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20 Indoor Flowering Plants for a Brighter Home All Year Round

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The Sill Anthuriums

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The Sill Anthuriums

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These heart-shaped blooms require medium to bright light and thrive in humid conditions, making them great indoor plants. They come in various shades: pink, lavender and white, and will grow two to three feet tall.

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JM BAMBOO Crown of Thorns

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JM BAMBOO Crown of Thorns

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Low maintenance and easily adaptable, the crown of thorns have small, colorful flowers that come in red, yellow, pink, salmon and white. Place them in or near a window so they’ll receive tons of light. And if you find yourself too busy to water them, don’t worry — they only need to be watered when the soil is completely dry.

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ProFlowers Amaryllis

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ProFlowers Amaryllis

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Due to their large trumpet-like blooms, amaryllis plants will enliven any part of your space. They’re cheerful, perfect for winter and grow in warm, sunny spots. Plus, their stalks can grow as high as 36 inches.

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Easy to Grow Oxalis

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Easy to Grow Oxalis

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Looking for a fun gift on St. Patrick’s Day? With their clover-like leaves, these shamrock plants should be on your list. They produce delicate white flowers but are also known for their purple foliage. Make sure to keep the soil evenly moist and leave them in medium to bright light.

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Urban Cottage and Co Clivia

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Urban Cottage and Co Clivia

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Although similar to the amaryllis, clivia plants have smaller trumpet-shaped blooms that retain their foliage all year round. In some cultures, they’re known as a symbol of happiness and abundance. Water them regularly in the summer but less in winter. Keep them out of direct sunlight.

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Plants.com Peace Lily

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Plants.com Peace Lily

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Symbolizing fresh life and rebirth, peace lilies are known for their spoon-shaped flowers and easy care. Keep them in low to moderate light and make sure they’re in moist soil. If you see them drooping, that’s a sign they need watering.

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1800 Flowers Cyclamen

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1800 Flowers Cyclamen

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Add a pop of color to those dreary winter days with a cyclamen plant in your home. They’re fun, flirty and great for a Valentine’s Day gift, especially for their heart-shaped leaves that resemble butterfly wings. They’ll need bright, indirect sunlight to grow until they become dormant in late spring.

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Mamas Home Garden Flowering Maple

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Mamas Home Garden Flowering Maple

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The red, yellow, pink or peach-colored blossoms of the flowering maple will make them standouts among your houseplants. They even dangle like festive lanterns. Grow them upright or in a hanging basket and keep them in intense sunlight with evenly moist soil.

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The Sill Bromeliad

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The Sill Bromeliad

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Part of the pineapple family, bromeliads have tropical foliage pretty enough for holiday decorating. The blooms can last up to six months with proper care: Provide indirect bright light, keep the plants moist and maintain humid air conditions.

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Via Citrus Calamondin Citrus Plant

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Via Citrus Calamondin Citrus Plant

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These fragrant plants require intense sunlight. They’ll bloom all year round and range from 15 to 22 inches tall. In late winter or spring, you’ll see white flowers and orange fruits that’ll last for months.

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Plants.com Gardenia Plant

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Plants.com Gardenia Plant

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Gardenias love the sun so keeping them in bright, direct sunlight is the best. Known to represent a secret message of love between couples, these plants thrive in 55 to 64 F indoors and require proper drainage and moist soil.

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ProFlowers Housewarming Meyer Lemon Tree

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ProFlowers Housewarming Meyer Lemon Tree

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If you want to keep your lemon tree indoors, place it on the window that receives the most sunlight or use grow lights (eight hours being the recommended time). If the soil feels dry, make sure to keep it watered once a week for even moisture. Regardless of the pot you choose for your citrus tree, make sure it has large drainage holes.

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California Tropicals Pink Polka Dot Plant

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California Tropicals Pink Polka Dot Plant

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These plants may not have flowers, but their leaves make up for it! Their polka-dot leaves vary in white, hot pink and pale pink shades. Stick to bright, indirect sunlight, especially since harsher sun rays can make their color fade.

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CTS Air Plants Christmas Cactus

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CTS Air Plants Christmas Cactus

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These popular plants bloom indoors during the winter and are perfect for gifting. Maintain their gorgeous appearance with a temperature of 65 degrees. When the buds start to form, use a high-potassium fertilizer every two weeks and repot them every year after flowering.

