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Plumbago White - 5" Pot

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Plumbago White

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Container: Pot
Size: 5 inch

Why it’s special?

  • Free-flowering white blooms over much of the year
  • Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established
  • Famous Ayurvedic medicinal plant (Chitrak)
  • Low-maintenance, ideal for hedges and Indian gardens
  • Attracts butterflies
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🌎 Country of origin: India

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Plumbago zeylanica, known across India as White Chitrak, is a sprawling evergreen perennial shrub native to the Indian subcontinent. It produces slender, semi-climbing stems and bright green oval leaves, topped through much of the year with spikes of pure white, five-petalled flowers carried on sticky, glandular calyces that cling to passing animals and clothing.

Exceptionally tough and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in the hot plains of India and flowers freely in warm weather. It is widely grown both as an ornamental for hedges, borders and pots and as a traditional medicinal plant, its pungent root (Chitrak) being a classic Ayurvedic digestive remedy.

Specifications

Family Plumbaginaceae
Native region Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka and tropical Asia
Mature height 0.6-2 m
Mature spread 0.6-1.5 m
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Evergreen, simple ovate green leaves
Flower colour White
Flower season Mainly monsoon to winter; can flower much of the year in warm regions
Climate zone Tropical and subtropical; suits most of plains India

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun to partial shade; flowers best in 4-6 hours of direct sun
Watering Moderate; water when topsoil dries. Drought-tolerant once established, avoid waterlogging
Soil / mix Well-drained sandy-loam soil; tolerates poor soils. Add compost for better blooming
Temperature Thrives at 20-38 C; tolerates Indian summer heat. Protect from hard frost
Humidity Adapts to both dry and humid conditions
Fertilizer Apply balanced fertilizer or compost once a month during the growing season
Pruning Prune after flowering to keep bushy and dense; tolerates hard cutting back
Repotting Repot every 1-2 years in spring when roots fill the container
Propagation By stem cuttings, root cuttings or seed; cuttings root easily in the warm season
Pests & problems Generally pest-resistant; watch for mealybugs and aphids on new growth
Toxicity / safety Toxic. Root and sap contain plumbagin and can cause skin irritation, blistering and gastrointestinal upset if ingested; keep away from children and pets
Difficulty Easy

Uses

  • Ornamental flowering shrub for borders, informal hedges, and large containers
  • The dried root (Chitrak) is a classic Ayurvedic medicine used as a digestive and appetite stimulant
  • Hardy choice for low-maintenance and water-wise Indian gardens
  • Attracts butterflies and pollinators to the garden

Growing tips

Plant at the onset of the monsoon (June-July) when cuttings establish fastest in the warm, moist soil. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot for the heaviest flowering.

Water moderately through summer and cut back watering in winter. Prune lightly after each flush of bloom to maintain a compact, bushy shape, and feed monthly with compost during the growing season for continuous white flowers.

Plumbago White Care

Plumbago zeylanica is an easy-going flowering shrub that rewards a little attention with clusters of pure white blooms through the warmer months. Give it a spot with bright light to full sun, water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and feed lightly during the growing season for steady flowering. It tolerates pruning well, so trim after a flush of flowers to keep the plant bushy and encourage fresh blooms.

Where to place Plumbago White

White plumbago does best in a sunny to lightly shaded position, whether on a balcony, terrace or in a garden bed. It can be grown in a container and trained along a low fence or trellis, or left to form a soft, rounded shrub. Good airflow and plenty of light keep it healthy and flowering freely across Indian growing conditions.

Plumbago White Benefits & Uses

Grown for its clean white flower clusters, Plumbago zeylanica is a favourite for adding a calm, cooling look to balconies and borders. The blooms attract butterflies, making it a useful choice for pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance gardens. It also works as an informal hedge or filler plant among other flowering shrubs.

Why buy Plumbago White online in India

GardenGo stocks Plumbago White locally and delivers it fast — often within about two hours in serviced areas — so your plant arrives alive and healthy rather than stressed after days in transit. You choose the size on this page, and you can add pots, soil and tools to the same order. It is a simple way to get a well-rooted, ready-to-grow plumbago delivered to your door.

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Frequently asked questions

Is White Plumbago (Chitrak) safe for pets and children?
No. Its root and sap contain plumbagin, which can irritate skin and cause stomach upset if eaten. Plant it where children and pets cannot chew it, and wash hands after pruning.
How often does White Chitrak flower?
In warm Indian regions it flowers for much of the year, with the heaviest flush from the monsoon through winter. Full sun and light pruning after each bloom encourage more white flowers.
How do I propagate Plumbago zeylanica?
It is easily grown from stem or root cuttings taken in the warm season, which root quickly in well-drained soil. It can also be raised from seed.

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