Plant Care Tips: Don’t Let Your Garden Drown – Rainy Season
The monsoon brings life, cool breeze, and that nostalgic smell of wet soil — but for your plants, it can also mean too much of a good thing . While rainwater is a natural blessing, poor drainage, fungus, and overwatering can turn your garden into a soggy mess.
So how do you enjoy the rains without letting your plants suffer? Here’s your rainy season plant care tips and guide — specially curated for Indian homes and balconies!
1. Choose Rain-Loving Plants
Not all plants enjoy constant moisture. During monsoons, stick to hardy, rain-loving varieties like:
- Tulsi (Holy Basil) – loves the humidity
- Ginger and Turmeric – great for kitchen gardens
- Colocasia (Arbi) – naturally thrives in wet soil
- Rain Lily – actually blooms during rains!
- Hibiscus – enjoys rain if water doesn’t collect at the base
Pro tip: Avoid succulents or cacti during monsoon — they hate excess moisture.
2. Ensure Proper Drainage
The biggest mistake? Letting your plant pots hold water. This leads to root rot faster than you think.
Make sure:
- Pots have enough drainage holes
- Use well-draining soil (mix sand or perlite with garden soil)
- Keep pots slightly elevated using bricks or stands to avoid water logging
3. Give Them Breathing Space
Humidity invites fungus, mold, and pests. To avoid this:
- Don’t overcrowd your plants
- Remove dead or yellowing leaves
- Place plants where there’s good air circulation and indirect sunlight
4. Pause Fertilizers
Yes, rainwater is nutrient-rich — but adding fertilizers during this time can overload the soil, making it too acidic or soggy.
– Stick to organic compost or cow dung* if absolutely needed — and only once in 3–4 weeks.
5. Watch Out for Pests and Fungus
Warm + wet = fungal party! Keep an eye out for:
- White powder on leaves (fungal infection)
- Snails, slugs, and aphids
- Black spots or wilting
-Use neem spray or homemade garlic spray weekly to protect plants naturally.
* Give Them Sun When You Can
On days when the rain takes a break, move your plants to sunlight to help them dry and breathe.
Even 1–2 hours of filtered sunlight can prevent fungal growth and boost health.
* Keep Your Garden Clean
- Sweep away wet leaves and debris
- Avoid letting water collect in trays or corners
- Clean pots and surfaces to keep algae away
Clean spaces = happy roots.
Final Thought: Balance Is Key
The monsoon is magical, but like everything in nature, it’s about balance. Too little care and your plants drown. Too much, and they suffocate. A little daily observation, light hands, and your plants will sing in the rain — not suffer in it.
For ShowBageecha Readers:
At ShowBageecha, we believe your garden should grow with nature, not against it. So this rainy season, let the clouds do their part — and you do yours with love