What do you need to start a balcony garden?
A money plant in a self-watering pot, vegetable seeds, vermicompost, a 5-piece tool kit, a 15 m hose and a self-watering planter.
By Siddhi Panchal · Updated October 23, 2026
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Quick picks
| Best for | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Starter plant | Ugaoo Golden Money Plant with Self-Watering Pot | Live golden money plant in a self-watering pot that copes with low light |
| Soil | Ugaoo Organic Vermicompost 5 kg | 5 kg of earthworm compost, enough to top-dress about 30 medium pots |
| Seeds | Ugaoo 50-Variety Vegetable Seeds Kit | 50 Indian vegetable and herb varieties, 2,255 seeds in total |
| Tools | TrustBasket 5-Piece Gardening Tools Kit | Five hand tools: big and small trowels, cultivator, weeder and fork |
| Watering | Ugaoo Flexi Water Hose 15 m | 15 m anti-kink PVC hose with a leak-proof tap adaptor |
| Pots | Self-Watering Square Planter (2.5 L reservoir) | Square plastic planter with a 2.5 L water reservoir |
Best for starter plant
Ugaoo Golden Money Plant with Self-Watering Pot
Live golden money plant in a self-watering pot that copes with low light.
Catch: Live plant; needs watering about twice a week.
| Light | Partial sun to low light |
|---|---|
| Water | About twice a week |
| Height | About 9 inches |
| Pot | Self-watering with reservoir |
Source: UGAOO's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for soil
Ugaoo Organic Vermicompost 5 kg
5 kg of earthworm compost, enough to top-dress about 30 medium pots.
Catch: Slow-release; results take time.
| Weight | 5 kg |
|---|---|
| Type | Vermicompost |
| Use | About 150 g per medium pot |
| For | Indoor, outdoor, vegetable beds |
Source: UGAOO's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for seeds
Ugaoo 50-Variety Vegetable Seeds Kit
50 Indian vegetable and herb varieties, 2,255 seeds in total.
Catch: Germination depends on season and care.
| Varieties | 50 |
|---|---|
| Seeds | 2,255 |
| Includes | Leafy greens, herbs, vegetables |
| Sun | Full sun |
Source: UGAOO's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for tools
TrustBasket 5-Piece Gardening Tools Kit
Five hand tools: big and small trowels, cultivator, weeder and fork.
Catch: Plastic handles.
| Pieces | 5 |
|---|---|
| Heads | Metal |
| Handles | Plastic |
| Weight | 595 g |
Source: TrustBasket's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for watering
Ugaoo Flexi Water Hose 15 m
15 m anti-kink PVC hose with a leak-proof tap adaptor.
Catch: PVC, not reinforced rubber.
| Length | 15 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 0.5 inch |
| Material | PVC |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
Source: UGAOO's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for pots
Self-Watering Square Planter (2.5 L reservoir)
Square plastic planter with a 2.5 L water reservoir.
Catch: Plastic; small 19 × 13 × 17 cm size.
| Reservoir | 2.5 L |
|---|---|
| Size | 19 × 13 × 17 cm |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Use | Indoor and outdoor |
Source: Klick n shop's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
How we picked
We picked one product per job from brands with an official store on Amazon.in, and checked that each was live and in stock on 23 Oct 2026. Specs come from the brand's own website where it publishes them; otherwise from the brand's official Amazon.in store listing, and each pick names its source. We show no price unless it comes live from Amazon.in with the time it was checked. None of these have been tested hands-on yet.
See all Garden & OutdoorsFAQs
How often does a money plant need water?
Ugaoo suggests about twice a week, or whenever the top layer of soil feels dry.
How much vermicompost goes in a pot?
Ugaoo suggests about 150 g mixed into the top 2 inches of a medium pot; a 5 kg pack top-dresses around 30 medium pots.
Will the hose fit my tap?
It comes with a leak-proof tap adaptor; check your tap size against the 0.5-inch pipe.
Have you tested these hands-on?
Not yet. This guide is research-based, from each brand's published specs. We will say so clearly when one has been tested.