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....
How to Grow Rajanigandha (Tuberose) at Home: Bulbs, Care, Fragrance & Flowers Rajanigandha, commonly known as tuberose, is one of those flowering plants that can make an entire balcony or garden smell wonderful after sunset. Its tall flower spikes carry clusters of white, waxy flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance that becomes especially noticeable during the evening and night. Despite its reputation as an easy flowering plant, tuberose can struggle when the bulbs are planted too deeply, the soil stays wet for too long, or the plant does not receive enough sunlight. The good news is that tuberose is quite manageable in containers when you get the basics right. Healthy bulbs, well-drained soil, sufficient sunlight, careful watering and regular feeding are the main things that support healthy growth and flowering. Here is a complete guide to growing Rajanigandha at home, from choosing bulbs and preparing the pot to watering, fertilizing, flowering and storing new bulbs. What Is...