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....
Why Gardenia Buds Fall Off Before Opening: 7 Causes and How to Fix Bud Drop Few things are more disappointing for a gardener than watching a Gardenia plant develop beautiful green flower buds for several weeks, only to find those buds falling onto the ground before they open. You water the plant, provide sunlight and wait patiently for its famous white, fragrant flowers. But instead of blooming, the buds turn yellow, become brown or simply drop off. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Gardenia ( Gardenia jasminoides ), commonly known as Cape Jasmine and Gondhoraj in parts of India, is a beautiful flowering shrub, but it can be sensitive to changes in its growing environment. The good news is that bud drop does not necessarily mean your plant is dying. In most cases, the problem is related to inconsistent watering, unsuitable temperatures, low humidity, poor growing conditions or pest damage. The important thing is to identify the actual cause before changing y...