Whenever we take a stroll around our neighbourhood area, balconies always seem to become a focal point of attention, don’t you agree? As someone who has always believed in starting the day by sunbathing, or being from a land where we have seen our grandparents start their day by offering water to the sun, the balcony plays an important role. It’s about to be a season of blooms (summer season), which means it’s high time that we make a list of low-maintenance balcony plants that inspire the entire neighbourhood and members of our family. No matter how minimalist you want to keep your terrace area, there are always some plants that make it over there. While we list the best ones, the purpose of this blog is to encourage you to grow green areas in your home and take benefit of the numerous uses offered by our plant family.
1. Marigold (also known as Tagetes)
In India, the Marigold is also a popular holy plant that is used to be offered to Hindu gods and goddesses and even used in various religious events. If we had to shed light on its origins, then this plant originally belonged to central and Southern Mexico, from where it has adapted to become a very common flower in gardens internationally. Spring is almost here, and there’s nothing more nostalgic than watching these yellow or orange coloured flowers enhancing the look of our space.
Basic Care Requirements for Marigold
- The marigold plant is one of the perfect balcony plants which requires maximum hours of direct sunlight.
- This plant grows well in good soil conditions, so prepare your soil with a good mixture of cocopeat, vermicompost, neemkhali, etc.
2. Money Plant (also known as Epipremnum Aureum)
Money Plant is one such plant whose name can be found in almost every list, and why not? If you’re a beginner with gardening on your bucket list, then it’s a must-have plant to have in your garden. It’s one of the best low-maintenance plants that has minimum growth requirements and still thrives in almost any condition. You can buy a plant from our nursery or plant a cutting from an existing plant money plant in your neighbourhood area.
Basic Care Requirements for Money Plant
- Money plant thrives in semi-shaded areas, where they can receive three to four hours of indirect sunlight.
- As for watering, Money plant requires frequent watering to get nutrients from the soil. We also recommend you check the pot for the drainage hole so that excess water can pass through easily.
3. Aloe Vera Plant (also known as Ghritkumari)
It is a plant which is the most commonly used plant in Indian home gardens. This famous plant belongs to the succulent family and is known to be rich in many vitamins and minerals essential for us. As a beginner, many people love to get started with this plant because the polysaccharide gel present in its leaves can be advantageous in various DIYs. It has been in use since the golden old times, and because of its properties, it will be used in the future as well.
Basic Care Requirements for Aloe Vera Plant
- Aloe vera plant requires bright sunlight to thrive
- It is known for its quality of being a drought-resistant plant, but excess water can damage the root of the plant.
4. Tulsi (also known as Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi is a herbal plant that plays a huge role in Indian households. It is also called holy basil, a plant whose leaves are used to make herbal medicines and soothing teas. The Tulsi plant is also cultivated for many religious purposes in Hinduism.
Basic Care Requirements for Tulsi
- Tulsi plant should be kept in indirect sunlight
- The plant must be watered at times when soil below two inches looks dry.
5. Areca Palm (also known as Dypsis Letescens)
The next plant on the list is the beauty from Madagascar, the Areca Palm, which not only contributes to the aesthetic requirements but also purifies the air we breathe in. It can easily be identified by its long, beautiful leaves that extend from its cane-like stems.
Basic Care Requirements for Areca Palm
- This plant is perfect to be placed in a well-ventilated area where it can receive 3 to 4 hours of indirect sunlight.
- Like any other shade-loving plant, water areca only when the topmost layer of the soil appears dry.
6. Jade Plant
Whenever we talk about the best plants for the balcony, it’s very hard to refrain from thinking about Jade plants for the same. Yes, it is a slow-growing plant, but the promise of a longer life span makes it one of our top favourites in the garden. It is a very aesthetically pleasing plant with oval, fleshy green leaves. Because of all these reasons, you can also grow it as a bonsai.
Basic Care Requirements of Jade Plant
- Keep your jade plant in a semi-shaded area where it can grow and thrive at its own pace.
