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....
Calathea Care: The Ultimate Guide to Prayer Plants (Stop Brown Edges & Curling) t If you have ever bought a Calathea, you know the feeling. At the nursery, it looks perfect. Big, bold leaves with patterns that look hand-painted — zebra stripes, peacock feathers, rattlesnake spots, and pink pinstripes. You bring it home, put it on your favorite shelf, and within two weeks, the edges turn brown and crispy, the leaves start curling inward, and you think, “What did I do wrong?” You are not alone. I have killed my share of Calatheas too. They have a reputation for being fussy, and honestly, they earned it. But once I understood what they actually want, they became one of my favorite houseplants. This guide will cover everything — from why its name changed to Goeppertia , to how to stop those brown edges for good, and which varieties are truly easy for beginners. What Is Calathea? And Why Is It Now Called Goeppertia? Calathea is a genus of tropical plants from the family Marantaceae...