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title: "Get More Flowers: Tips for Your Mumbai Garden"
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# Flourishing Flowers: Tips for More Blooms in Your Garden

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Want more flowers in your home garden? From Hibiscus to Mogra, I share the exact organic fertilizer hacks and care routines to get your plants blooming in Mumbai's climate.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: Rajnigandha (Tuberose) is loved for its fragrant flowers. I provide a complete guide on how to grow it in a pot, from planting the bulbs in well-draining soil to the right watering schedule and using potassium-rich fertilizer for abundant blooms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af4edea4-ed38-4d57-ae96-172fa1d1dbaf)
- [Video: If your Ratrani (Night-blooming Jasmine) isn't flowering, it might be due to a potassium deficiency or lack of sunlight. I recommend using a fertilizer made from dried banana peels and ensuring the plant gets at least 6-8 hours of sun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9faaea65-37fd-46a2-b890-312d4f8e4cfc)
- [Video: For rose plants, a simple homemade fertilizer using sugar and white vinegar can work like magic. Sugar provides energy, while vinegar helps balance the soil's pH. I explain how to mix and apply this solution once a month for amazing blooms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5930c94f-5998-45ab-a0d5-729282d5776b)
- [Video: Hibiscus plants need a lot of nutrition to produce flowers, especially in the summer. I recommend feeding them with vermicompost or cow dung manure once a month, and a liquid fertilizer made from onion peels every 15 days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d17e61f5-a677-448f-bea3-c19261379bf3)
- [Video: To get more flowers and keep your plants healthy, it's important to remove wilted or dead flowers regularly. This process, called deadheading, saves the plant's energy and encourages it to produce new buds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae36b0ab-6a28-40b0-ad0c-df8349176c66)
- [Video: Kaner (Oleander) is a beautiful, low-maintenance plant that is also pest-resistant. Its flowers are often used in puja. It just needs a sunny spot with at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight to thrive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a275b7d1-df98-4495-a737-a583b3de5cf3)
- [Video: For lots of flowers on your Mogra or Jasmine plant, used tea leaves are the best organic fertilizer. I recommend washing and drying used tea leaves and adding two spoons to the soil every 15-20 days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14b2905b-d696-480d-af25-128a40a1ff03)
- [Video: Adenium, or Desert Rose, is a plant that loves the summer heat. To get lots of flowers, water it only once a day and place it in a spot where it gets full sun all day long.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35988b7d-9b54-4e18-9422-471c4f2c8d58)
- [Video: If your Aparajita (Butterfly Pea) isn't flowering, try these tips. Use tea leaf water as a fertilizer, ensure it gets 5-6 hours of sunlight, and avoid overwatering. Also, remember to remove any seed pods that form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83a258a0-6e27-46c0-8c24-a4fd95898b3a)
- [Video: To get your Hibiscus plant to produce big, beautiful flowers and lots of buds, regular care is essential. I recommend tilling the soil weekly in summer and using mustard cake (sarson khali) fertilizer for the best results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06831081-5c5c-4760-b6d4-73ac8a0113ac)
- [Video: Gaillardia is a wonderful plant that gives beautiful flowers even in extreme heat. To protect it from the harsh afternoon sun, I suggest keeping it in a spot with 3-4 hours of morning sun or under a green net.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b380491-a08f-4e74-a369-cb07ac33e398)
- [Video: Sadabahar (Periwinkle) doesn't need a lot of fertilizer. However, with too much fertilizer, you will get more leaves than flowers. I recommend giving it a handful of vermicompost or cow dung manure once every 3 months.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0cf53a74-812d-4221-88c6-b6da63861a32)
- [Video: Here are 5 beautiful, permanent flowering plants you can add to your garden in May. This list includes heat-loving plants like Champa, Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Sadabahar, and Pentas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd78c69f-78e4-4537-9fc6-57db6241475e)
- [Video: A guide to self-seeding flowers that will return to your garden year after year. This includes easy-to-grow varieties like Calendula, Poppies, Cosmos, and Cornflower, which drop their own seeds for the next season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d69c5a3-99bd-42aa-8352-c302b679136b)
- [Video: In March, it's best to avoid buying winter flowering plants like Chrysanthemum, Petunia, Dahlia, and Dianthus as their season is ending. Instead, opt for summer bloomers like Zinnia and Sunflower.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef6183af-7cd2-4c1a-b5c0-01febe7a8491)
- [Video: April is a great time to plant summer-flowering plants. This guide suggests 5 easy-to-grow options for your home garden: Hibiscus, Champa, Sadabahar, Portulaca (Guldopehri), and Bougainvillea.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ff18c48-4606-486c-9d46-4e87d37ffcde)
- [Video: To get your Mogra plant to produce abundant, fragrant flowers, I use a special fertilizer mix. This video shows my recipe, which includes vermicompost, Epsom salt, dried banana peels, and mustard cake for complete nutrition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3097c7b3-3453-4926-ab6f-c2d3faf3fcda)
- [Video: Amaryllis lilies are stunning bulb flowers. I provide care tips including placing them in bright, indirect light, watering only when the topsoil is dry, and using a balanced liquid fertilizer during their active growth phase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf104ca8-c8ce-44b7-8f10-67928f8900eb)
- [Video: For heavy fruiting on your Ber (Jujube) tree, a simple fertilizer made from mustard cake (sarson ki khali) works wonders. I explain how to soak it in water and then dilute it to feed your plant for an abundant harvest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0990c53-fb11-4f75-9dc3-1ac782cdd9fe)
- [Video: If you want beautiful Spider Lily flowers like these, proper care is key. I offer setup and maintenance services across Mumbai to ensure your bulb plants get the right nutrition and conditions to bloom on time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/937256f9-7ef4-428a-88d0-0d204e771c24)

