Rajnigandha (tuberose) is known for its beautiful white and elongated flowers, and their sweet, soothing fragrance. Unlike most flowers, these bloom only at night, and the name ‘Rajnigandha’ loosely translates to ‘fragrant at night’.

Used extensively across the country for decorations and auspicious occasions like poojas and marriages, these flowers are believed to have originated in Mexico and brought to India by the early Portuguese settlers.

Rajnigandha is a perennial plant that comes in four different varieties, based on the number of rows of petals it has.

According to Sriram Aravamudan, an organic gardening expert from Bengaluru, rajnigandha is easy-to-grow and requires very little maintenance. “It is mostly propagated through bulbs and can be easily grown anywhere, on the ground or in a pot, with a decent amount of sunlight,” Sriram tells The Better India.

He shares some tips to keep in mind to grow rajnigandha at home organically:

1. Collect bulbs to sow

Rajnigandha bulbs multiply underground and are hence easily available. You can collect a few good bulbs from a nursery or someone who already grows them.

2. Requires direct sunlight

As they are sun-loving plants, it is important to........

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