Nandibatlu Hoovu is one of the flowers which qualifies as an offering in Hindu rituals. The white colored flower has thick petals with a pleasantly mild aroma. Nandibatlu leaves are glossy deep green colored with a bitterish aroma. When this plant's leaves or stems are broken, a sticky white liquid oozes out. This plant is said to have medicinal properties. There are two types of Nandibatlu plants. Both plants are similar in looks, the distinguishing part being the flower- 1. five distinct petalled flower and 2. multi overlapping petals. Both plants can grow up to 7 feet tall. These buds seen below are the second type, the flower with overlapping petals.
A bud and a fully bloomed Nadibatalu flower.
The flowers usually grow in pairs or small bunches of 7 to 8 flowers.
This is the first type. the one with five distinct petals. These buds are smaller and lighter.
A fully grown Nandibatlu plant can bear several bunches, each bunch consisting of 8 to 10 flowers.
Nandibatlu plants need solid ground and open space around them. They can be planted in pots but the growth can be limited.
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