Plant Specifications
The Kamini Plant (Murraya paniculata), also known as **Orange Jasmine** or **Mock Orange**, is a beautiful, evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. The plant typically grows compact, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments. Its small, white, jasmine-like flowers bloom throughout the year, emitting a sweet fragrance that fills the air, especially in the evening. The plant can also produce small, bright orange to red berries, adding to its decorative appeal.
Native to South and Southeast Asia, the Kamini plant thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, but it is highly adaptable, often used in home gardens, bonsai arrangements, or as a tabletop plant indoors. The leaves are small and oval-shaped, forming dense foliage that adds a lush green touch to any space. With its ability to tolerate pruning, it’s often shaped into hedges or decorative topiaries.
This plant not only offers aesthetic beauty but also fills indoor spaces with a natural, pleasant fragrance. Its low-maintenance nature, combined with its continuous blooms and air-purifying properties, makes it a popular choice for home gardeners and plant enthusiasts.
1. Aesthetic Appeal: With its glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers, the Kamini plant enhances the decor of indoor spaces and adds a tropical feel.
2. Fragrance: The small white flowers produce a delightful jasmine-like fragrance, making it an aromatic addition to homes or offices.
3. Low Maintenance: It is relatively easy to care for and adaptable to various indoor environments.
4. Compact Growth: The Kamini plant’s compact size makes it perfect for growing in small pots, ideal for tabletops or window sills.
5. Air Purification: Like many houseplants, it helps improve air quality by filtering out pollutants.
1. Sunlight: The Kamini plant thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, but can also tolerate partial shade. Avoid placing it in direct, harsh sunlight as it may scorch the leaves.
2. Watering: Water the plant moderately, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
3. Soil: Use a well-draining, fertile soil mix, preferably one rich in organic matter.
4. Temperature: It prefers warm, tropical conditions, with an ideal temperature range between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Protect it from cold drafts or temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
5. Pruning: Prune occasionally to maintain its compact shape and remove any dead or yellowing leaves.
6. Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) to encourage healthy blooms and foliage.