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sagarukin asked in EnvironmentGreen Living · 1 decade ago

Which plants to grow?

Which plants we should grow in the surrounding area near office, inside industry or near house so that we can reduce cooling needs and save energy and environment?

I am living in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. At present I am asking for Andhra Pradesh, India.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You should plant big trees outside your office...and your house...like Neem, Mango, Peepal (the trees should be a bit far from the building...mostly trees that give lot of shade, those that are part of the local bio-diversity...

    These will give lots of cool air. Also you can grow creeper vegetables like pumpkin, bottlegourd etc..on the ground .and take the creeper over the terrace...these creepers will keep your place cool...

    Inside Industry - I don't know...

    But generally you should have good ventilation, so you donot have to use lights in the day time...use Khus tattis in the windows, and spray water on them so that you get cool air...

  • 1 decade ago

    If you want shade, the best way to go is to plant some maple trees as they give the best shade when in summer and lets the sunlight thru in winter. however i am not entirely sure whether it would suit in india.

    Deciduous trees that loses their leaves each year offer one of the best ways to cut home cooling costs. When selectively placed around a house, they provide excellent protection from summer sun by shading roof, walls and windows. A mature well-placed deciduous shade tree can reduce cooling costs 20 to 40 percent. After the leaves drop in autumn, deciduous trees permit winter sunlight to reach and warm the house.

    Native trees that can grow with the least care needed would do best!

    if you need something quick (as trees take a while to grow) vines around the windowsill would do quite nicely. hanging shrub plants or pots plants are aso ideal around outer side of the window.

    good luck :)

  • 1 decade ago

    Neem, Peepal and Banyan trees.but these trees are huge and occupy lot of space.

    Gulmohar trees are attractive. They have flaming red flowers which add colour to the vicinity.They are of moderate stature and grow easily.

    Ashok trees. They don't occupy lot of space and can be trimmed according to your requirement.

    Champa trees. They are tenacious. Don't need lot of water. they have either cream or pink coloured fragrant flowers.Initially they look like bushes, which gradually become delicate small trees.

  • 1 decade ago

    Ask the locals and observe the plants that grow best to provide the best shade. Watch the animals as they know more than humans how to stay cool in their environment. Check the plants do not grow too vigorously to destroy your house or invade it with their tendrils.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Neem trees

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Namaskarandi

    Bagaunnara ?

    NEEM TREE/COCONUT TREE for House and Farm.

    ASHOK TREE/X-MAS TREE for OFFICE.

    All most all trees are good for Office/Hous. But it depends upon the LAND-SOIL-WATER- AIR.

    MAPLE TREE NOT GROWN IN VISAKHAPATNAM.

    COCONUT TREE NOT GROWN IN CANADA.

    Please send one e.mail.

    subbunaicker@yahoo.co.in

    s.s.subbu ( Naidu) settled in Baroda-Gujarat

    Source(s): from my experience
  • 1 decade ago

    Mainly coconut trees should b grown.U can also grow neem,peepal,blackberry,baniyan trees.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    neem and banian trees if it is developing are

    if it is a developed area then you can plant neem that gives you cool air and you can also plant mango trees but maintainance of mango trees is very very important

  • 1 decade ago

    coconut trees or trees which live long

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    we can grow coconuts,bushes of rose etc

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