How to Revamp your Outdoors with the Best Balcony Plants

How to Revamp your Outdoors with the Best Balcony Plants
The decision to transform your balcony is no joke. That being said, it is not even a super easy task, despite what influencers show. A lot of thought has to go into the kind of space you want to create and what really goes with your vibe.  However, the simplest way to style your outdoors is by choosing plants. They are hassle and breakage-free (at least the plant shouldn't break)! So, if you are keen on knowing how to revamp your outdoors with the best balcony plants, you have stumbled upon the right place. We will take you on a step-by-step journey of how to go about this undertaking without any stress or high expenses.  So, dig into the best balcony decoration ideas with plants to make others green-eyed.

Make a Plan 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480"]Make a Plan Source: GIPHY[/caption] Before you begin the work, you need to jot down all the balcony transformation ideas that pop into your head. Then, you cross off ideas based on impracticality and cost. Next, you make a plan regarding the plants you want, whether vegetables and fruits or ornamental. Once that is sorted, you check out the availability of seeds, the ideal growing conditions, and many such plant requirements.  Voila! You are ready to transform your balcony. 

Pick the Right Plants 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480"]Pick the Right Plants  Source: GIPHY[/caption] Do you have a green thumb or are you a new plant parent? If it is the latter, you need to do your R&D for ideal plants for first time parents. You should start out with hardy and tough-to-kill plants to give you the boost to keep continuing. Once you become an amateur, you can switch to more needy and some of the best balcony plants.  

Avoid Small Planters

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480"]Avoid Small Planters Source: GIPHY[/caption] Yes, tiny pots are adorable but they are also not very plant-friendly. The reason? Small planters dry out faster and retain far more heat in comparison to other pot sizes. Also, you leave little scope for the plant to grow as the roots can expand only to a limit (which is very small). So, step three of good balcony decoration ideas with plants is to bring the medium to big-size pots for healthier buddies. 

Keep your Buddies Healthy 

Just like a parent takes care of their children, you have to look after your plants. After all, they are your babies! Here are some tips on how to keep your buddies healthy and thriving.  
  • Keep them moist 
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="593"]Keep them moist  Source: GIPHY[/caption] Water is one of the essential requirements to keep your plants from dying. Make sure to water them regularly to keep the soil moist. Dig your finger 2 to 3 inches into the soil to check if it is dry or moist. 
  • Clean the leaves 
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="581"]Clean the leaves Source: GIPHY[/caption] Just like you clean your house every day, it is necessary to clean the leaves of the plant. Maybe not every day, but once in 3 days should be sufficient. Get a damp cloth to clean them for a shinier and brighter look on your balcony. 
  • Study about them
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="481"]Study about them Source: GIPHY[/caption] Never bring home plants you have no idea about. Do complete research on which plants to choose for your home balcony and if they are harmful to pets. Once you've studied, you can adopt the best balcony plants. 
  • Give sufficient sunlight
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="464"]Give sufficient sunlight Source: GIPHY[/caption] Sunlight is a plant's best friend. However, don't mistake it for 10 hours of direct and bright sunlight because each plant has its own needs. So, find out how much (hours in a day) and what type of sunlight (indirect or direct) your balcony plants need. 

Find an Apt Spot for Plants 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="472"]Find an Apt Spot for Plants  Source: GIPHY[/caption] As mentioned above, every plant has its own needs and demands. Thus, you need to learn the apt spots for your plants that will help you transform your balcony into a wonderland. While some want south-facing corners, others want direct sunlight. So, your balcony transformation ideas also depend on the positions in which you can keep the plants.   

Feed the Plants 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="426"]Feed the Plants Source: GIPHY[/caption] While you eat three meals a day with two snack breaks, your plant does not require this much food. Nonetheless, it does need some kind of nourishment that comes best from fertilizers. Don't make the mistake of feeding your green buddies every day, or else they will die. 

Leave Space for Yourself 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="428"]Leave Space for Yourself  Source: GIPHY[/caption] With so many rules to obey while implementing balcony decoration ideas with plants, you can forget to make space for yourself. No matter how small or compact your outdoors is, you have to leave a corner (or more) to spend quality me-time on your stunning balcony. 

Get Colourful Planters 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="444"]Get Colourful Planters  Source: GIPHY[/caption] Life without colour is dull! Follow this mantra while thinking of balcony transformation ideas. You can go with a colour combination, monotone, or make a splash of colour everywhere. Do anything as long as you don't add boring pots to transform your balcony. 

Hang your Plants 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480"]Hang your Plants  Source: GIPHY[/caption] Closing the list of balcony decoration ideas with a plant are the hanging plants. Whether you are short of space or feel as if something is missing, hanging plants is the answer. You can adorn your outdoors with the best balcony plants like String of Pearls and White Pothos to make it even more stunning. 

About the author

Gurnika Talwar

Gurnika Talwar is FNP’s marketing and creative content writer and has been with the firm since 2020. She is based in Delhi, India and has been in this field for 2+ years.
She started her journey as a freshman but since then has created content on several mediums. With blogging on gift ideas, food, gardening tips and whatnot as her primary goal, she has also curated content for social media and brand films. As a storyteller, she creates original, genuine, and relatable content to connect with the mass. Besides work, you’ll find her chit-chatting about movies or making sarcastic jokes.