Kudamulla poovinum malayaali penninum.Udukkaan vella pudava (Jasmine flowers).
Dear friends,
I have two smalljasmine plants in my garden bringing up in bonsai model. They
are trimmed at a height of3 feet periodically, bottom dried leaves and stem are
cut and kept tidy. Wateringis done daily. Now being summer both flowers.
One is ordinary andanother is Kudamullawhich gives more appearance and
fragrance. On an average they give 10-12flowers during flowering season.
Whatever the number of flowers my share isfive flowers to keep in the small
uruli about 4 inches in diameter and one inch in height, in my table top with
few glittering coins kept inside . The remaining goes to Pooja room
I was thinking ofwriting about jasmine flowers ever since more flowers were
appearing in thegarden.
Jasmine flowers areassociated with festive occasions and young women. It has
more importance inDevi temples and Lord Krishna temples. In Tamilnadu just like
a custom newlymarried men purchase and takes stitched jasmine flowers 2-3 yards
daily to hiswife. If flower is not brought the woman may not be happy.
In Kerala jasmineflowers are worn by young women more on festive occasions than
on a dailywearing.
During marriage theimportance given to jasmine garlands, jasmine stitched and
given cannot be toldin words. A lot of money is spent on it. For adorning
bridge a lot of stitched jasmineis used, many timeschanging to fresh ones at
intervals.
During upanayanamalso jasmine garlands and stitched flowers are used. In north
India also jasmine is more usedduring weddings.
My title is from the film –Jwala, acted by Nazeer andSheela, sung by Jesudas
and B Vasantha
Sincerely,
Gopala Krishnan5-5-2021
1Introduction
Delicate and daintywith small flowers, jasmine is known around the world for
its unique tropicalsmell and pretty blossoms that attract bees. The jasmine
flower is usuallywhite, although some species are yellow or cream, and it can
bloom all yearlong. Jasmine can grow in a pot or hanging basket. It can also be
planteddirectly in the ground and trained to climb or grow as bushes or ground
cover.
Interested in growingJasmine? Learn everything there is to know about jasmine
plant care so you canenjoy its sweet-smelling flower and full, hardy look.
2 What are JasmineFlowers?
Jasmine flowers aretropical blooms that thrive in warmer climates. Most
varieties have a distinctscent that is popular even off the vine. The smell of
jasmine can be found in everything from teasto candles to soaps to lotion.
Jasmine has bright green, glossy foliage andlikes sun to light shade and
relatively fertile, well-drained soil. Somejasmine plants are evergreen,
meaning they will keep their green leaves year-round. Whilegrowing jasmine does
require some effort, it’s well worth it, as theplant will put on a profuse,
showy display of blooms that can liven up even thedullest of yards.
3 Planting Jasmine Flowers
Planting jasmine iseasy. Just follow these simple tips.
When to plant jasmine– Plant jasmine bushes any time between June and November.
Where to plant jasmine – Jasminewill grow well in full sun to partial shaded
areas. Summer-floweringjasmine does better in a sunny spot, while other
varieties, such as winterjasmine, like a more shaded area.
Soils that jasminethrive in – Jasmine needs well-drained but moist, moderately
fertile sandyloamy soil.
Supports for jasmine – If planting a twining vinevariety and wanting jasmine to
climb, the plant will need a support structure.A trellis or fence will both
work.
My note-My plants planted in 2006 were climbingthrough a wire to terrace close
to work area exhaust fan. But rats used thewire to climb up, and enter work
area through the gap in the wings, so I had tocut them after 2 years.
How to space jasmine – Jasmine should be plantedat least 8 feet, sometimes more
depending on variety, apart to accommodate forits future root growth, as it
will grow tremendously and does not like to becrowded.
How deep to plant – Dig a hole for the jasmine thatis just deep enough so the
plant will rest at the same level in the ground asit was when it was in the
pot. It doesn’t need to be planted in a deep hole.
