Grow fruits and vegetables on your balcony to mitigate pollution

New Delhi: A balcony is a place where dazzling plants, flowers, and vegetables can be grown. Therefore, it is essential to choose the right plants to spread greenery on your balcony. Currently, it is essential to make the atmosphere green due to the increase of pollutant air in the environment. To some extent, it keeps the indoor air toxic-free, and the family members remain healthy and counter pollution-related diseases.

Several plants are considered ideal for the balcony, such as bougainvillea, which flourishes in strong sunlight. Expose this plant to sunlight for six hours daily. Prune it regularly for maintaining its shape and better blooms. Water the plant on a regular basis.

Roses spread beauty and fragrance to your balcony with their remarkable beauty. It requires sunlight for 6–8 hours. Water in the morning to maintain the moisture of the soil; avoid waterlogging. Remove dead flowers regularly.

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Plumeria is another plant that can increase attractiveness in your balcony. It is a tropical plant with fragrant flowers, perfect for warm and sunny conditions, and needs sunlight for 6–8 hours. Prevent root rot so use well-draining soil

Sunflower is another flower that will bring charm to your balcony. It needs 6 hours of sunlight every day. It is necessary to keep the soil moist during its growing days. Support tall varieties with stakes to prevent bending.

The tecoma plant blooms with bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, making it a striking addition. It flourishes in full sunlight. Prune lightly to control size; it helps in bear flowering. After blooming, this plant increases the charm of your balcony.

Pomegranate is a delicious fruit and looks attractive. It adds colour as well as nutrition to your space. It needs 6–8 hours of sunlight for its growth. Need to be fertilized in spring and mid-summer for bearing fruits, which will be a big source of energy and remove diseases from the body.

It is advised to spend some time and money and decorate your balcony with flowers, herbs, and even fruits and vegetables. Start gardening in the space that is available at your home, keep the pollution at bay, and get fresh fruits, charming flowers, and fresh vegetables as well.