Tabernaemontana divaricata is an evergreen shrub native to South Asia, Southeast Asia and China, commonly known as pinwheel flower or crape jasmine. It is cultivated for its fragrant, star-shaped white flowers with pinwheel appearance.
Before sowing
Soak
48 h Seeds soaked in water for two days before sowing
Water immersion pre-treatment required for improved germination
Sowing
Substrate
Draining organic loam, well-draining potting mix
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
24°C
Moisture
alta
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 24°C
Day 30–60
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination is slow and uneven. Seeds are best sown in well-draining organic loam. Plant benefits from warm, humid conditions similar to tropical habitat.
Sources: Monaco Nature Encyclopedia, plantflowerseeds.com, whatflower.net, ploi.me, indiagardening.com