4 Jasmine Plant Care
Jasmine is notparticularly hard to care for, but it does require some attention
in thebeginning and needs regular feeding and pruning. Learn howto care for a
jasmine plant below.
Watering – Jasmine flowers thatare in-ground should be watered once a week. If
it is unusually dry or hot,increase the frequency, but let the soil dry out in
between. If your jasmine isin a container, it will likely require water
multiple times each week,especially in the hotter months. Water it once the top
1 inch of the soil isdry.
Training – If growing jasmine to climb a structure likea trellis or fence, help
it by training young vines. Begin to train jasminejust after planting by
weaving young stems through the trellis sections or bygently and loosely tying
them onto the fence or support.
Amount of sunlight – Jasmine needs full sun or partshade – usually about 6
hours or more of direct sunlight each day for full sun,and 2 – 4 hours per day
for partial shade. The exact type of jasmine you plant,in addition to climate
and other conditions, will determine how much sun aplant needs.
Tips on how to prune – To prune jasmine, first removeany damaged, diseased or
dead stems from the plant to prevent any spread ofdisease. Then remove any
stems that are tangled or that no longer flower. Helpkeep trained jasmine clean
and tidy by snipping stems that are growing awayfrom the plant. Prune jasmine
blooms immediately after they flower so vineshave enough time to grow before
the following season. Pruning is easy – simplypinch the tips by squeezing them
between your finger and thumbnail. Proper andregular pruning will promote lush,
full foliage and rapid growth.
5 Types of Jasmine
Jasmine is a memberof the olive family. The most common types are grown as
vines, but there aresome varieties that work as ground covers or shrubs, too.
There are about 200 differentspecies of jasmine, which is native to warmer,
temperate tropicalclimates. Jasmine plant types will all have slightly
different needs, so it isimportant to know about the varieties before choosing
which one to plant.
5 ArabianJasmine – This variety of jasmine is an evergreen shrub orvine. It
has white, very strongly scented flowers that open in the evening.Arabian
jasmine can grow from 3 – 9 feet tall.
White Jasmine – White jasmine is native to Burmaand China and is an evergreen
twining climber. Its pinkish flower buds show inlate winter to early spring and
bloom into white star-like fragrant flowers.White jasmine can grow 20 – 30 feet
tall and 7 – 15 feet wide, so you will needample room for this variety.
Purple Jasmine – The purple jasmine flower is alsoknown as star jasmine. This
twining vine blooms 2-inch flowers in the springand summer. It can grow 20 feet
as a vine, but can also be grown on a smallerscale as a hedge, shrub or ground
cover.
Forest Jasmine – A woody climber, forest jasminehas dark green glossy leaves
and bright white flowers that have a slight tingeof pink. It is a strong
variety, with stems that can grow to more than 5 inchesin diameter.
Winter Jasmine – Growing up to 15 feet tall if trainedon a trellis, winter
jasmine is known for its striking yellow blooms. Winterjasmine is native to
China and, unlike most jasmine, doesn’t twine. Because ofthis, it needs to be
pruned more often than other varieties.
Spanish Jasmine – Another highly scented variety,Spanish jasmine is a deciduous
climber or shrub that is widely used inperfumes. It can grow 6 – 13 feet tall.
6 Is Jasmine an annual or perennial?
Jasmine is aperennial that will grow year after year. Different varieties have
differentwatering, space and sunlight needs depending on what zone they are
growing in.
How much sun does jasmine need?
All types of jasminewill do well in full sun to partial shade – exactly how
much sun a plant needseach day will depend on the variety.
Can jasmine grow indoors or outdoors?
Jasmine can grow bothindoors and outdoors. Dwarf varieties do best indoors, but
vines can alsothrive inside the home. Just pinch or prune the plant in the
dormant season tomaintain the desired height and shape.
Can jasmine survive winter?
Many gardeners chooseto grow jasmine in containers so they can bring the plant
indoors over winter.If bringing jasmine inside because of extreme cold, do so
gradually, over abouta week or so, to allow the plant time to adjust to less
sun once indoors. Agood way to make this transition is by bringing the plant in
at night, and thenreturning it outside during the day time, increasing the
hours you leave itinside throughout the week. Once it is inside permanently,
place it in thesunniest spot of the house.
