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
Bengal clock vine
Thunbergia grandiflora
Blue flowering climber; morning sun; train on pergola; trim after bloom.
Ber (Indian jujube)
Ziziphus mauritiana
Arid-friendly fruit; little water; thrives in Gujarat heat and poor soils.
Bermuda grass
Cynodon dactylon
Tough lawn/ground cover; sun; mow and edge to stop invading beds.
Betel leaf
Piper betle
Shade climber; humid air, rich soil, never let roots dry out fully.
Bird of paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Architectural tropical plant that needs bright light and room for its large leaves. Use a well-draining potting mix, water when the upper soil begins to dry, and provide stronger light for reliable flowering.
Bitter gourd (karela)
Momordica charantia
Heat-loving climber; trellis; bitter fruits preferred young and firm.
Black gram
Vigna mungo
Warm-season pulse that benefits from well-drained soil and careful moisture management. Control weeds during early growth and scout for whitefly, pod borers, and yellow mosaic symptoms.
Bleeding heart vine
Clerodendrum thomsoniae
A decorative climber with white flower calyces and vivid red flowers, ideal for sheltered trellises and verandas.
Boston fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Lush foliage plant suited to indirect light and higher humidity. Keep the potting medium evenly moist but not waterlogged. In hot, dry Gujarat weather, protect it from harsh afternoon sun and dry air.
Bottle gourd (dudhi)
Lagenaria siceraria
Long vine for roof trellis; heavy feeder; pinch tips for branching.