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....
Bougainvillea Pruning & Trimming Guide: How to Get More Flowers in India Introduction Bougainvillea is one of the most rewarding flowering plants for Indian gardens. When it is healthy and growing in the right conditions, it can produce masses of colorful bracts and create a beautiful display for much of the year. However, a bougainvillea that is never pruned can gradually become a tangled mass of long, bare branches, with most of the flowers appearing only near the outer tips. This is one of the reasons gardeners sometimes feel disappointed. The plant may become larger and produce plenty of leaves and stems, yet the number of flowers may decrease. The good news is that regular pruning and trimming can make a big difference. Bougainvillea pruning is not simply about making the plant look neat. It helps control excessive growth, encourage new shoots, improve the overall shape, and support better flowering. In this complete guide, you will learn how to prune bougainvillea for mo...