| Common name: |
Tagar, Chandini |
| Botanical Name: |
Tabernaemontana corymbosa variegata |
| Family: |
Apocynaceae |
| Foliage: |
The leaves are glossy ashy grey. Can be trimmed to give a desired shape. |
| Flowers: |
Snow-white flowers throughout the year with lot of fragrance. |
| Light: |
It requires a minimum of four hours of sunlight a day. |
| Soil: |
The plant can grow in any type of soil. |
| Humidity: |
The plant requires water during the dry period. |
| Watering: |
The plant requires regular to abundant watering. However do not let the water to stagnate. |
| Pest and Problems: |
The plant is susceptible to
infection by scales.
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| Growth habit: |
The plant has a fast growth rate and can grow to about 6 feet. |
| Fertilizing: |
Apply standard liquid fertilizer. |
| Pruning: |
Pruning is necessary to keep the growth in check. To give shape to the plant and to produce vigorous branching. |
| Propagation: |
Propagation is done by seeds, air layering and stem cuttings. |
| Special Care: |
No special care is require for the plant. |
| Landscaping Use: |
Tagar can be use in a landscape in the form of a hedge. It can also be grown as a tall shrub. |
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