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....
Schefflera Plant Care Guide: How I Finally Stopped My Umbrella Plant From Dropping Leaves My first Schefflera died in a surprisingly dramatic way. One morning, it was full, green, and healthy-looking. A week later, it was dropping around 10 yellow leaves every day. I assumed I wasn't giving it enough water, so I watered it even more. That only made things worse. The leaves started falling faster, and eventually the stem became black. If your Umbrella Plant is going through something similar right now, this guide is for you. I've made plenty of Schefflera care mistakes myself, so you don't have to repeat them. What Is Schefflera? It's Not Just One Plant At the nursery, you will often see a plant simply labelled "Umbrella Plant." But that common name can refer to more than one Schefflera species. Two of the main ones you are likely to encounter are: Schefflera arboricola – The Dwarf Umbrella Tree This is usually the better choice for an apartment or flat. Sc...