Rose
Rewards routine: feed, prune, and watch for aphids. Water the soil early in the day and keep the leaves dry.
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Plant Category: Flowering
Marigold
A pest guard as much as a flower — plant it at the edge of vegetable beds. Deadhead often and it flowers…
Hibiscus
Flowers on new growth, so prune hard after the monsoon. Loves a monthly dose of potash.
Jasmine (Mogra)
Scents an entire balcony at dusk. Prune in winter to keep it compact and flowering low down where you can reach.