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9 Plants That Will Thrive In Your Monsoon Garden

9 Plants That Will Thrive In Your Monsoon Garden

The monsoon season is ideal for sitting back and relaxing in your blooming garden's lush greenery. The rain has a calming effect on your mind and body, and it aids Mother Nature in healing after the hot summer season.  The cool temperatures and humidity in the air works wonders for the flora of your garden.

A steaming cup of chai and a plate full of of desi pakoras, shared with family and friends, can create treasured memories when enjoyed in the midst of a lush green and flourishing garden. After being tanned in the hottest of days, the loud crackle and thunderous boom of lightning, coupled with drizzling downpours, provides a pleasant effect to your head and heart.

 For gardeners, the monsoon season is the best time of year. Do you know what plants to grow this monsoon? Continue reading to find out.

1.Jasmine

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Mogra, also known as the Jasmine flower plant, is a perennial flowering having pleasant fragrance and is used in the production of essential oils. In Indian culture practices, mpgra has a lot of significance and it also represents happy relationships with family and friends. This plant thrives beautifully during monsoons. It has a nice aesthetic appeal when placed with other non-flowering plants, in addition to having a peculiar meaning and importance.

 2.Gulmohar

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Perfect to be planted in monsoons, this is a one-of-a-kind flower that is also known as the Royal Poinciana, the Royal Flame Tree, the Peacock Tree, and scientifically as Delonix regia. Many beautiful gardens in the tropics and subtropics feature its bright crimson flowers.

It is a large, spreading, umbrella-shaped tree with light, feathery bipinnate leaves. The flowers bloom in large clusters that cover the entire tree. The flower colour can range from light orange to deep scarlet, with various intermediate shades in between.

3.Ashoka

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What better to grow Ashoka tree this monsoon , that is considered sacred throughout the Indian subcontinent. The ashoka tree's flower is also the state flower of the Indian state of Odisha.

The ashoka tree is a rainforest tree with religious and spiritual significance. Lord Buddha is said to have been born under the Ashoka tree and it is alsoThe  closely associated with the goddess Lakshmi and hence it's leaves are seen in several religious functions.

4. Mango

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Over 100 varieties of mango, also known as Mangifera indica, are grown all over the world. Grafted mango trees can bear fruit in 3-5 years and continue to produce for 40 years! These plants can be very well grown in monsoon season.

Mango trees grow best in areas with low rainfall and require relatively low humidity during the flowering stage. During the fruiting season, warm to hot temperatures are ideal for fruit set and harvest.

Mangoes have health benefits like they cure respiratory problems, gallstones, kidney stones and it's leaves are very useful for managing diabetes.

 5. Plumeria

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Plumeria are visually appealing and highly decorative plants that come in a variety of colours. They are similar to ornamental shrubs that bloom in full sunlight.

 They do well in well-drained soil and only need pruning every now and then. These plants are resistant to sand and wind, but they may struggle in cold temperatures.

6. Aloe Vera

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In Indian households, aloe vera is a common plant. This succulent has thick, tender leaves that taper at the ends. Aside from cleaning the air, this plant has a plethora of benefits for skincare, haircare, and Vastu.

Aloe Vera is a low-maintenance plant that requires three to four hours of indirect bright sunlight per day and watering once every week. If you have a sunny spot in your home, Aloe Vera plants are an excellent choice for houseplants.

 7.Duranta

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Duranta, also known as Pigeon berry, is a tropical shrub that thrives in hot climates. With trailing broad evergreen leaves, it spreads throughout the garden area.

 Duranta produces clumping blue, creamy white, or mesmerising lavender blooms that dazzle all season.

The long trail of green leaf and yellow-golden berries that runs around the flower adds to its elegance. Their flowers are an abode to various butterflies and birds feeding on the berries and hence make an excellent choice for monsoon plants.

 8. Ixora

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Nothing works better in a bouquet than Ixora plants then why not plant them this monsoon to gift the ixora bouquet to your loved ones ? This is an annual plant that can grow in both cool and warm climates. These plants also have a variety of flower colours, including pink, orange, and red.

 The plant has lovely glossy leather-like leaves that are stiff and oval. Ixora thrives in well-drained soil and full sun

9. Kaner

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Kaner plant should be your first choice if you want to feel like you're at the beach. Thriving at their absolute best in rainy season,  Oleander is another name for the plant. This is a sun-loving plant with multicoloured blooms.

 However, one of the most important considerations when planting Kaner plants is that these plants do not fare well in winter, particularly in frosty conditions.

To commemorate the end of a dry and dusty summer and to honour this beautiful rainy season, consider gifting the above-mentioned small plants to your garden. This will ensure a future full of colourful and fragrant monsoons. Go get your hands dirty now and get gardening.

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Anil - July 21, 2021

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