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Bonsai Artistry: The Haiku Project

byPaudhe Se YaariTakes projects across Hyderabad & Bengaluru; Visit studios in Jubilee Hills & KoramangalaStarts from₹35,000 Per Balcony (50-70 sq ft)View full gallery

Creating a bonsai garden on a rooftop is about choosing resilient, graceful trees that thrive against the city skyline. We selected this collection for Haiku, Hyderabad, to bring a quiet, artistic rhythm to their terrace.

A key part of the Haiku project was selecting bonsai trees that would thrive on a rooftop and complement the city view. This Ficus bonsai, set in a wide, rustic bowl, creates a beautiful silhouette against the Hyderabad skyline.

This image showcases the variety of planters used at Haiku. I combined rustic wooden stands with modern, spherical white pots and low stone-like bowls to create different levels and textures within the bonsai garden.

This video gives you a feel for the complete bonsai collection at Haiku. Each tree was carefully chosen and placed to contribute to the overall serene and artistic atmosphere of the restaurant's terrace.

About Bonsai Artistry: The Haiku Project

Growing bonsai on a rooftop requires a fine balance between art and resilience. For the Haiku project, we focused on hardy species like Ficus and Jade that can handle the local climate, pairing them with rustic log planters and stone bowls to add texture without overwhelming the terrace. It is about finding that stillness amidst the city buzz.

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Paudhe Se Yaari

Takes projects across Hyderabad & Bengaluru; Visit studios in Jubilee Hills & KoramangalaStarts from ₹35,000 Per Balcony (50-70 sq ft)

We are Paudhe Se Yaari, and for us, plants are our ikigai. We do not just sell greenery; we help you build a living friendship with your space, whether it is a cozy Hyderabad terrace or a bustling office nook.

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