Vyjayanti Mala is considered to be Kanha ji’s favourite. The pearls for this rosary are not made but are grown. This is a unique creation of nature in which there is no need to make even a hole in the middle of the pearl. You can string the garland directly after plucking it from the plant. Vyjayanti plant is also known as ‘Coix lacryma-jobi’ or ‘Job’s Tears’ in scientific language. These water drop shaped pearls look very beautiful. You can also plant this plant in your house and make a garland of it and offer it to Kanha ji. In this article you will know how you can grow this plant in a pot at your home.
Apart from offering Vaijayanti Mala to Lord Kanha, it is also used for chanting mantras. The medicinal properties of this plant also make it special. The Vaijayanti plant produces small seeds, which are green in the beginning and become dark in color as they mature. As their brightness increases, they become white, brown or black. So let us see how to grow Vaijayanti plant at home.
What kind of soil is required?
March to April is the best time to plant this plant. You can plant it directly in the ground and it can also be grown in a pot. For this you should take a pot at least 12 to 16 inches deep. For which, first of all, soil with good drainage must be prepared, which should also contain nutrients. For this, take 50 percent normal garden soil. Along with this you will need 30 percent cow dung manure or vermicompost. Apart from this, add 20 percent sand or coco peat. Potting mix will be ready by mixing all these things well with hands. Which you fill in the pot.
planting a plant or seed
You can buy Vyjayanti plant from the nursery and plant it directly in the prepared soil. This is a very simple method. Apart from this you can grow it from seeds. For this, the seeds will have to be soaked in water first, which will take 24 to 28 hours. By soaking the seeds, they become ready for germination. Now you have to plant these flowers at a depth of about 1 inch. Spray light water from above from a spray bottle so that moisture remains in the soil in a balanced manner. Usually seeds germinate in 15 to 20 days.
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Take care of sunlight and water
It takes two to three months for the plant to grow properly. During this time, you have to ensure that the plant gets partial to direct sunlight, because it needs sunlight to flourish as well as to grow pearls and flowers. It thrives well in hot and humid climate. Keep in mind that water the plant only so much that water does not accumulate in it and the soil does not dry out, that is, moisture has to be maintained.
fertilizers and pesticides
Keep giving fertilizer to the plant after 4 to 6 weeks so that the quality of the soil remains good. For this you can add organic compost, which is easily available in nurseries. Apart from this, mix sour buttermilk with 4 times water and give it to the plants. This will not only stop pests but will also help the plant grow faster. You can spray a solution of turmeric and water which will protect the plant from insects. Apart from this, neem oil can be sprayed, which prevents infections like spider mites, white fly and aphids.
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Pruning and support necessary
The leaves of the Vaijayanti plant are very long and usually do not have a stem. Its length can go up to about 4 to 6 feet, so it is important that you install a mesh or wooden fence for support. To keep the plant growing properly and to grow pearls well, it is important that you keep pruning it from time to time. Like remove withered flowers and bad leaves immediately.