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
Arjun tree
Terminalia arjuna
A large native tree valued for its spreading canopy, riverside planting, and traditional uses.
Ashoka
Saraca asoca
Temple/garden evergreen; partial shade OK; keep soil moist when young.
Babul tree
Vachellia nilotica
A thorny, drought-tolerant native tree used for fencing, shade, fuelwood, and dryland restoration.
Bael tree
Aegle marmelos
A drought-tolerant tree known for its fragrant leaves and hard-shelled fruit, traditionally valued in India.
Baheda / beleric myrobalan
Terminalia bellirica
A large deciduous tree whose fruits are used in traditional preparations; prefers adequate space and suitable growing conditions.
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis
Massive spreading fig; only large grounds; aerial roots need room.
Coconut
Cocos nucifera
Coastal palm; full sun, sandy drain; needs space and salt-tolerant wind.
Devil tree
Alstonia scholaris
An evergreen tree with fragrant seasonal flowers, often planted in avenues and larger gardens. Its milky sap can be irritating or toxic.
False ashoka (mast tree)
Polyalthia longifolia
Columnar avenue tree; full sun; low maintenance once established.
Flame of the forest
Butea monosperma
A native deciduous tree known for striking orange-red flowers and its ability to tolerate seasonal dryness.