How to Prune and Propagate Night Blooming Jasmine (Raat ki Rani) for More Flowers Night Blooming Jasmine ( Cestrum nocturnum ) is one of those plants that can transform an ordinary balcony into a fragrant evening garden. During warm weather, its small greenish-white flowers release a powerful fragrance after sunset. However, this fast-growing shrub can become difficult to manage in a container. You may have noticed long, thin branches spreading over the balcony railing, fewer flowers than expected, or a plant that produces plenty of green leaves but very few fragrant flower clusters. Sometimes, an older Raat ki Rani looks attractive for a few weeks during its flowering season and then becomes an untidy collection of long branches. Regular pruning can help solve these problems. It encourages branching, removes damaged growth and helps maintain a compact shape. Healthy branches removed during pruning can also be used to propagate new plants through stem cuttings....
How to Grow Lotus at Home in a Tub: Complete Guide from Tuber and Seeds to Bloom 1. Introduction The lotus, commonly known as Kamal ka Phool , is one of the most beautiful aquatic plants you can grow at home. It is also the national flower of India and is deeply associated with Indian culture and traditions. Despite its beauty, many home gardeners struggle to grow lotus successfully in containers. The main reason is that lotus is not a regular potted plant . Unlike most terrace and balcony plants, it grows in wet, heavy soil with standing water above the soil surface. Choosing the wrong container, using a light potting mix, planting the tuber too deeply, or providing too little sunlight can result in weak growth and few or no flowers. The good news is that lotus can be grown successfully in a tub, large bowl, or other watertight container if you provide the right growing conditions. In this complete guide, you will learn how to grow lotus from tubers and seeds, the best containe...