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
Shankhpushpi
Convolvulus pluricaulis
A small herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic preparations, with delicate flowers and a spreading growth habit. Botanical identification matters because several plants share this common name.
Stevia (sweet leaf)
Stevia rebaudiana
Natural sweetener herb for pots; morning sun, afternoon shade in summer; pinch tips to keep it bushy.
Sweet basil
Ocimum basilicum
Warm sun and free-draining mix; water at base, harvest before flowering.
Tulsi (Holy basil)
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Sacred kitchen herb for pots; morning sun, even moisture, pinch tips for bushy growth.
Turmeric (haldi)
Curcuma longa
Rhizome crop for monsoon beds; rich moist soil, harvest when leaves yellow.