Nyctanthes arbortristis literally means, night-blooming sad tree. Grows as large shrub or small tree depending on how it is trained. The large attractive leaves are rough and hairy. The sweet scented flowers are small, attractive with white petals and an orange-red tube in center and bloom profusely, opening at night and drop off in the morning, thus making a carpet of flowers in the morning. Used for worship. Needs warmth during winter months. Use well drained soil and fertilize once a month. This tree has attracted my attention, as i open every day morning, i used to see my neighbour grandma below the tree, collecting the flowers for worship, where i was staying earlier in Mysore. Now on my way to the institute, i see the bush every day growing very healthy, but without any flowers! many days i wanted to take a photograph. But in the morning of 26th March, 2012, i went with a purpose along with my daughter and i could see a few flowers in the bush and i took this photograph.
