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White Colour Swarna Chapa (Michelia Champaca) Flower Plant
Product Features and Variety
The White Colour Swarna Chapa, botanically known as Magnolia champaca (formerly Michelia champaca) and commonly called White Champa or Champak, is a prized evergreen tree or shrub. It is celebrated across South and Southeast Asia for its intensely fragrant flowers and is a staple in religious rituals and traditional medicine. This plant is suitable for cultivation in gardens and large pots across diverse Indian climates.
- Variety: White Colour Swarna Chapa (White Champak).
- Type: Evergreen Shrub or Tree, known for its rapid growth in favorable conditions.
- Size: 1–2 Feet Height.
- Suitability: Thrives in almost all Indian climates and is excellent for container gardening as well as ground planting.
Flower Characteristics and Aroma
The flowers of the Swarna Chapa are renowned for their exceptional beauty and fragrance:
- Bloom: Produces creamy-white to light yellow flowers.
- Aroma: The flowers possess a strong, sweet, and intoxicating aroma, making them a primary source for one of the world's most luxurious perfumes, Joy.
- Cultural Significance: Often used in garlands, religious offerings, and traditional medicinal preparations.
Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates
Sunlight and Climate Needs
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun exposure (6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day) for optimal flowering, but can tolerate partial shade.
- Climate: A resilient, subtropical plant that adapts well to the wide range of Indian climatic conditions.
Watering and Soil
- Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil with a slight preference for slightly acidic to neutral pH.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the dry season and when the plant is young. Avoid waterlogging at all times.
- Fertilization: Use an organic, balanced fertilizer during the main growing season (Spring to Autumn) to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms.
The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.