Some 300 cacti and succulents currently form the bulk of Affendi's plant collection on his balcony. Photos: Affendi Isa
On a balcony situated almost 20 floors above ground, Affendi Isa has a colourful collection of cacti, succulents and more than a hundred leafy plants on display.
He has lost count of how many succulent species he owns, and is quickly running out of space for them.
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Gallery: Plant parent paradise
Some 300 cacti and succulents currently form the bulk of Affendi's plant collection on his balcony. Photos: Affendi Isa
A look at part of Zek's balcony garden in its early days. To create more space in this small area, he uses racks and hanging poles for his pots.
Zek has moved some of his plants indoors, carefully selecting them based on their light requirements.
Zek may not have a big balcony, but that has not stopped him from welcoming plants with big leaves into his collection.
“I enjoy being a plant parent and my plants provide me with positive energy, which is healing for the soul, ” says Zek.
Hanging planters, shelves and racks are used to create more usable space on the balcony.
Despite living in a high-rise residence, Zek has found ways to inject a whole lot of green into his home. Photos: Zek Jas
A cosy corner in Affendi's balcony garden.
Affendi makes use of hanging planters, shelves and racks to create ample space on his balcony for his collection of plants.
Affendi cultivates a love for plants and gardening in his children by involving them in his gardening activities.
Affendi started adding leafy plants to his balcony garden during the first movement control order last March.
Affendi’s son Iyyad, 12, and his other children have also grown to love plants and help him take care of them when he is not around.
Zek has a dozen varieties of ferns in his garden, including this peacock fern.
One of Zek's leafy plants, the anthurium crystallinum 'dark form', has silver veins that contrast with its dark green, velvety leaves.