RELATED: How to Care for Your Christmas Cactus so It Will Bloom Indoors All Season

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Plants.

com Azalea Plant

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Plants.com Azalea Plant

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The azalea plant, part of the rhododendron family, originates from Japan. They have bell-shaped flowers and come in a range of vibrant colors. To make sure they stay beautiful (and grow as high as 16 inches), keep them in indirect sunlight and maintain moist soil.

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Plants.com Pink Calla Blooming Plant

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Plants.com Pink Calla Blooming Plant

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Part of the same family as peace lilies, calla lilies have thick broad leaves and sword-like foliage. Classic white is a favorite at weddings, but their blooms also come in dark maroon, yellow, orange, pink, rose and lavender. Make sure they are exposed to lots of natural sunlight and keep your potting mixture moist.

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1800 Flowers Orchid

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1800 Flowers Orchid

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Compared to some of the other indoor plant options, orchids are a bit harder to care for. They have a long-lasting, unique color and require minimal watering. Don’t put them in direct sunlight and keep them in warm, humid environments.

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Optiflora African Violet

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Optiflora African Violet

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These easy-to-grow plants are popular for their all-year-round blooms and fuzzy yet velvety leaves. Consider using a self-watering pot and keep them in warm spaces during the colder months. You’ll love using them as table centerpieces or decorative accents on shelves.

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Plants for Pets Kalanchoe Plant

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Plants for Pets Kalanchoe Plant

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The kalanchoe plant only blooms once a year, but the flowers remain for a few months. Since they’re succulent-like plants, they prefer bright light and minimal watering.

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Emerald Goddess Gardens Ixora

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Emerald Goddess Gardens Ixora

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The Ixora plant is known for its stunning red color that’s not only visually pleasing but hard to miss. Also called the “flame of the woods,” these glossy greens grow in clusters of pink, red, orange or yellow. Keep them in bright light and use well-drained soil to see them reach their fullest potential — with some growing as high as 10 feet tall.

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Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women’s Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master’s degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She’s also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work. 

10 pretty blooms to grow |

Energize and brighten your rooms with our favorite indoor flowering plants. Recognized for their beautiful blooms and easy-to-care for nature, they are a sure-fire way of adding life and beauty to your décor. 

From the elegant orchid and understated peace lily to bright and cheery stars such as kalanchoe, wax plant and the eternal flame plant, there is a raft of indoor plants to choose from that have subtle or showy blooms.

Master craftsman and product designer Tom Raffield says, ‘Spending more of our time inside, it’s incredibly important for our wellbeing to stay connected to the natural world that surrounds us. Nurturing nature indoors by adding flowering houseplants to our homes has a multitude of benefits: plants help to clean air, boost our mood, promote concentration and even improve memory. Houseplants add height, texture, color and interest to interiors, helping to crate a biophilic haven in which to spend our time.’

We’ve consulted green-fingered experts to find out their favorite flowering indoor plants, too, so you can share in the joy.

Best indoor flowering plants

Looking for flowering indoor plants that reward with mood boosting blooms? These favorites are a real hit with both us and the experts and set to charm you too. 

1. African Violet

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These are the indoor plants many of us remember from childhood and for good reason too. Enduringly popular and prolific flowerers, African violets have cheery five petalled open blooms in shades of purple, blue, pink, white and red. Set against dark, furry leaves they are pretty straightforward to care for, requiring a constant temperature of 65-75℉ (18-24℃) and at least 10 daily hours of sunlight to flower steadily.

Avoid watering the leaves as this can cause them to mark or rot and only water when the soil is completely dry. Feed with a specialist liquid plant food during the growth period – spring and summer.

2. Kalanchoe

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With blooms in almost every color of the rainbow, it’s no surprise that Kalanchoe are one of the most popular indoor flowering plants. These small pot beauties look fabulous lined up on a window sill or grouped together on a table top and are incredibly cheery. Most species can tolerate full sun and thanks to their beautiful, thick fleshy leaves that store water they generally need very little care. 

Choose from 125 species with single and double blooms and expect flowers to last around eight weeks.

3. Calathea or Eternal Flame plant

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A true showstopper and popular with the design-savvy, calatheas are known for their boldly patterned leaves in striking colors but do have spectacular flowers too. One popular variety ‘tassmania’ or Calathea ‘Eternal Flame’ teams deep purple foliage, flashed with green, along with bright orange flowers. Each bloom sits well above the foliage and can last up to 3 months. 

