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).
25 plants
Guava
Psidium guajava
Hardy fruit; full sun; prune for air flow; fruit fly nets help.
Indian cherry / glue berry
Cordia dichotoma
A hardy tree producing sticky, edible fruits used in pickles and traditional regional dishes. It tolerates seasonal dryness once established.
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Large wet-season tree; deep rich soil; needs space and years to fruit.
Jamun
Syzygium cumini
Large monsoon-friendly tree; deep soil; fruit stains — plant away from paving.
Kagzi lime (nimbu)
Citrus aurantiifolia
Kitchen citrus; full sun pots OK; regular water; feed lightly in growth flush.
Kokum
Garcinia indica
A tropical evergreen tree producing deep purple fruits used in cooling drinks, culinary preparations, and dried souring products. It grows best in warm, humid conditions.
Lemon (nimbu)
Citrus limon
Sunny terrace pot or bagicha; well-drained soil; water deeply, let the top dry; feed citrus mix in monsoon and spring.
Mango
Mangifera indica
Full sun tree; deep watering in dry spells; protect young grafts from frost rare in Gujarat.
Mulberry (shahtoot / shetur)
Morus alba
Hardy, fast fruiter; prune after harvest to keep it pot-sized; birds love the berries — net when ripening.
Papaya
Carica papaya
Fast tropical; full sun, rich drainage; keep crown dry to reduce rot.