The Madhukamini plant is also known as the ‘Murraya Paniculata’, and is an evergreen shrub. The plant commonly grows in Asian countries, with tropical and subtropical climatic conditions. The Madhukamini plant has beautiful, fragrant flowers and lush foliage. The flowering plant is a popular choice for creating garden hedges, with their sweet fragrance and their visual appeal. It is a beginner-friendly plant.

Benefits of Madhukamini Plant

Ornamental Beauty

The Madhukamini flowering plant is a super fragrant plant and is used for decoration in ornamental hedges in gardens.

Good for Pollination

The blooms of the Madhukamini plant attract many pollinating insects such as butterflies, honey bees, and more. Pollination is very important to promote biodiversity.

Low Maintenance

The plant is very easy to care for and thrives well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. 

Care Tips for Madhukamini Plant

Watering

Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging. Check to see if the topsoil is completely dry before watering. 

Light

The Madhukamini plant loves bright sunlight and flowers well too. Make sure that the plant receives at least 6-7 hours of direct sunlight in a day. However, if the temperatures in your location are soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, then using a green net will help, as it will not cause sunburn on the leaves. 

Placement

Ixora is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

Fertilization

To Fertilize - Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Madhukamini Plant to maintain good plant and flower growth. You can also add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use Vermicompost every 2 weeks.

Ideal Soil Mix

The Madhukamini plant thrives when a good soil mix is used. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

Pruning

Keep pruning the Madhukamini plant to encourage flower growth. Soft pruning will increase foliage. 

Pest Control 

The Madhukamini plant is less prone to pest attacks. Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks as a precautionary measure.

Frequently Asked Questions about Madhukamini

1. What is the origin of the Madhukamini plant?

The plant is commonly found in tropical and subtropical countries in Asia. 

2. What is the flowering season for the Madhukamini plant?

The Madhukamini plant is all year round flowering plant. However, it enters a period of two months in the winter season and then revives back up in summer.

3. Is the Madhukamini flower the same as Jasmine?

The Madhukamini plant is not the same as Jasmine. Although, since its white-fragrant flowers resemble the Jasmine flower, the plant is sometimes called an ‘Orange Jasmine’.

4. How much sunlight does the Madhukamini plant need?

The Madhukamini plant needs a lot of direct sunlight since it is a flowering plant. 

5. Is Madhukamini an indoor or outdoor plant?

The Madhukamini is an outdoor plant.

6. Where can I buy Madhukamini plants? 

Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.

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