## About Flourishing Flowers: Tips for Blooms

Getting consistent flowers is all about the right 'khad' (fertilizer) at the right time. For example, if your Hibiscus or Mogra aren't blooming, stop using chemical boosters immediately. Instead, I suggest switching to a simple liquid fertilizer made from onion peels every 15 days, combined with weekly soil tilling. It makes a massive difference in bud count, even in the harsh Mumbai heat.

### Why Your Plants Aren't Blooming

Often, the problem isn't the plant, it's the care routine. Here is what I see in Mumbai balconies all the time:

* **The Sun Factor:** Many flowering plants like Mogra, Hibiscus, and Adenium need 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight. If your balcony is shaded, flowers will be rare. Move these pots to the brightest corner you have.
* **Soil Hardening:** In our Mumbai weather, the top soil gets hard and crusty. If air doesn't reach the roots, the plant focuses on survival rather than flowering. I recommend 'gudai' (tilling) the top 2 inches of soil every week to keep roots breathing.
* **The 'Over-Fertilizer' Trap:** Some people think more fertilizer equals more flowers. That is wrong. For plants like Sadabahar, too much fertilizer will give you a bushy plant with green leaves but zero blooms. Feed them only when they are actively growing.

### My Go-To Organic Fertilizer Hacks

Stop throwing away kitchen scraps. Use these, and watch your garden transform:

* **Used Tea Leaves:** Perfect for Mogra and Jasmine. Wash, dry, and add two spoons to the soil every 15-20 days.
* **Banana Peels:** These are packed with potassium. Dry the peels in the shade, grind them, and mix 2-3 spoons into the soil of flowering plants like Ratrani.
* **Onion Peel Water:** Soak peels in water for 24 hours, strain, and water your Hibiscus plants with this liquid once every 15 days. It is magic for bud development.

### The Importance of Pruning

If you want a dense, flower-filled plant, you must prune. When a flower dies, remove it immediately. This process, called deadheading, forces the plant to redirect its energy from seed production into creating new buds. Don't be afraid to cut back overgrown branches; it helps the plant grow bushier and stronger for the next flowering cycle.

## About House of Garden

I am Anirudh from House of Garden. For me, gardening isn't just a job, it's a mission to make every Mumbai balcony and home a little greener. I don't just sell plants; I teach you the simple hacks to keep them happy so you get flowers throughout the year.

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