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
Rice
Oryza sativa
Kharif cereal grown in suitable irrigated and higher-rainfall areas. Select locally adapted varieties, maintain appropriate water management, and monitor for stem borers, planthoppers, and leaf diseases.
Ridge gourd (turai)
Luffa acutangula
Monsoon climber on terrace trellis; rich soil; harvest young fruits regularly.
Rose
Rosa indica
Morning sun; rich soil; deep water; watch black spot in humid spells.
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Mediterranean herb that hates wet roots; gritty mix, terracotta pot, full sun; water only when dry.
Rubber plant
Ficus elastica
Bright indirect light; wipe leaves; water when top third of soil is dry.
Safflower
Carthamus tinctorius
Oilseed crop suited to relatively dry conditions and well-drained soils. Establish it during the suitable cool-season window, avoid excessive irrigation, and monitor flower heads for caterpillars and leaves for fungal spots.
Sesame
Sesamum indicum
Short-duration oilseed grown in warm conditions. Sow into well-drained soil, avoid waterlogging, and inspect leaves and capsules for leaf rollers, capsule borers, and fungal disease symptoms.
Shankhpushpi
Convolvulus pluricaulis
A small herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic preparations, with delicate flowers and a spreading growth habit. Botanical identification matters because several plants share this common name.
Shisham / Indian rosewood
Dalbergia sissoo
A valuable timber and shade tree used in agroforestry; performs best where roots can access sufficient moisture.
Siris tree
Albizia lebbeck
A broad-canopied shade tree with fragrant flowers, valued for avenues, farms, and urban green spaces.