The Chennai Garden

 African tulip tree / Spathodea campanulata  African Tulip tree has beautiful orange flowers. It blooms from winter to late spring. In Chennai you can see this tree bloom from December to march. I have seen this tree in Chennai, Kanyakumari and other parts of Tamil Nadu. Unlike Neem, fig and other varieties this tree cant be seen in huge numbers just one or two which adds bright colour to the place. 

  How to Easily Compost Kitchen Waste in an Apartment Be The Change You Wish to See in The World  - Mahatma Gandhi  The Smallest change that we make in our lifestyle not only benefits us but even the next generation and the environment. Composting is the first step that we take for sustainable living. Composting  should be done in each household. How nice will it be if everyone decides to start segregating the waste and start composting? You might wonder if sustainable living can just be a dream for people living in small spaces and apartments. No. The little efforts you take to move towards sustainable living have a great impact on you, your family, everyone and everything around you. Easily Compost Kitchen waste in Apartment or Small space #1  Method:   Using Water Bottle  Things required for making compost using 2-litter water bottle Wet waste / greens Browns   2-litter water bottle   Segregate the kitchen waste first in to Dry Waste and Wet Waste. Wet Waste:  Vegetable peel,  Fruit

 Pothos  Vs  Philodendron   Philodendron  and Pothos belongs to same family Araceae .  Often Pothos and philodendron is confused to be same variety.  . Philodendrons are a large and diverse genus of plants, but there are a few popular philodendrons that are very commonly confused with Pothos. In particular, Heartleaf Philodendron,  otherwise known as the sweetheart plant is commonly confused with Pothos. This plant goes by the scientific name  Philodendron hederaceum , but it is very commonly seen under the synonym  Philodendron scandens .  Both Philodendrons and Pothos belong to the same family,   Araceae , but Pothos are in the genus   Epipremnum,   and Philodendrons are of the genus   Philodendron . (Source:  https://smartgardenguide.com/pothos-vs-philodendron/)  Pothos: Pothos grows best in bright, indirect light.  Although Pothos does not tolerate direct sunlight it can survive.  Very suitable for west side balcony or window which receive very less sunlight.  Philodendron :  Philo

Grape on Terrace                                                                                

                                          Can grapes grow in Chennai Climate??? Look for yourself  Can grapes grow in Chennai Climate??? Ofcourse yes!! I bought this grape plant about 2 years back in Chennai. I started growing it only as an experiment.  I knew I have to give it sometime before expecting fruits. My initial doubts were about the climate. I planted it on a 15*15 grow bag and placed it on a sunny spot. Within few days I saw new leaves which gave me confidence. Then I built a trellis not too high or not too small. Once the leaves reached the trellis and after atleast 10 more new leaves growth I started to cut the leaves near the root, which helped to new leaves growth on the top.  Grow Bag:  Grapes need lot of space to grow. It is best to plant on floor. If you do not have space then use 24* 24 inch bag ( 2 feet). It can be placed on the ground floor and the trellis can be taken to the roof top.  Trellis :   Grapes need separate trellis. Its better to have separate trellis