You don’t need a farm to grow fruit. Many fruit plants, especially grafted varieties, fruit well in large pots or drums on a sunny Hyderabad terrace.
Fruit plants that do well in pots
- Lemon: one of the easiest; fruits almost all year in full sun.
- Guava: hardy, heat-tolerant and productive in a large pot.
- Pomegranate: loves heat and dry weather; prune to keep it compact.
- Fig: grows well in containers and fruits within a year or two.
- Mango (grafted dwarf varieties): needs a big planter or drum and full sun.
- Chikoo (sapota): slow-growing and suited to large containers.
- Strawberry: grows best in Hyderabad’s cooler months, roughly October to February.
Pot size and soil
Use a container at least 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) wide and deep for small fruit trees, with good drainage. Fill it with a mix of soil, cocopeat and compost. See our big planters.
Care tips
- Give at least 6 hours of direct sun.
- Water deeply when the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry; more in summer.
- Feed with vermicompost or manure every month in the growing season.
- Prune after fruiting to keep the plant compact.
Frequently asked questions
How soon will a grafted plant give fruit?
Many grafted fruit plants start fruiting within 1–2 years, depending on the variety and care.
Do you sell exotic fruit plants?
Yes. Browse our fruit and exotic fruit plants, or WhatsApp us on 83318 01011 to ask what is in stock.
Buy from PlantoMart, Hyderabad
PlantoMart is a plant nursery marketplace and one-stop garden centre in Shaikpet, Hyderabad, about 5 minutes from Jubilee Hills and the Financial District. Our professional horticulturists can help you choose. Delivery across Hyderabad is free above ₹499, or WhatsApp us on 83318 01011 for bulk and wholesale orders.