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
Pearl millet
Cenchrus americanus
Drought-tolerant kharif cereal suitable for hot, dry areas and lighter soils. Sow with monsoon onset, control weeds during early growth, and harvest when grain heads mature and dry.
Peepal
Ficus religiosa
Sacred fig; huge roots — plant only with space; full sun.
Periwinkle (sadabahar)
Catharanthus roseus
Tough sunny border; drought tolerant once set; self-seeds readily.
Pigeon pea
Cajanus cajan
Long-duration kharif pulse suited to warm conditions and well-drained soils. Allow enough space for branching, avoid prolonged waterlogging, and scout flowers and pods for borers.
Piludi (toothbrush tree)
Salvadora persica
Coastal/arid shrub-tree; saline tolerant; traditionally used as chewing stick.
Pointed gourd
Trichosanthes dioica
A perennial climbing vegetable producing green, elongated fruits used in curries and stir-fries. It typically needs support and suitable male and female plants for fruiting.
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Sun and heat lover; light prune; watch fruit borer and cracking from irregular water.
Ponytail palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Drought-tolerant ornamental with a swollen trunk that stores water. Give it bright light and a gritty, well-draining mix. Water sparingly after the soil dries substantially and protect it from prolonged waterlogging.
Pot marigold
Calendula officinalis
Cool-season flowering annual with orange or yellow blooms. Sow seeds in well-drained soil, provide sunlight and moderate watering, and remove faded flowers to extend blooming. Avoid excessive moisture around the roots.
Potato
Solanum tuberosum
Cool-season tuber crop requiring loose, well-drained soil and healthy seed tubers. Maintain even soil moisture during tuber development and avoid prolonged waterlogging. Monitor for aphids, cutworms, and blight symptoms.