6 Exotic Fruits You Can Grow in a Balcony Garden

Apr 28, 2025, 07:23 IST
Wion Web Desk

Introduction

Growing exotic fruits on a balcony garden can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to enjoy unique flavors and vibrant colors.

Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis)

This tropical vine produces round or oval fruits with a tough outer rind and a juicy, aromatic interior filled with seeds.

Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Pineapples are unique in that they can be grown from the crown of a store-bought fruit. They have a sweet, tangy flavor and a spiky appearance.

Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)

This striking fruit comes from a cactus and has a vibrant pink or yellow skin with white or red flesh speckled with tiny black seeds.

Kumquat (Fortunella spp.)

Kumquats are small citrus fruits that can be eaten whole, skin and all. They have a sweet skin and tart flesh.

Fig (Ficus carica)

Figs are sweet, soft fruits that can be eaten fresh or dried. They have a unique flavor and are rich in nutrients.

Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola)

Starfruit has a distinctive star shape when sliced and offers a sweet-tart flavor. It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.