Tagar Plant

The Tagar flower plant (Tabernaemontana divaricata), commonly known as Crape Jasmine, Chandni, or Pinwheel Flower, is a popular evergreen tropical shrub prized for its snow-white, pinwheel-shaped blossoms and glossy green foliage.

PLANT SPECIFICATIONS

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tabernaemontana divaricata.

FAMILY: Apocynaceae.

MATURE HEIGHT & SPREAD: 3 to 6 feet (though compact or dwarf varieties like Tagar Mini stay around 2 feet).

BLOOM TIME: Year-round or sporadic flowering, peaking from spring through late summer in warmer climates.

FRAGRANCE: Sweet, mild scent that intensifies during the evening and day.

CARE REQUIREMENTS

SUNLIGHT: Thrives in full sun to partial shade (about 4 to 6 hours of direct or indirect sunlight daily).

WATERING: Moderate. Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, allowing the top inch to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.

SOIL: Rich, fertile, and well-draining soil with a neutral pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

FERTILIZER: Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer monthly or bi-weekly during the active growing/spring-summer season.

USES AND BENEFITS

LANDSCAPING & DECOR: Ideal for garden borders, hedges, patio pots, or as a standalone ornamental shrub.

RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL VALUE: The white flowers are frequently used in traditional Indian religious offerings and garlands.

ENVIRONMENT: Known to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and functions as a pleasant courtyard or balcony plant.