Need help!

[devinder]

Hello people, I have bought Cestrum nocturnum(Rat ki Rani) & want to no how should I grow this plant, In short - I want the details of this plant, Where can it be grown, Climatic condition..

Am living in New Delhi

[kirti s]

Dear Sir

Cestrum nocturnum also known as Night Blooming Jasmine, is grown in subtropical regions as an ornamental plant for its strongly-scented flowers. It grows best in average to moist soil that is light and sandy, with a neutral pH of 6.6 to 7.5, and is hardy to hardiness zone. Feed bi-weekly with a weak dilution of seaweed and fish emulsion fertilizer.it preferes Light shade.
it can be propagated by Soft tip cutting.Regular watering is esential for its good growth.

Cultural Practices:
Prune every year after flowering to shape.

Blooming Habits:
The greenish-white flowers open at night and are powerfully fragrant.

regards
kirti

[skc_raipur]

Firstly decide where you want to grow Ur rat-ki-rani. In your garden soil or in a pot. Better you go for garden. A healthy plant obtained from some reliable source , with good root system will pose no problem if you take care of proper watering and shade in early stage. After its establishment (you notice new leaves) it is quite easy to maintain.
Dig a pit at least 1ft deep and .05 feet wide, fill it with top garden soil:sand:FYM/Compost::1:1:1. u can add a hand full of any mix fertilizer(NPK) available to you and few granuels of Temit 3G if termite is a problem . Mix well all these content and fill the pit or pot if so. Water the pit and leave for one day . Next day dig a hole in middle of pit and care fully put the well rooted plant without disturbing its roots. press firmly to remove any air pockets and water lightly.
you can add some FYM yearly before rains and do pruning to keep ur plant in good bloom
Happy Gardening!