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....
Heliconia Plant Care Guide: Growing Lobster Claw, Parrot Flower & False Bird of Paradise in India Heliconia is one of the most eye-catching tropical plants you can grow in a warm garden. Its colourful bracts, tall stems and lush green foliage can quickly give an ordinary garden a tropical appearance. In warm and humid parts of India, including West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and other suitable regions, Heliconia can grow vigorously when it receives the right combination of light, moisture, fertile soil and good drainage. Depending on the species, Heliconia is commonly called Lobster Claw , Hanging Lobster Claw , Parrot Flower , False Bird of Paradise , or Fishtail Banana . Popular garden plants include Heliconia rostrata and Heliconia psittacorum . If you are thinking about growing Heliconia in your garden or in a large container, this guide explains everything from choosing a location and preparing soil to watering, feeding, propagation, flowering problems and common mistak...