Tamarind Tamarindus indica

Light: Full sun preferred

Water: Moderate, allow slight drying between watering

Soil: Well-draining, prefers slightly sandy soil Balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth Slow, deliberate growth. Sensitive to root disturbance. Adapting to container life—watch drainage carefully.

Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Light: Full sun

Water: Frequent, does not tolerate drying out

Soil: Rich, well-draining High potassium fertilizer every 2–3 weeks High-maintenance but rewarding. Responds quickly to care. Sensitive to stress and environmental changes.

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Brunfelsia grandiflora (or B. pauciflora)

Light: Partial shade to filtered sun

Water: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture

Soil: Rich, well-draining Balanced fertilizer monthly Delicate compared to others. Benefits from protection under canopy. Flowering changes color over time.

Clumping Areca Palms Dypsis lutescens

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture

Soil: Well-draining, tolerates sandy soils Palm fertilizer (high potassium, magnesium)
Every 6–8 weeks in growing season Primary structural barrier of the terrace. Provides shade, privacy, and habitat for birds. Dense growth creates a protected microenvironment.

Mandevilla Mandevilla splendens

Light: Full sun

Water: Moderate, do not let fully dry

Soil: Well-draining Bloom fertilizer every 2–3 weeks Climbing plant. Needs support structure. Responds strongly to light and feeding.

Croton Codiaeum variegatum

Light: Full sun for best color

Water: Moderate, avoid drought

Soil: Well-draining Balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks Color depends on light intensity. Sensitive to sudden environmental changes.

Heliconia Heliconia choconiana

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Water: High, prefers moist soil

Soil: Rich, well-draining Heavy feeder; every 2–4 weeks Tropical presence. Needs water and nutrients. Can become dominant if conditions are favorable.

Cat Palms Chamaedorea cataractarum

Light: Partial shade to filtered sun (does not like harsh full sun)

Water: High, prefers consistently moist soil

Soil: Rich, well-draining Balanced palm fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season Clumping palm with dense, low growth habit forming dense understory beneath taller species. Performs best in protected, humid environments. More shade-tolerant than areca palms.

Orange jasmine Murraya paniculata

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate

Soil: Well-draining Balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks Fragrant. Can be shaped easily. Good for structure and scent.

Weeping Bottlebrush tree Callistemon viminalis.

Light: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant

Soil: Well-draining Light feeding; slow-release Hardy and tolerant. Attracts pollinators. Low maintenance. STATUS: Protected

Petrea Vine Petrea volubilis

Light: Full sun

Water: Moderate

Soil: Well-draining Light feeding monthly Climbing vine. Needs support. Flowers dramatically when established.

Aloe Aloe vera

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Low; allow soil to dry completely between watering

Soil: Very well-draining; sandy or cactus mix preferred Light feeding; every 2–3 months during active growth Succulent, water-storing plant. Produces offsets (“pups”) readily. Sensitive to overwatering and poor drainage. Performs well in containers; ideal for propagation and low-maintenance setups.

Coleus Coleus scutellarioides

Light:Sensitive to light intensity; placement directly affects pigmentation pattern.

Water:Light feeding every 3–4 weeks (balanced fertilizer) Avoid overfeeding → reduces color intensity Foliage-dominant plant where color replaces flowering function. Best maintained in semi-protected areas within the garden structure.

Large Moth Orchid Phalaenopsis spp.

Light:Bright indirect light; warm temperatures (65–85°F); high humidity; excellent airflow; no direct sun

Water:Balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) at ¼ strength, every 1–2 weeks Prefers stable conditions; sensitive to overwatering; blooms last several months

Mini Moth Orchid Phalaenopsis spp.

Light: Bright indirect light; warm; slightly higher humidity; fast-drying medium

Water:Balanced orchid fertilizer at ¼ strength, weekly Smaller root system → dries faster → monitor watering more frequently; frequent bloomers

Lady of the Night Orchid Brassavola nodosa

Light:Bright filtered light to near-direct light; warm; excellent airflow; tolerates drier conditions

Water:Balanced fertilizer at ¼ strength, every 1–2 weeks during active growth Highly tolerant; fragrant night blooms; can handle more light than Phalaenopsis.