--- title: "Native Plant Butterfly Gardens in Mumbai | Peepal" description: "Build a living ecosystem at home with Peepal. We create native plant gardens that attract butterflies and bees, transforming your balcony into a habitat." canonical: https://mytribe.in/peepalindia/edible-garden-design-installation/creating-a-living-ecosystem last_updated: 2025-09-29 --- # Creating a Living Ecosystem for Local Wildlife Tribe Verified · Creating biodiverse gardens across Mumbai By [Peepal](https://mytribe.in/peepalindia) · Takes projects across Mumbai, Karjat & Dehradun; Consultations at Kemps Corner office · ₹950 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Edible Garden Design & Installation](https://mytribe.in/peepalindia/edible-garden-design-installation). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/peepalindia/edible-garden-design-installation/gallery) Turn your balcony or garden into a thriving habitat for butterflies, bees, and birds by choosing the right native plants. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Witness the magical moment a Common Mormon butterfly emerges from its chrysalis on a native Curry Leaf plant in one of our urban gardens. This is the direct result of choosing the right native plants to create a habitat that supports local wildlife and pollinators.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f779976-1041-4234-bf82-93d5e885588c) ## About Creating a Living Ecosystem Most people buy plants based solely on aesthetics, but we encourage planting for who they attract. By simply adding a host plant like a Curry Leaf (Kadi Patta) or Lemon tree, you provide a safe nursery for local species like the Common Mormon butterfly. It is a small shift that changes your garden from a static decoration into an active, breathing part of the local environment. Why go native? Exotic plants often struggle in our local climate and offer nothing to our local pollinators. A truly sustainable garden relies on plants that belong here. Species like Hibiscus, Ixora, and Murraya thrive in our soil and provide essential resources. The secret to a living ecosystem lies in two categories: 1. Host Plants: These are the nurseries. Butterflies need specific plants to lay their eggs, such as the Curry Leaf or Lime. Without these, the life cycle cannot continue. 2. Nectar Plants: These are the fuel stations. Flowers like Jasmine, Hibiscus, and Ixora provide the energy butterflies and bees need to fly and thrive. If you have a small balcony, you do not need acres of land to make a difference. Even three to four well-placed pots can create a corridor for urban wildlife. We help you select the right mix for your specific sunlight and space, moving away from chemical pesticides that harm the very guests we want to invite. When you stop fighting nature and start hosting it, your garden becomes much more than just a green corner. It becomes a space where you can witness life cycles unfolding right outside your window. ## About Peepal We are a collective of gardeners who believe that getting your hands dirty is the best way to learn. We do not just put plants in pots; we study what grows best here and why, aiming to create gardens that help the local bird and butterfly population thrive alongside you. 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