On Instagram it's called Jungalow, a tag for sunlit, spotless homes that are overrun with plants. Lush monstera leaves in one corner; ficus so shiny, light bounces off it; hanging planters showing off philodendrons; palms thriving in white cane baskets; trellises covered in lush money plants; succulents in clear glass bowls. No mud, no puddles, no insects. Did AI generate this hashtag? Because plant-filled homes are difficult to keep clean. Water drips from hanging pots, large leaves gather dust, soil has a way of turning up in the oddest places, damp corners attract pests. Swati Gupta, founder and principal designer at Bluedot Design, and horticulturist, Chelliah Sellamuthu, former assistant director for horticulture at New Delhi Municipal Council, offer tips on home gardening without the mud, sweat, and tears.
Pick low-maintenance greens.
This story is from the March 30, 2024 edition of Brunch.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 30, 2024 edition of Brunch.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Tasting, tasting, 1,2,3
When you can't decide what to eat, wear loose pants and pick any of these 10 degustation menus across India
His dark materials
Manish Nai turns rusty metal sheets, butter paper and newsprint into textured collages. Nothing is quite what it seems
Not all men. But always a man
The threat of violent rape and murder remains a grim reality for every woman. Why are men still saying Not All Men?
Stream, pause, taste, think
Rene Redzepi's Noma has no permanent location or menu. Everywhere it sets up shop, it's a new experience. How does the TV show, Omnivore, capture it all?
Glow and behold
Expert advice on everything overflowing on the beauty shelves. Retinol, cortisol. Sunscreen, night cream. Cheap tricks, expensive scams. Peptides, ceramides. And all those acids that still seem suss
Design is font and centre
There's room for more than one serif in town these days. Typographers are reworking old logos and giving startups a new look. See how every letter matters
Baby, you make me crazy
Elle Woods before her Legally Blonde era. Cruella before she was evil. A back story for Furiosa. Some origin stories should have just been flashbacks
The Rookie's Guide To Quitting
First jobs can seem like a drag. Earlycareer slump is real. So, how to know when to switch jobs or move to a whole new field? Hear from three people who did it right
Gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
Science has come so far, so fast. But we're still waiting for these fictional gadgets. We'll take them all, thanks
It's a small world after all
The new Mercedes-AMG Coupe has a smaller engine. It's powerful, fast and loaded with tech. But it comes at a price
