If flowers keep dying in your hanging baskets, then opt for these green plants instead.
They are permanent, low-maintenance, fll up quickly, survive the heat and need less water.
5 LOW MAINTENANCE PERMANENT PLANTS FOR YOUR SUMMER BALCONY GARDEN:
- SPIDER PLANT
- BROMELIAD
- SYNGONIUM
- JADE
- WANDERING JEW
HOW TO SELECT PLANTS FOR HANGING BASKETS?
- Plants with thin stems fall beautifully in hanging baskets
- Trailing plant varieties work well
- Plants with fibrous root system do well in baskets
- Plants that grow fast so that can fill up baskets quickly
- Plants with big leaves cover basket area fast
HOW TO MAINTAIN PLANTS IN HANGING BASKETS?
- Use rich soil with compost and cocopeat to retain moisture
- Line the baskets properly with coir liners, coconut husk, plastic or even fabric
- Mulch the baskets to preserve moisture
- Till the soil frequently to encourage growth
- Make sure there is not too much water drainage
- Replenish with fertuliser frequently
