Chinese Perfume Plant (Aglaia odorata)
Discover the enchanting Chinese Perfume Plant (Aglaia odorata), an exceptionally easy-to-care-for houseplant. This delightful plant is cherished for its subtle, sweet fragrance and the intermittent appearance of tiny yellow flowers throughout the year. It thrives in bright light and high humidity, maintaining a pleasing upright and bushy growth habit. Known for arriving in excellent health, this plant offers a low-maintenance way to bring fragrant greenery into your home, making it a perfect addition for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts.
$16.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
9730
/ 10298
#9730 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
-68%
Below average
Mature Height
48
/ inches
Who it's for
- Intense, Unique Fragrance
- Attractive Foliage and Compact Growth
- Extended Bloom Period
Who should skip it
- High Light and Humidity Demands
- Extremely Slow Growth Rate
- Cold Sensitivity
Key Specs
Mature Height
48 inches
Care Level
Easy
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Growth Habit
Upright, Bushy
Flowering Season
Year-Round
Fragrance
Mild, Floral
Humidity Preference
High
Light Requirement
Direct Sun, Partial Shade
Features
- Produces fragrant yellow flowers year-round
- Mild, sweet floral scent
- Upright and bushy growth habit
- Very easy to grow and maintain
- Thrives in high light and humidity
- Arrives healthy and ready to grow
- Low maintenance indoor plant
What customers say
This Chinese Perfume Plant garners praise primarily for its exquisite, rare fragrance, a blend of lemon, tea, and honey. Customers value Logees' excellent logistics, noting the meticulous packaging ensures the sensitive tropical plant arrives healthy and unstressed, building initial confidence. Sentiment divides based on grower expertise. Experienced collectors highly rate the specimen, understanding its need for consistent warmth and humidity. Novice growers often report frustration due to the plant's slow growth and sensitivity to environmental changes. While some find the initial size small for the price, the perceived genetic quality and rarity often justify the investment for dedicated indoor gardeners seeking a significant olfactory reward.
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