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
Prickly chaff flower
Achyranthes aspera
Wayside herb; dry soils; remove before seeding if unwanted.
Prickly pear
Opuntia ficus-indica
Harsh sun and heat OK; very free-draining soil; minimal monsoon water.
Pumpkin (kaddu / kolu)
Cucurbita maxima
Sprawling vine for bagicha beds or a terrace corner; big pot, full sun; hand-pollinate early morning if fruit drops.
Purslane (weed)
Portulaca oleracea
Succulent weed in beds; pull before flowering; tolerates dry heat.
Queen's wreath / sandpaper vine
Petrea volubilis
A woody ornamental climber with long clusters of violet-blue flowers, suitable for pergolas and large supports.
Radish
Raphanus sativus
Fast cool-season root; loose soil; harvest young before they go pithy.
Rain tree
Samanea saman
A large ornamental shade tree with a wide umbrella-like canopy; needs substantial space and should be kept away from buildings and utilities.
Ramphal / bullock's heart
Annona reticulata
A small tropical fruit tree related to custard apple, producing soft, sweet fruit when fully ripe.
Rangoon creeper
Quisqualis indica
Monsoon bloomer; full sun trellis; fragrant clusters change colour.
Rangoon jasmine / Chinese violet
Telosma cordata
A twining climber with fragrant greenish-yellow flowers, suited to warm climates and supported garden structures.