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How to Prune and Propagate Night Blooming Jasmine (Raat ki Rani)

    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....

Duranta Plant Care Guide: How to Grow Golden Dewdrop (Duranta erecta) Easily

  Duranta Plant Care Guide: How to Grow Golden Dewdrop Duranta Successfully Introduction The Duranta plant is one of the most visually striking ornamental shrubs we can grow in tropical and subtropical gardens. Known scientifically as Duranta erecta , it is admired for its vibrant foliage, delicate flowers, and eye-catching berries. Whether referred to as Golden Duranta , Golden Dewdrop , or Sky Flower , this plant offers both elegance and versatility in landscaping. We explore everything required for successful cultivation—from plant identification and varieties to sunlight, watering, soil , fertiliser, pruning, propagation, flowering, pest control, and container gardening. With proper care, Duranta transforms any garden into a lush, colourful space. Quick Facts About Duranta Plant   Feature Details Botanical Name Duranta erecta Common Names Golden Dewdrop, Duranta, Sky Flower Plant Family Verbenaceae ...