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....
Krishna Kamal (Passion Flower): Complete Guide for Indian Homes, Balcony Care, Vastu, Propagation & Flowering Introduction If you have ever walked through a residential area in West Bengal during the monsoon, you may have noticed a fast-growing vine spreading across a balcony grill, fence, or garden trellis. The flowers are hard to miss. White, purple, blue, and green shades come together in a complicated pattern that looks completely different from an ordinary garden flower. This beautiful climber is commonly known in India as Krishna Kamal , Rakhi Bel , Rakhi Phool , or Kaurav-Pandav Flower . Botanically, it belongs to the Passiflora group, commonly called passion flowers. For many Indian families, Krishna Kamal is interesting for more than its appearance. Its unusual flower structure has inspired several traditional stories connected with the Mahabharata, while the name Rakhi Bel is associated with the flower's thread-like corona and Raksha Bandhan. At the same time, Krish...