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Delhi NCR's plant seasons, in short
- April-June (extreme heat): Temperatures reach 42-46°C and the hot, dry loo wind blows in May and June. Small pots in sun can dry out twice a day; this is when a missed watering kills plants.
- July-September (monsoon): Rain arrives around the end of June. Humidity jumps, growth is fast, and pots need less water but good drainage.
- October-November (pleasant, smoggy): Mild days and cooler nights, but dust and smog coat leaves and cut the light they get. Water every 2-4 days and wipe leaves.
- December-February (cold, foggy): Nights drop to 3-7°C, with dense fog in January. Growth nearly stops. Water sparingly and only in the morning; tropical plants may need to come indoors.
Going away from Delhi NCR?
- 3-day trip: in May-June, even a short trip is risky for small pots in sun: move everything into shade, group it, and water deeply the night before. In winter, a 3-day trip needs nothing special.
- 1 week: in April-June plan on a visit every 2 days (3-4 visits). In the monsoon and October-November, 2 visits. In December-February, 1 visit is usually enough.
- 2 weeks or more: summer trips need 6-7 visits for pots in sun; the rest of the year, 2-4.
Our guide to indoor plants in hot summers and vacation plant-care guide cover what you can set up yourself.
Terrace and balcony pots in Delhi NCR
Rooftop terraces in Delhi's builder floors and the upper balconies of Gurugram and Noida towers take the full afternoon sun in summer. A green shade net (50% is common) over the terrace from April to June cuts heat stress a lot; unglazed terracotta pots lose water fastest, so glazed or plastic pots, or a layer of mulch on top, help. Wipe or hose down leaves every week or two: the dust film from October to February blocks light. In the coldest weeks, move money plants, crotons and other tropical plants away from open balconies at night, and don't be alarmed when adeniums and bougainvilleas drop leaves; they're resting, and watering them more only rots the roots. Bougainvillea, jade, aloe, snake plants and hardy herbs like mint and curry leaf handle Delhi's swings best.
Where in Delhi NCR?
We take enquiries from every part of Delhi NCR, for example Dwarka, Delhi (110075), Vasant Kunj, Delhi (110070), Lajpat Nagar, Delhi (110024), Rohini, Delhi (110085), DLF Phase 1, Gurugram (122002), Sector 62, Noida (201309), Indirapuram, Ghaziabad (201014). Mention your exact locality and pincode in the WhatsApp message so we can look for a gardener close to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book plant sitting in Delhi NCR?
Yes, you can send a request from anywhere in Delhi NCR. Tell us your locality and dates on WhatsApp; we look for a vetted gardener near you and confirm with you before anything is booked.
What if you don't have a gardener near me in Delhi NCR yet?
We're adding gardeners city by city. If we don't have someone near you yet, we tell you so before anything is booked, and nothing is charged. Your request helps us decide where to add gardeners next.
What will it cost?
It depends on how many plants you have and how many visits you need. The form asks your budget per visit, and we confirm the price with you on WhatsApp before any visit. No payment now.
How often should plants be watered in a Delhi summer?
In May and June, small pots in direct sun may need water every day, sometimes morning and evening; larger pots and plants in shade every 1-2 days. Water early morning or after sunset, never in the afternoon heat.
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More plant care: Planning plant care for a trip · Self-watering setups · Monsoon plant care · Vacation plant care · Indoor plants in summer · Potting mix guide