Choosing the appropriate plants for plantation in
different seasons and locations
Choosing the appropriate plants (species selection)
for plantation in different seasons and locations
(Outdoor, roof-top, balcony, rock gardens);
Flowering annuals, herbaceous perennials, vines
and climbers, ornamental trees, bulbous and foliage
plants, cacti and succulents.
Plant
Components
1. Flowering Annuals
2. Perennials (Herbaceous)
3. Ornamental Plants/Trees
4. Vines and Climbers
5. Bulbous & Foliage Plants
6. Cacti and Succulents
Annuals are plants that complete their life
cycle in one season or one year (eg.)
Balsam and Cosmos.
Annua
Annuals attain their full growth from seed,
flower and die in one year or one season.
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Herbaceo
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Perennial • Herbaceous perennials are non-woody plants that
have foliage and stems that grown and bloom in the
s spring/summer but die back into the ground during
fall/winter. They’re incredibly versatile, with lots of
great options for any areas of your yard.
• Shade: Sunny/Shady/Partly Sunny
Criteria for • Soil: Sandy/Clay
Choosing •
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Season: Winter/Rainy/Summer
Type of Garden: Balcony/Terrace/Ground
right plant • Location of garden: Windy
for your •
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Light requirements: Daylength: SDP/LDP/DNP
Temperature requirements
garden • Water requirements
• Fertilisation
• Common pests & diseases
Vines &
Climbers
•Climbers refer to the plants that
grow upwards using a support
(bigger plants, trees, poles or
other artificial means).
•Climbers develop tendrils (thin
extensions from the stem) or
suckers (stem sprouts) for
anchorage or twine themselves
around their props.
Vines &
Climbers
1. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea)
It is a low-care vine, commonly
recognised by its flamboyant clusters of
vividly hued flower-like bracts (specialised
leaves). The actual tiny white flowers
nestle within. On closer contact one
notices its liberally thorny branches.
Bougainvillea Garden,
Budhdha Jayanti Park, Delhi
Vines & Climbers
2. Blue morning glory (Ipomoea indica)
Also known as blue dawn flower or koali
awa, this evergreen vine features striking
blue-purple trumpet-shaped flowers, dark-
green velvety heart-shaped leaves and a
slender twining stem.
Vines &
Climbers
3. Money Plant (Epipremnum aureum)
Devil’s ivy is commonly known as the
money plant or golden pothos in India.
Heart-shaped leaves with yellow or white
speckles are the main characteristics of
this evergreen climber vine.
Vines &
Climbers
4. Star jasmine (Trachelospermum
jasminoides)
The fragrance-laden star jasmine or
confederate jasmine is an evergreen
climber, but is not a true jasmine. It
wears shiny green foliage and white
flowers on woody stems.
Bulbous &
Foliage Plants
•Bulbous plants
The term, ‘bulbous plants’ refers to all seasonal plants
with underground modified stems containing stored
food for the development of the seasonal aerial shoots
of stems, leaves and flowers. the modified stems
include bulbs, tubers, corms, rhizomes etc. Bulbous
plants are grown for their flowers or foliage or both.
Bulbous &
Foliage Plants
Foliage plants
Foliage plants are prized for their vibrant and
diverse leaf shapes, colors, and textures,
making them a perfect choice for both indoor
and outdoor gardens. Unlike flowering plants,
they provide consistent year-round appeal and
often require minimal maintenance.