Hailing from tropical regions, these plants prefer stable temperatures above 59℉ (15℃) and a well-lit position out of direct sun. Keep them well watered – although not waterlogged – and in high humidity – either in a steamy wet room or kitchen or mist foliage regularly.

4. Anthurium or Flamingo Lily

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Easy to care for and wonderfully exotic, anthuriums have large showy blooms that last for weeks on end. Set against deep green glossy leaves, the flowers come in shades of red, pink, white flushed with lime. 

Eliza Blank of The Sill says,’ Each bloom can last up to eight weeks, and new ones will pop up often. These aren’t actual flowers, but modified waxy leaves known as spathes.’ 

Originally from the rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia, it’s no surprise that they thrive in warm, humid and light conditions. Temperatures between 59-68℉ (1520℃) are ideal. Mist regularly and only water when the top inch (2.5cm) of compost are dry. These plants are toxic if ingested, so not ideal for homes with young children or pets. 

5. Amaryllis

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Fancy an indoor flower that’s big and bold? Then try an amaryllis. Often regarded as one of the best Christmas plants and flowers, these large bulbs are hugely satisfying to grow and flower indoors through winter through to early spring. Anticipating the moment the flower bud finally unfurls is truly exciting and with blooms in every shade from pure white, blush pink, coral, scarlet to deep maroon, these plants are seriously addictive.

Plant expert Sarah Raven says, ‘I love amaryllis from South Africa and the incredibly fragrant tuberose, both wonderful growing and flowering inside. My favorite amaryllis is probably ‘Green Magic’ or the very rich crimson ‘Mandela’. Tuberrose are famously tricky, so they’re a plant I recommend buying already with buds about to burst open. They smell incredible!’

Plant the bulb in free draining potting compost with the top third of the bulb above the surface. Place the pot in bright, indirect light and water sparingly. Once the stem is 2 inches (5cm) water regularly. Stake the stem to support the top heavy flower.

6. Hoya carnosa or wax plant

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This climbing vine from South India has clusters of perfectly formed star shaped flowers and a delightful, sweet scent. Delicate and extremely long-lived this flowering indoor plant needs very little attention and looks stunning indoors in a hanging planter or trailing from a high shelf or mantelpiece. The deep green leaves have a smattering of silvery freckles and can reach up to 4 inches (10 cm) long.

Humidity lovers, try to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged – as this can cause root rot – and mist leaves regularly. A room temperature of above 50℉ (10℃) is a must, and fee with a liquid fertilizer during the growth period – spring and summer.

7. Streptocarpus

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From March to November, fill your home with the colorful blooms of streptocarpus. In an endless array of eye-catching shades – ranging from delicate rose, pale lemon to deepest violet – these easy-going indoor flowering plants put on a dramatic and long-lasting show. The flat, open flowers are perched on the slenderest of stems, high above green strappy leaves.

Grow them in a bright position, out of direct sunlight and keep them well watered. Regular dead heading and feeding with a potash rich liquid fertilizer will keep the plant flowering continually for nine months of the year.  

8. Phalaenopsis or moth orchid 

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‘Orchids are unusual and striking, low-maintenance houseplants that are available in a range of bright and exotic colors,’ says Scott Perkins, Houseplant Buyer at Hillier Nurseries. ‘The most popular orchids are Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis), as they require very little upkeep to still look stunning. Like most varieties of orchid, the blooms are not only vibrant but also monosymmetric, meaning they mirror either half of the flower itself. Orchids look elegant and glamorous and can add a pop of color to any room.’ 

Orchid care is surprisingly easy: during winter place these elegant plants on a south facing windowsill for some indirect sun but be sure to move them back to an east or west facing in spring to avoid them getting scorched. 

Scott continues, ‘Always water your moth orchid in the morning so that they can dry before the evening. They key to keeping moth orchids is not to over water. So once every week or two weeks in winter will allow them to thrive.’

9. Flowering bulbs

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Many flowering spring bulbs can be planted up to bring exquisite color and perfume into your home. 

Bulb triallist and grower Sarah Raven says, ‘I adore a tired wedding cake of Paper White narcissus or hyacinths, with a smaller pot, stacked on top of a larger one at the base, and then linked together with a nest of silver birch. The branches support the highly scented bulbs as they start to grow so they don’t flop and woven into patterns they look great.’ 

She also adds, ‘I also cover the indoor bulb compost with moss and/or dried leaves with great shapes (such as sweet chestnut or oak), creating a sort of mini-indoor landscape so that the bulbs look great straight away – even before the bulbs are in flower.’