- Being a succulent, jade requires water only when the topmost layer of its soil becomes dry.
7. Croton
Next up is this genus from the Spurge family of plants. Croton can be easily recognised by its pretty greenish, yellowish orange shades. Of course, you can place it in the area of your choice, but a balcony can also be the perfect place for it offers a shaded area that it loves so much. You can also choose baby Croton as a gift for your friends and close ones.
Basic Care Requirements for Croton Plant
- Place the plant where it receives about 3 to 4 hours of minimum sunlight.
- Let the plant add color to your balcony even without bearing flowers; remember to water it whenever the soil below two inches becomes dry.
8. Peace Lily
In this section of the blog, let’s bring some flowers to the garden that we so much adore. In the book of botany, we know peace lily as Spathiphyllum, a succulent that can be easily recognised by its white or yellow flowers that are grown in a spadix. You can keep it near the entrance of your balcony or make it a part of the special area you’ve planned there.
(Do you know that Peace Lily is also a popular choice for tabletop plants? To know more about them, check this out - A Home Essential You Need Today: Peace Lily)
Basic Care Requirements of Peace Lily
- As a beautiful part of the succulent family, they prefer to grow in semi-shaded areas.
- As per its soil requirements, you can place the plant in well-draining soil and water it only when it goes dry.
9. Snake Plant
As per Indian Vastu, the Snake plant can bring good luck and happiness to your lovely home. One of the properties of the snake plant is that it’s the best air-purifying plant. It comes in various varieties, out of which the mother-in-law’s tongue is famous in India. You can even keep it as a single plant on the balcony and let its business contribute to the prettiest balcony look.
Basic Care Requirements of Snake Plant
- As a part of hard-to-kill plants, Snake plants can continue to purify your space of negative vibes and toxins from the air with minimum water and sunlight requirements.
10. Rubber Plant
Before we go, we have a last plant on the list. You must have noticed a plant with large glossy leaves adding to the aesthetic appeal from the corner of the room. It’s our Rubber Plant! Yes, you can also place it on your balcony as one of the plenty of options.
Basic Care Requirements of Rubber Plant
- As an impressive addition to plants to keep on your balcony, give it plenty of sunshine and just enough water to survive.
Wrapping Up!
So, lovelies, have you already introduced your balcony to the new plants this season? If not, then no worries, there are always some of the best recommendations that you can count on. With our share of plant love, we always find this common ground where we guide you to buy the best greens for your garden and do the same ourselves. If you liked this blog or want to add something from your balcony, feel free to do so. Also, out of habit, we ask you to let us know what you want to read. Next, our comment section is open for you.
P.S. Here are some more top plants for your balcony that you can check out gazania and roses.
Until then, keep growing! Have a great day!
Frequently Ask Questions
1. What is the best way to protect balcony plants from the sun?
In case of direct or hot weather days, you can add shade over your terrace garden. This saves your plants and gives them the filtered light enough for them to thrive.
2. How to take care of Balcony Plants?
You can take care of your balcony plants simply by following the above basic steps for care. We have mentioned the best low-maintenance plants that any beginner can get started with.
3. What are some balcony decoration ideas for Indian homes?
Apart from placing stunning green plants on your balcony, you can add a swing, get good lighting or make a cool seating area for yourself.
4. What are some benefits of balcony gardening?
Your balcony can be converted as your personal meditative area where you can have a little me time with nature. You will get to have a new hobby and explore the ways to make it better.
5. What are the five best flowering plants for balcony gardens?
Some of the best flowers for the garden area are pansies, petunias, cosmos, gazania and verbena. You can buy these beauties today and add natural soul to your garden area.
6. Can I build a balcony garden on a budget?
Yes, you might not have thought of it, but balcony gardens are budget-friendly to make and maintain. Where Urvann India is an absolute solution for all gardening-related problems, you can always find the best decor items too.
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