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
Ashoka
Saraca asoca
Temple/garden evergreen; partial shade OK; keep soil moist when young.
Asthma plant
Euphorbia hirta
Common yard weed; moist spots; manage by mulch and hand pull.
Babul tree
Vachellia nilotica
A thorny, drought-tolerant native tree used for fencing, shade, fuelwood, and dryland restoration.
Baby rubber plant
Peperomia obtusifolia
Compact foliage plant with thick, glossy leaves. Provide bright indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. Let the soil dry partly between waterings because the fleshy leaves store moisture. Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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.
Balsam
Impatiens balsamina
Monsoon shade-sun mix; keep moist; easy from seed in bags.
Banana
Musa acuminata
Heavy feeder; constant moisture; shelter from strong wind on terrace.
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis
Massive spreading fig; only large grounds; aerial roots need room.
Beetroot (chukandar)
Beta vulgaris
Cool-season root (Oct–Feb in Gujarat); loose deep soil; thin seedlings early; young leaves are edible too.