7 When does jasmine bloom?
Jasmine blooms inclusters from spring until well into the fall. The sweet
flowers are most oftencream, white or yellow, depending on the variety, and
will attract bees andother pollinators.
How long do jasmine flowers last?
The flowers from theplant falls down in two days’ time.
My note- There are jasmine flower gardens for acres nearNagerkovil on the way
to Valliyur
8 Distribution and habitat
Jasmines are nativeto tropical and subtropical regions of Eurasia, Australasia
and Oceania,although only one of the 200 species is native to Europe Their
center ofdiversity is in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
9 Etymology
The genus name isderived from the Persian Yasameen ("gift from God") through
Arabicand Latin
10 Cultivation and uses
Widely cultivated forits flowers, jasmine is enjoyed in the garden, as a
houseplant, and as cutflowers. The flowers are worn by women in their hair in
South and South EastAsia.
11 Jasmine tea
Jasmine tea istraditionally consumed in China, where it is called
jasmine-flower tea Jasminumsambac flowers are also used to make jasmine tea,
which often has a base ofgreen tea or white tea, but sometimes an Oolong base
is used. The flowers areput in machines that control temperature and humidity.
It takes about fourhours for the tea to absorb the fragrance and flavour of the
jasmine blossoms.For the highest grades of jasmine tea, this process may be
repeated up to seventimes. As the tea absorbs moisture from the fresh Jasmine
flowers, it must berefired to prevent spoilage. The used flowers may be removed
from the finalproduct, as the flowers contain no more aroma. Giant fans are
used to blow awayand remove the petals from the denser tea leaves.In Okinawa,
Japan, jasmine teais known as sanpin cha.
12 Plantation
Jasmine plantation isusually done using the stem of an existing plant, or one
having roots. In rareoccasions, the flowers bear dark purple fruits with seeds.
The seeds willgerminate when sowed and nurtured properly. The flowering shrubs
are usuallytrimmed pre-summer, as fresh branches grow and bear flowers during
the summer.
13 Culturalimportance
Jasmine is cultivatedcommercially for domestic and industrial uses, such as the
perfume industry. It isused in rituals like marriages, religious ceremonies and
festivals. Jasmineflower vendors sell garlands of jasmine, or in the case of
the thicker motiyaa(in Hindi) or mograa (in Marathi) varieties, bunches of
jasmine are common.They may be found around entrances to temples, on major
thoroughfares, and inmajor business areas.
A change inpresidency in Tunisia in 1987[19] [20] and the Tunisian Revolution
of 2011 areboth called "Jasmine revolutions" in reference to the
flower."Jasmine" is a common female given name.
14 National flower
Several countries andstates consider jasmine as a national symbol.
Syria: The Syrian city Damascus is called the City ofJasmine
Hawaii: Jasminum sambac ("pikake") is a commonflower used in leis, and is the
subject of many Hawaiian songs.
Indonesia: Jasminum sambac is the national flower,adopted in 1990. [22] It goes
by the name "melati putih" and is usedin wedding ceremonies for ethnic
Indonesians, especially on the island of Java.
Pakistan: Jasminum officinale is known as the"chambeli" or "yasmin", it is the
national flower.
Philippines: Jasminum sambac is the national flower.Adopted in 1935, it is
known as "sampaguita" in the islands. It isusually strung in garlands which are
then used to adorn religious images
Thailand: Jasmine flowers are used as a symbol ofmotherhood.
15 Malayalam saying
There is a Malayalamsaying-
Mullappopodieattu kidakkum
kallinum undamoru sourabhyam.
Even a stone on whichjasmine flower touch would have a smell. The saying used
to mean associationwith good people can change others also to have good
qualities.
Malli is called Mulla in Malayalam.Kudamulla is called Gundumalli in Malayalam
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