● Tropical Beauties:
Tabernaemontana, Murraya, Hibiscus, Plumerias, Heliconias, and Cannas for stunning colour and texture.
● Statement Plants:
Agave, Furcraea, Cycas, Dioon, and Yucca add architectural interest and drought tolerance.
● Flowering Shrubs:
Ixora, Bougainvillea, Gardenia, and Thevetia offer vibrant blooms and fragrances.
● Privacy and Screening:
Ficus varieties, Bamboo, and Melaleuca create lush privacy screens and windbreaks.
● Unique Accents:
Adenium, Melaleuca Linariifolia, and Ravenala (Traveler’s Palm) add a touch of the exotic.
● Our experts recommend drought-tolerant plants like succulents, agave, and yuccas, along with heat-loving varieties like hibiscus, bougainvillaea, and plumeria.
2. How to Choose the Right Outdoor Plants:
● Consider your space, sunlight exposure, and desired style. Research specific plant needs and choose varieties well-suited to your environment.
3. How to Maintain Outdoor Plants:
● Provide regular watering (especially during hot weather), fertilize as needed, prune to maintain shape and promote healthy growth, and watch for pests and diseases.
4. Drought-Tolerant Outdoor Plants for Kolkata:
● Opt for succulents like agave, aloe vera, and cacti, along with drought-resistant trees and shrubs like bottlebrush, olive, and lantana.
