Chinese Perfume Plant/ Aglaia odorata (large single plant)

Description

In India, we can sell this Chinese Perfume Plant/ Aglaia odorata (large single plant) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

The Chinese Perfume Plant (Aglaia odorata), also known as Mock Lemon or Chinese Rice Flower, is a small, evergreen shrub or tree prized for its delicately fragrant yellow flowers. Native to Southeast Asia and southern China, this plant is popular in gardens, containers, and bonsai cultivation due to its compact growth and sweet scent.

Plant Details:

• Family: Meliaceae
• Growth Habit: Dense, bushy, and slow-growing shrub or small tree
• Size: Typically 1–3 meters (3–10 feet) tall but can grow larger in ideal conditions
• Leaves: Small, glossy, dark green, pinnate leaves
• Flowers: Tiny, golden-yellow flowers that are not showy but release a soft, sweet fragrance similar to citrus or jasmine
• Blooming Season: Blooms intermittently year-round, with peak flowering in warm months
• Fruit: Small, round, red to yellow berries, though rarely seen in cultivation

Care & Growing Conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Water: Moderate; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter (loamy or sandy)
• Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions; can tolerate mild frost but prefers warm temperatures
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
• Fertilization: Benefits from balanced liquid fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season
• Pruning: Light pruning helps maintain shape and encourages bushy growth
• Propagation: Grown from seeds or cuttings

Special Features & Uses:

• Fragrant plant often used near patios, windows, or pathways
• Suitable for bonsai due to its slow growth and dense foliage
• Excellent hedge or container plant
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established