Bird Attracting Plants: Want to see birds and parrots in the garden? Know about 5 plants like sunflower, hibiscus, marigold, harsingar and cockscomb, which can help in attracting birds.
Planting trees and plants in the house not only gives peace to the mind but also gives an opportunity to see nature closely. It is said that where there are plants, birds keep coming and going, but if this does not happen even after planting a lot of plants in your garden or terrace, then somewhere the plants are preventing them from coming. According to gardening experts, proper flowering plants should be planted in the garden, to which birds automatically get attracted in search of food, water and shelter. Let us know about those 5 wonderful plants which not only enhance the beauty of the garden but also attract birds.
1) Sunflower plant
Sunflower plant and bright flowers not only look attractive but the birds will also like it. Actually, this flower contains abundant oil-filled seeds, which parrots and sparrows eat with great gusto. You can also plant it in the garden or terrace.
How to care?
- Give at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily
- Water only when the top layer of soil dries.
- Use loose and drained soil
- Use 12-18 pots for big plants
- Use vermi compost in 15-30 days
2) Guhadal plant
The sight of parrots along with colorful flowers gives a special peace to the heart. If you also want to invite parrots to the balcony, then definitely plant hibiscus flower. Its bright pink-red flowers give a natural look to the house, while the sweet nectar present in the flowers is liked by birds. Rose ringed parakeets like this plant more.
How to apply?
- Show the plant 4-6 hours of direct sunlight
- Water only when the soil is dry
- Use drained soil
- Apply vermi compost in 15-20 days
- Keep cutting dry and weak branches
- Choose a 12-15 inch pot for the plant
3) Marigold Plant
Marigold is easily available in Indian homes. Sparrows like this plant very much. Actually, small nutritious seeds are hidden in the petals of marigold, which are often searched for by sparrows.
how care ?
- 5-6 hours of sunlight is necessary for the plant
- Too much watering can cause roots to rot
- use loose soil
- Remove dried flowers from time to time
- Spray neem oil if you see insects on the leaves.
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4) Harsingar plant
The Harsingar plant, which blooms at night and scatters on the ground in the morning, comes with white flowers. Its dense leaves and twigs also work to keep small birds safe. Parrots and birds often find food in this plant.
How to take care of the plant?
- Get 4-6 hours of sunlight daily
- Choose well-drained soil
- Use vermicompost once in 20-30 days
- To grow plants, take a big and wide pot.
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5) cockscomb
Cockscomb Plant is known for its unique, bright red-yellow and purple flowers. The number of seeds in each flower of this plant reaches thousands. This is the reason why birds are also attracted to this plant.
Plant Care Tips
- 4-6 hours of direct sunlight in the morning
- Use a mixture of garden soil, coco peat, compost
- Apply well decomposed organic manure once in 20 days
- Remove dried and withered flowers in time
- Keep it in less shade otherwise the plant may get damaged.
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