Everything you need to keep your plants healthy and thriving.
Aloe vera is one of the easiest houseplants to keep alive — as long as you resist the urge to overwater. Give it bright, indirect light and a well-draining pot, and water only once the soil is completely dry, usually every 10–14 days. Overwatering, not underwatering, is the most common cause of trouble.
Ajwain leaves, also known as Indian borage or Karpooravalli, grow well in partial to full sun and reward regular pinching with bushier growth. Keep the soil lightly moist and harvest leaves as needed — the plant bounces back quickly and is well suited to pots on a sunny balcony.
Shankpushpam is a climbing herb known for its vivid blue-violet blooms and a long-standing place in Ayurvedic wellness routines, where it's associated with calm and mental clarity. In the garden, give it a small trellis to climb, full sun to part shade, and consistently moist soil for continuous flowering.
This traditional climbing foliage plant favours warmth, humidity and filtered light. Keep the soil evenly moist without letting it become waterlogged, and provide a support or fence for the vines to climb — with the right conditions it fills out quickly into a lush, glossy backdrop.
A kitchen garden doesn't need much space to get started — a few pots on a balcony or windowsill are enough. Focus on good drainage, compost over synthetic fertiliser, and grouping plants with similar watering needs together to keep maintenance simple.
Yellowing leaves, a mushy stem base and soil that never seems to dry out are classic signs of overwatering. When in doubt, check the soil with a finger before watering — most medicinal herbs and succulents prefer to dry out between waterings rather than stay constantly damp.