Plant encyclopedia
Browse plants A–Z for balcony, bagicha, and terrace care — including trees. Filter by category, search to jump, then page through short care notes (draft seed).
229 plants
Aak (calotropis)
Calotropis gigantea
Toxic milkweed shrub; dry waste land; do not ingest — keep pets/kids clear.
Aeonium
Aeonium arboreum
Rosette succulent; morning sun; reduce water in humid monsoon; watch for rot.
Ajwain (carom)
Trachyspermum ammi
Sun-loving spice herb; light watering, sandy loam; good for terrace pots.
Ajwain leaf (Indian borage)
Plectranthus amboinicus
Fleshy, fragrant herb that roots easily from cuttings; bright light, sparing water; leaves for bhajiya and home remedies.
Allamanda
Allamanda cathartica
Yellow flowering climber; full sun; toxic sap — use gloves when pruning.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera
Full sun terrace succulent; gritty soil; deep rare water; gel for minor skin use only.
Amaranth greens
Amaranthus tricolor
A fast-growing leafy vegetable with green, red, or multicoloured leaves, well suited to warm-weather gardens.
Amla (Indian gooseberry)
Phyllanthus emblica
Hardy tree; full sun; sparse water once established; vitamin-C fruit for achar.
Areca palm
Dypsis lutescens
Bright filtered light; keep evenly moist; mist in dry AC rooms.
Arjun tree
Terminalia arjuna
A large native tree valued for its spreading canopy, riverside planting, and traditional uses.