Mar 24, 2025
For gardening enthusiasts who love to bring plants home but are short on space, vertical gardens are a lifesaver! As the pots are kept one on top of the other, it does not just save space, but also looks super aesthetic. And here are 10 best herbs and plants to grow vertically.
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Mint is undoubtedly one of the most easy to grow herbs that can be grown not just in soil, but also with just water. And it is best to grow it in a vertical garden, in pots, as it is pretty compact and can be harvested easily to make way for new leaves.
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Marigold is a beloved Indian flower, and while it grows tall with flowers and stems, some varieties can be planted in vertical gardens as well. They are low-maintenance, have wide blooms, and have a very fresh fragrance too.
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Climbing roses are perfect for vertical gardens as they can be trained to grow upwards, and in different directions. They are super pretty, look elegant, and have an aesthetic appeal as well.
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Aparajita is another climbing plant that can be added to the vertical garden. The white and blue-purple flowers of Aparajita are a visual treat to the eyes, and they will grow perfectly even in small pots.
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The leaves of lemongrass are also the perfect option for vertical gardens. They can be grown in pots or containers, and the fragrance will soon spread all around the space you grow in.
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Curry leaves are a beloved Indian ingredient, and the aroma and taste they offer is classic to Indian foods. And curry leaves too can be grown in vertical containers as the plant grows upwards, taking less space.
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A classic in the vertical gardening arena is the Pothos. Also called Money plant, Pothos vines growing through vertical garden pots are minimal, simple, and look pretty too.
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Spider plants too can be grown in vertical gardens due to their long, arching leaves and the small white flowers. The leaves grow tall and then fall down beautifully, in an arch, covering the pots, making it feel like they are growing straight through the wall.
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Coriander, or Dhaniya, is another herb to grow in the vertical garden. It can be grown once, with a few seeds, and then harvested multiple times with the right nutrition.
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Coleus is a beautiful plant with colourful leaves and never fails to disappoint, no matter how it is grown. In vertical gardens, Coleus looks bright and pretty, and the pink leaves are a candy to the senses.
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