I just cannot believe my eyes when I caught sight of the workers at the nursery unloading the Aglaia Odorata plants from the lorry one morning as I was passing by ! I had been looking out for this plant ever since I read about its sweet fragrance. Check out the photos of this beautiful plant from these links : - http://www.rv-orchidworks.com/orchidtalk/jungle/20892-my-fragrant-hedge-4-aglaia-odorata-chinese-perfume-plant.html and http://www.rareflora.com/aglaiaodo.html.
The plant does resemble the Murraya paniculata (posted 23 August 2010) , but the leaves are more rounded at the tips, compact and arranged in a floral manner as they form. It is supposed to be a slow grower and being a small plant, I can surely find a place for it amongst my collection of fragrant plants. The main appeal, however, is that the flowers are petite round yellow balls - very unique, very different !
The nursery was selling one small plant for RM 8 so I did not have second thoughts about buying one plant immediately. It was only upon reaching home that it strike me that in my excitement I forget to check if the plant's root system was properly developed. Previously I had a bad experience where once I bought a plant from a vendor that was just a cutting without any roots at all ! I realized this only when I transferred it to a pot from the black poly bag. So this time, just to be safe - I am just leaving the plant in its polybag until a time I can see some roots appearing at the bottom of the poly bag or some signs of new growth ! Just have to keep my fingers crossed that this is not just a cutting ! I have bought many plants from this nursery and never had problems before, but some how I guess after a bad experience, I just can't help being a bit worried and anxious.
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| The tiny round pearls are the green buds - eventually they will turn yellow in color |
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| Keeping the plant in its polybag standing in pot |
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| Leaves are arranged in a floral pattern which is really attractive |
It has been about four days since I bought the plant - touch wood it is looking good. From what I gathered about this plant, this plant is rather fuss free and easy to care for. It is a rather hardy plant - grows in semi shade to full sunlight. Like most tropical plants, it likes moisture, warmth and well drained soil. Right now I am leaving it under some shade and watering it sparingly. Yes, and you guessed it - I am also checking it vigilantly !
4 comments:
You have a unique liking for plants. And lucky also... that's a good price - reward for your great passion in gardening :-D!
Hi Step,
Thanks and yes, I hope I have success with this plant. I do find plants with fragrant blooms very fascinating indeed... :- ) !
haha, finally you got your wish!
Yes, I feel so lucky indeed...next maybe I look out for the 'Kwei Hwa" or Osmanthus fragrance which is known for its fragrance and also for tea. The flowers are not striking either. When we were in Guilin, they were not blooming then. I understand these plants are famous in Guilin, and grown all over the place but unless the plant blooms it is hard to identify it.
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