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
String of pearls
Senecio rowleyanus
Trailing indoor succulent; bright indirect light; water sparingly; avoid monsoon soggy mix.
Sugarcane
Saccharum officinarum
Long-duration commercial crop requiring substantial moisture and a long warm growing season. Use healthy planting material, provide irrigation according to soil and climate, and inspect stems and leaves for borers and red rot symptoms.
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Oilseed crop that performs best with good sunlight and well-drained soil. Provide adequate moisture during flowering and seed filling, and inspect flower heads for caterpillars and leaves for fungal diseases.
Suran (elephant foot yam)
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
Monsoon tuber; deep rich beds; harvest after foliage dies back.
Sweet basil
Ocimum basilicum
Warm sun and free-draining mix; water at base, harvest before flowering.
Sweet lime (mosambi)
Citrus limetta
Citrus pot or garden; bright sun; even moisture; watch leaf miner.
Sweet potato
Ipomoea batatas
Warm-season root crop grown from healthy vine cuttings. Use loose, well-drained soil, provide moisture during establishment, and monitor roots and foliage for weevils and leaf-feeding pests.
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
Long-lived sour-pod tree; full sun; very drought tolerant.
Teak
Tectona grandis
A high-value timber tree grown commercially in suitable regions; growth depends strongly on rainfall, soil, and management.
Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
Commercial crop grown in selected Gujarat production areas. Follow locally recommended varieties and curing practices, maintain drainage, and monitor for caterpillars, aphids, and virus symptoms. Tobacco contains nicotine and is toxic to people and animals.