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Plants Encyclopedia पौधों की पूरी जानकारी — Hindi और English में
Scientific names, care guides, toxicity, uses and complete plant information for Indian gardeners
Sunflower
सूरजमुखी
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower / Surajmukhi — tracks the sun, edible seeds, dwarf varieties for pots. Sow February–March or October for best results in India.
☀️ Full sun — 6–8 hours
💧 Every 3–4 days deep
✅ Safe
Succulents Guide
सक्यूलेंट गाइड
Multiple families — Echeveria, Haworthia, Kalanchoe, Agave, Gasteria, Sedum
Succulents Guide India — what works (Haworthia, Agave, Kalanchoe) vs what struggles (Echeveria). Monsoon protection non-negotiable. Soak and dry method.
☀️ Bright indirect to full sun
💧 Every 14–21 days — soak and dry
✅ Safe
Philodendron
फिलोडेंड्रोन
Philodendron spp.
Philodendron — 480+ species, from Heartleaf to Birkin to Selloum. Climbing and self-heading types. Thrives in Indian monsoon. Toxic to pets.
☀️ Medium to bright indirect
💧 Every 7–10 days
⚠️ Toxic
Duranta / Sky Flower
आकाश माला / दुरंता
Duranta erecta
Duranta / Sky Flower — India's most popular hedge plant. Lavender flowers + golden berries, butterfly magnet, Gold Mound variety. Berries toxic — keep children away.
☀️ Full sun preferred
💧 Every 5–7 days established
⚠️ Toxic
Euphorbia
सेहुंड / थोहर
Euphorbia milii / E. tirucalli / E. pulcherrima
Euphorbia — 2000+ species including Crown of Thorns, Poinsettia and Pencil Cactus. Year-round flowering, drought tolerant. ALL parts toxic — wear gloves always.
☀️ Full sun — 6+ hours
💧 Every 10–14 days
⚠️ Toxic
Rain Lily / Zephyranthes
बरसाती लिली
Zephyranthes spp.
Rain Lily — India's most magical bulb. Flowers within 24 hours of rain, free multiplication every year, trigger on demand. Monsoon magic guaranteed.
☀️ Full sun to partial shade
💧 Drought-drench cycle
⚠️ Mild
Boston Fern
बोस्टन फर्न
Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis
Boston Fern — NASA top air purifier, natural humidifier, pet safe. Bathroom is best location. Indian monsoon = paradise. 60%+ humidity critical.
☀️ Bright indirect — no direct sun
💧 Every 3–4 days — keep moist
✅ Safe
Peace Lily
पीस लिली
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Peace Lily — dramatic droop when thirsty, white elegant flowers, NASA top air purifier. Fluoride-sensitive — use filtered water. Low light survivor.
☀️ Low to bright indirect
💧 Every 7–10 days
⚠️ Toxic
Traveller's Palm
यात्री ताड़
Ravenala madagascariensis
Traveller's Palm — world's most architectural tropical plant. Not a true palm. East-west compass, emergency water, lemur partnership. Best for coastal India.
☀️ Full sun — essential
💧 Deep 2x weekly
✅ Safe
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