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).
26 plants
Areca palm
Dypsis lutescens
Bright filtered light; keep evenly moist; mist in dry AC rooms.
Baby rubber plant
Peperomia obtusifolia
Compact foliage plant with thick, glossy leaves. Provide bright indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. Let the soil dry partly between waterings because the fleshy leaves store moisture. Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Bird of paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Architectural tropical plant that needs bright light and room for its large leaves. Use a well-draining potting mix, water when the upper soil begins to dry, and provide stronger light for reliable flowering.
Boston fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Lush foliage plant suited to indirect light and higher humidity. Keep the potting medium evenly moist but not waterlogged. In hot, dry Gujarat weather, protect it from harsh afternoon sun and dry air.
Cast iron plant
Aspidistra elatior
Hardy foliage plant that tolerates low indoor light and occasional missed watering. Use well-draining soil and water when the upper portion dries. Protect it from intense direct sunlight and prolonged waterlogging.
Chinese evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum
Tropical foliage plant suited to bright indirect light and moderate indoor humidity. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings and use a well-draining potting mix. Keep away from pets because the plant contains insoluble calcium oxalates.
Chinese money plant
Pilea peperomioides
Compact ornamental plant with round leaves. Give it bright indirect light, rotate the pot periodically for even growth, and allow the upper soil to dry between waterings. Avoid standing water around the roots.
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Needs strong light for colour; warm and humid; never cold drafts.
Dracaena
Dracaena fragrans
Medium light; let soil dry between waters; sensitive to fluoride burn.
Dumb cane
Dieffenbachia seguine
Tropical foliage plant with large patterned leaves, suitable for bright indirect light. Water when the upper soil begins to dry and avoid cold drafts. All parts contain irritating calcium oxalate crystals and are hazardous if chewed.