Water lilies

Viji Abi, a passionate gardener from Thrissur, Kerala, grows a variety of water lilies, earning over Rs 1 lakh monthly.

Raja Chadha, an inspection engineer and home gardener from Gujarat, grows over 200 varieties of aquatic plants such as lilies, water cabbages, lucky bamboos and more on his terrace as a way to beat the harsh summer heat.

Somnath Pal from Mumbai grows over 200 varieties of water lilies, 80 varieties of lotuses, and 15 varieties of other water plants. The lilies are priced anywhere between Rs 1,000 to Rs 45,000. He shares a few tips on how you too can become a water lily farmer.