Whether you own an extensive or small area, a balcony full of bright-coloured plants is the dream of many of us. People have changed simple balconies into their own little green oases, especially in cities. Planting over the balcony is close to the soul of every individual, as this is the only place where one gets to experience the natural environment, even with the chaos of an urban setting.
Now, grab your trowel, and we can get going!
Breaking down the best plants for a balcony with low maintenance.
Aloe vera
Science has distinguished Aloe vera as a plant of remark especially due to the polysaccharide gel that forms the leaves, hence it has been given the name of a miracle plant. It can be used in numerous ways, such as skincare, hair care, and medicine. These days, you can purchase an aloe vera plant and put it in a tiny, cute pot, and it will not occupy a lot of your space.
Areca Palm
Areca palm is a highly adaptable plant that can be planted in any area, and most importantly, when you are in need of tall plants to keep off privacy in your balcony. They can be installed close to a window in order to conceal your room from any strangers. I would also state that your balcony and Areca Palm complement each other flawlessly, since it needs filtered sunlight to grow well. Areca, with its long, slender leaves and bamboo-like cluster, can transform your space into a minimalistic and breezier one than ever before. It is the favourite of all gardeners because of its green spread and length.
Money Plant
Who does not like a shrubbery vine that gradually embraces the door of the balcony, greeting you to the green oasis? Money plant is among the most suitable plants to add to your own small balcony garden. It can also easily sprout out of a small pot and may even become a green bushy plant, and this makes it one of the best plants for the balcony that can provide privacy. The money plant is sturdy and thus does not demand too much of your attention. On top of all this, the feng shui book has also written the name of our green friend as one that brings good fortune and prosperity to any given home.
Spider Plant
The appearance of spider plants is easily recognisable because of the green and white ribbons. It is also among the office space plants that are recommended. It can be of all sizes and, therefore, can be used as a basic room decoration, one of the ideal plants that can be put in a balcony in a hanging basket as a kind of privacy screen.
Tulsi
There is no need of introducing the Tulsi Plant. Others refer to it as Tulasi, and to others it is Holy Basil. In the Hindu ceremonies, the leaves of this plant are given special importance. It is a holy plant that is adored in many temples of different names, such as Shyama Tulsi, Rama Tulsi, and Kapoor Tulsi. As soon as you put Tulsi on your balcony, you will have a means of making good herbal teas. It has a good smell, which cures any form of cough and cold.
Moss Rose
Moss Rose could be the one to be considered in case you are planning to have a flower bed in front of your balcony. Moss Rose can also be referred to in botanical terms as Portulaca grandiflora, which is a plant that is merely magnificent and will make you love all your balconies even more. They are daisy flowers that definitely provide the much-needed colour in the garden and flower during the summer.
Mint
During summer, drinks and refreshments are also famous, and why not a garden of them? The leaves are easy to differentiate because of their fresh smell that is easily identified as mint or Mint as it is commonly called. Growing mint is helpful because the leaves of the plant are a medicine. You may chew the leaves in case you want to say goodbye to bad breath or make cold drinks for the guests and friends.
Final Thoughts
Balcony gardening is not only a fad, but it is a satisfying experience in bringing nature into your city house. You can even grow a green balcony vegetable garden in your flat, even where there is a lack of space.
It does not need a complex start with a balcony garden. Select two to three of the low-maintenance plants from this list and work on those. Even the dullest balcony can be turned into a quiet green oasis with care, which is not that intensive but continuous.
Urban gardening is not about perfection; it is about creating a place that adds calmness to the busy urban life.
