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
Indian pennywort / gotu kola
Centella asiatica
A low-growing herb with rounded leaves that thrives in moist conditions. It is cultivated as a culinary and traditional medicinal plant.
Indian sarsaparilla
Hemidesmus indicus
A native twining herb with aromatic roots, traditionally used in herbal preparations. It can be grown in warm conditions with well-drained soil.
Indian snakeroot / sarpagandha
Rauvolfia serpentina
A medicinal plant with glossy leaves and small flowers. It contains potent alkaloids and should only be cultivated or handled for medicinal use with appropriate expertise.
Ivy gourd (tindora)
Coccinia grandis
Fast fence climber; full sun; frequent pick keeps plant productive.
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Large wet-season tree; deep rich soil; needs space and years to fruit.
Jade plant
Crassula ovata
Bright light; water sparsely; woody stems like cool dry winters.
Jamun
Syzygium cumini
Large monsoon-friendly tree; deep soil; fruit stains — plant away from paving.
Jasmine
Jasminum sambac
Fragrant climber; morning sun; regular water; train on jali.
Jungle flame
Ixora coccinea
Tropical flowering shrub with dense clusters of red, orange, pink, or yellow flowers. Provide bright light, warm conditions, acidic well-drained soil, and regular moisture without waterlogging. Protect from severe afternoon heat when grown in containers.
Kadamba tree
Neolamarckia cadamba
A fast-growing tree with rounded, fragrant flower heads, best suited to locations with adequate moisture.