 Hours of bright direct sunlight

Fertilization

Balanced slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.

Flowering

Produce golden yellow fragrant flowers during spring and summer.

Important Diseases

Leaf spot, powdery mildew

Important pests

Aphids, mealy bugs, scales

Pruning

Prune the plant to maintain a desired shape.

Dormancy Period

Cold Winter

Propagation

Seeds , Stem cuttings

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