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....
Ixora Plant: Complete Care Guide, Benefits, Types, Propagation & Growing Tips (2026) The Ixora plant is one of the most attractive flowering shrubs for warm-climate gardens, balconies , terraces, borders, and tropical landscapes. Its dense clusters of small star-shaped flowers can appear in red, orange, yellow, pink, and white , while its glossy evergreen foliage keeps the plant attractive even between flowering periods. With the right combination of sunlight, acidic soil, regular moisture, and balanced nutrition, Ixora can remain productive for many years. For gardeners in India and other warm regions, Ixora is particularly useful because it handles heat well once established. It can be grown directly in the ground or maintained as a compact container plant with regular pruning. What Is an Ixora Plant? Ixora is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Rubiaceae family , the same broad plant family that includes coffee and gardenia. One of the best-known ornamental speci...