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 Care in India: How to Grow, Prune, and Get More Flowers If you have spent any time around gardens in South India or Bengal, you have probably seen Ixora growing as a colorful hedge or flowering shrub. Its clusters of small, bright flowers can make even a simple garden corner look lively. In India, you may also hear it called Rukmini, Rangon, Jungle Geranium, West Indian Jasmine, or Chethi. I bought my first Ixora as a tiny Rs 40 mini dwarf plant from a nursery in Kolkata. I assumed it would need very little attention. In some ways it was easy to grow, but I soon learned that Ixora has a few particular needs. Once I understood its preference for sunlight, good drainage, and slightly acidic soil, the plant became much easier to manage. This guide focuses on growing Ixora in Indian balconies and gardens rather than giving only general advice from other climates. We will look at why an Ixora may stop flowering, why its leaves can turn yellow, which pot sizes work for...