10 Plants for a Coastal Balcony
10 Plants that will Transform your coastal balcony!
Monique SC
1 February 2017
For those who live by the sea you may have noticed some plants don’t last in coastal conditions. We have chosen 10 plants that would be perfect for coastal conditions. These plants handle harsh conditions like drought, wind, and dry air which makes them ideal for a coastal balcony.
1. Lily of the Nile- Agapanthus (Alliaceae)
Season: Summer.
Water: 1-2 times a week.
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Placement: Sun or Partial Shade.
Sources: Image 1
2. Lion’s Tail Agave- Agave (Agave attenuata)
Season: Summer.
Water: 1 time a week.
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Placement: Full sun or shade.
Sources: Image 1
3.Bamboo—Fargesia Robusta Campbell
Season: Summer.
Water: 1-2 times a week.
Soil: Rich, humus soil.
Placement: Full sun or shade.
Sources: Image 1
4. Australian Laurel- Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira)
Season: Summer.
Water: 1-2 times a week.
Soil: Rich, humus soil.
Placement: Full sun or shade.
Source: Image 1
5. Dwarf oleander (Nerium oleander)
Season: Summer to Autumn.
Water: 1 time a week.
Soil: Dry soil.
Placement: Full sun or shade.
Source: Image 1
6. Lady Palm
Season: Summer.
Water: 1 time a week.
Soil: Well-drained to moist soil.
Placement: Full sun or shade.
Source: Image 1
7. Gollum- Crassula Ovata
Season: Summer.
Water: 1 time a week.
Soil: Loam soil with good drainage.
Placement: Full Sun.
Source: Image 1
8. Silver falls- Dichondra
Season: Summer.
Water: 1-2 times a week.
Soil: Loam soil with good drainage.
Placement: Sun or partial sun.
Source: Image 1
9. Golden barrel cactus
Season: Late Spring to Early Summer.
Water: 1 time a week.
Soil: Loam soil with good drainage.
Placement: Full Sun.
Sources: Image 1
10. Blue chalk sticks – Sencio Mandraliscae
Season: Summer.
Water: 1 time a week.
Soil: Loam soil with good drainage.
Placement: Full Sun.
Sources: Image 1
