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
Kagzi lime (nimbu)
Citrus aurantiifolia
Kitchen citrus; full sun pots OK; regular water; feed lightly in growth flush.
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Bright windowsill bloomer; let dry between waters; deadhead spent flowers.
Khejri
Prosopis cineraria
Desert state tree; extreme drought tolerance; light canopy for arid plots.
Kohlrabi / German turnip
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
A cool-season vegetable grown for its swollen, edible stem, which can be eaten raw or cooked.
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.
Ladyfinger cactus
Mammillaria elongata
Cluster cactus for sunny windows; gritty soil; light water; handle with gloves.
Lamb's quarters (bathua)
Chenopodium album
Edible young leaves in some regions; remove from pots if unwanted.
Lantana
Lantana camara
Invasive shrub weed; toxic berries; remove entire root ball; wear gloves.
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.
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Clump in grow bags; full sun, regular water; divide clumps yearly.