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....
Why Is Indian Paintbrush So Hard to Grow? The Host Plant Secret Explained Indian paintbrush is one of those wildflowers that can make a meadow look spectacular. Its bright red, orange, and yellow colors resemble paintbrushes dipped in fresh paint. But growing this beautiful plant can be surprisingly difficult. You sow the seeds, watch tiny green seedlings appear, and feel excited about the flowers to come. Then, just when the plants reach an inch or two tall, they begin to wilt and disappear. The problem might not be your watering routine or soil quality. It could be something many gardeners overlook: Indian paintbrush needs a suitable host plant growing nearby. I learned this after several unsuccessful attempts. Once I understood how this unusual wildflower gets some of its nutrients, growing it became much easier to understand. In this guide, you'll learn why Indian paintbrush is difficult to grow, which companion plants can help, and how to give your seeds a better chance...