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....
Prayer Plant Care: How to Grow Maranta leuconeura and Make It Pray Again Calathea is often called Prayer Plant, but it's NOT the true one. The true Prayer Plant is Maranta leuconeura . Only Maranta folds its leaves up at night like hands in prayer. If your plant stopped praying, or you are seeing brown edges and yellow leaves, it's telling you something is wrong with its care. In this complete guide to prayer plant care , I will show you the difference between true vs false prayer plant, 5 varieties including Red Prayer Plant and Lemon Lime Prayer Plant, why brown edges happen, how to fix yellow leaves, and how to propagate Prayer Plant in water and by division. This plant is also pet safe and perfect for beginners. This is Maranta leuconeura — native to Brazil, from the Marantaceae arrowroot family — a low, trailing houseplant that loves hanging baskets. What is Prayer Plant? The TRUE Prayer Plant Explained Botanical Profile Maranta leuconeura is not just a pretty fa...