It is that time of the year when you walk out of your house, the winter air has set in, the sun has gone, the lights are low, and suddenly there is a special sweet aroma that almost pulls you towards it. You look around and wonder; it is almost like everything slows down for the moment.
How to grow Raat Ki Rani flowers at home in a pot Easy step-by-step guide for beginners
Many of us have a memory like that. Maybe it was a grandparent’s courtyard, a neighbour’s wall, or a quiet walk home. Scents have a funny way of taking us places and memories, and the best ones are rarely found during the day. They wait for the night. The sweet smell that your nose was probably searching for belongs to ‘Raat ki Rani’ or the night-blooming jasmine. If you also want that sweet smell in your balcony garden, here is the step-by-step guide to grow them in pots in your balcony garden. This is a plant that requires a lot of water and grows best with consistent moisture. Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season, but never wet or soggy, since waterlogged roots can rot. Night-blooming jasmine likes warmth, and does best when temperatures stay comfortably warm. It should be kept out of extreme temperatures, especially freezing cold. When the climate gets a bit too cold, then move the pot indoors. Repot it every two years to prevent it from becoming root-bound.
