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....
The Ultimate Fiddle Leaf Fig Care Guide: Keep Your Ficus Lyrata Thriving Indoors The Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is one of the most popular statement houseplants, and it is easy to see why. Its large, violin-shaped leaves and tall, architectural growth can instantly bring a tropical feel to an indoor space. However, this beautiful plant has a reputation for being difficult. Brown spots, yellow leaves, leaf drop, slow growth, and root problems are common complaints among beginners. The good news is that a Fiddle Leaf Fig is not necessarily a difficult plant. It simply prefers consistency . Give it enough light, avoid overwatering, use a well-draining soil mix, and try not to move it constantly. Once you understand what your Fiddle Leaf Fig needs, caring for it becomes much easier. Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Profile Feature Details Botanical Name Ficus lyrata Common Name Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Family Moraceae Plant Type Evergreen tropical tree Native Ra...