Introduction:

In the latest year, the Balcony Gardening has earned a huge popularity in Indian cities like people see for way to Reconnect with the Natural things, or with nature to feel so happy even with nature limited space with rise -up urbanization with also increases the Level of pollution &shrink out the greenery .make a green space  in a small area at home has turned into Both a Requirement and the way of living a life .

Balcony gardens are not to build up only for enhancing the aesthetic values of the home or place in the cities but it is also built up for the contribution of good air quality, better the mental health of the humans, for a good Health, for peace and happiness & also built for the living of life in a Sustainable way. 

But, growing plants for balcony purposes in the cities has arrived with its various challenges, limited sunlight, lack of large space, and various climatic conditions, thus choose the ideal plants that are simple to grow with a low maintenance and protect from damage and select the Plants that are adaptable for growing for container gardening make their balcony so aesthetic and beautiful. this article presents the 10 Best plants that are suitable for the balcony gardens in Indian cities, for supporting the beginners, plant Lovers, home gardening lovers for creating a flourishing green place at their home by a less efforts.

1- Tulsi plant (Holi basil)

Tulsi is the one of the most important plants grown in Indian homes. It is also known as Holi basil plant due to its spiritual values. There have high medicinal values also having a better environmental importance. its survives or grows well by providing the suitable climatic conditions. It requires Adequate sunlight approx. 5-6 hours on a regular basis and requires medium water for effective growing. the main Advantages of growing a Tulsi plant in the home Is its better air purifying properties and reduces the house-holds pollutions too. it having a better medicinal value by treat the common health problems like cough, cold and for boosts the immunity. Tulsi is a plant has a less maintenance with a higher profit.

2- Money plants: The money plants, it is botanically or scientifically called as pothos plant .it a most famous or common indoor plants or balcony plants Useful for its good adaptability and growing .it is easy to grow because it can survive both soil and water and create it a multipurpose alternative for cities homes. This plant acts better in the indirect Sunlight with required a less maintenance or care, which it makes the ideal plants for the Busy peoples.it is also known for its better air purifying qualities also it can be kill the toxins that are present in their surroundings .it can grow both pots or hanging in the roof railings..

3- Aloe Vera: Aloe vera is the low maintenance succulents that are widely known for its medicinal purposes and for its better skin treatment. It required less water to grow and it is growing well in the direct sunlight. Its capability to thrive in the dry conditions that make its ideal Option for the Balcony gardens in the city areas.

4- Areca palm – it is a beautiful ornamental plant that gives a fresh appearance & green look to the balconies. It survives well in the low or less sunlight & it can help to improve the household air quality due to its visual appearance & low maintenance are making the choice for growing.

5- Snake plant – it is a very strong plant that grows effectively in less light and requires water in a very small amount. It is known popular for its capability to better purify air by removal of toxins. It is mostly suitable for people to grow in the bedroom for taking in the fresh air.

6- Spider plant – Spider plant is a rapid growing & Attractive plant that Can be adapted very simply in several conditions. it thrives well in the indirect or low sunlight and it is ideal for the hung the pots. Its better quality of air purifying that are the better choices of people to grow as a Balcony Plant at their homes.

7- Mint – It is also called ‘Pudina in Hindi. Mind is a Popular plant by its fragrance. It is a very fast-growing herb that survives well in the containers. It is well suited in the less sunlight and daily watering. It vibrant leaves are used in cooking and also used in the beverages.

8 – Marigold – also called Genda. it is a vibrant blooming plant that brights up the balcony. it is suitable in the direct sunlight and with requirement of care. apart of its beautification or aesthetic purpose also it a growing as trap crops with the tomato for repel insects or pests. it is a source of utility of any garden.

9- Petunia – it is a colourful Flowering plant that makes the balcony so beautiful.
It is grown both in the pots or also in a hung or hanging baskets .it thrive proper sunlight with daily watering, adding multi-coloured blooms that make cheerful feels of the balcony and humans Too.

10 – Basil (Sweet basil) – it an Important aromatic herb that can survive in the light – filled balconies. Their leaves are used in the cooking and making tea &it can grow well in the containers that make it useful for the beginners or Plant lovers too.

Aurthor: Kashish Singh
Educational: B.Sc. Agriculture
Designation: Agriculture Student