10.  Aeschynanthus ‘Twister’ or lipstick plant

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Quirky, distinctive and above all fun – this plant will certainly grab people’s attention. With its incredible trails of curling green leaves tipped with tubular red flowers you can’t fail to notice this plant when it blooms in late summer.

Slow growing it will eventually grow upto 23inches (60cm) making it ideal for a hanging planter or high windowsill. It does prefer warm climes so keep the room temperature above 64℉ (18℃) and ideally between 70-80℉ (21-27℃). A steamy shower room or kitchen is ideal. Do avoid positioning in direct sun though as this can scorch the foliage.

Where to buy indoor flowering plants

You can buy indoor flowering plants at your local nursery; ask for guidance if you need help. Otherwise, shop online for the best places to buy plants. These include: Lowes Garden Center, Home Depot’s Garden Center and Burpee for the best buys. 

Will indoor flowering plants bloom all year round?

It depends on the plant, but most indoor plants are more likely to flower in spring and summer,’ says Richard Cheshire, Plant Doctor at Patch Plants. ‘This is simply because that’s when the weather is warmest and there’s lots of sunlight. However, if you can keep the conditions in your home consistently warm and bright, it’s not unusual to see plants flower outside the warmer months.’

Which houseplant flowers the longest?

This is hotly debated, and the two leading contenders have to be the anthurium or the calathea, with their flowers lasting for eight weeks and three months respectively. Both plants are pretty easy to care for and have attractive foliage too, for the rare times when they are not flowering.

Which indoor plants flower the most?

The most prolific and popular indoor flowering plants include: African violet; streptocarpus; phalaenopsis; kalanchoe; anthurium.

Which indoor flowers and plants are the most unpretentious – January 7, 2023

Some flowers do not really need watering, the main thing is to choose a suitable place for them

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no time to take care of them? Do not worry – these flowers are not afraid of either drought or darkness. Together with specialists from the Botanical Garden of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, our colleagues from E1.RU have compiled a rating of the 10 most indestructible indoor flowers.

Succulents are one of the most hardy and undemanding indoor plants. They have special fabrics to store water, and the leaves are covered with a coating that protects them from the scorching sun, protecting them from burns. The most popular succulents are scarlet, echeveria, crassula, money tree, spurge and, of course, cacti.

“They need moderate rare watering, especially in the autumn-winter period, top dressing in spring and summer no more than once a month,” explains Olga Pervushina, specialist of the Botanical Garden of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Succulents are an ideal choice for those who do not have time for indoor flowers

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It is called an indestructible plant, sansevieria grows from 20 to 120 cm in height. It has thick erect green leaves 8-10 cm wide. From March to May, sansevieria can bloom, it produces a peduncle with white or yellow flowers.

– It is very difficult to ruin this flower, it feels great both in the shade and in the sun, but it cannot be flooded. From watering to watering, the earth should dry out, especially in winter, says Olga Pervushina.

Sansevieria loves bright but indirect light

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A shade-tolerant plant that easily adapts to difficult lighting conditions. It grows both in the most shaded corners of the house, and under lamps. One of the most popular and unpretentious varieties of Silver Queen aglaonema. It grows from 30 to 150 cm in height. The leaves are about 15 cm long and 8 cm wide.

– She prefers very moderate watering and warmth, especially in autumn and winter, and also likes spraying. It is necessary to regularly remove dust from its leaves, fertilize a little in spring and summer, – says Olga Pervushina, adding that the plant can easily cope with dry air in our homes.

The birthplace of aglaonema is Southeast Asia

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The tree of happiness, the tree of love – this is the name of the dracaena, another very popular indoor plant. Dracaena fits perfectly into any interior and becomes a decoration in the room. The leaves of the plant are long and narrow, the ends are slightly bent down. Seeing dracaena bloom at home is quite problematic, because it rarely blooms buds.

– An unpretentious plant and does not take much time to care for. The main thing is to observe the water balance in winter, that is, do not flood the plant. Watering should be moderate, the topsoil must necessarily dry out. Excessive soil moisture leads to rotting of the root systems of the plant. They easily tolerate low light, – says Elena Varzakova, specialist of the Botanical Garden of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Dracaena will decorate any interior

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The money tree, or Zamioculcas zamielifolia, is a real find for those whose windows face north. It is loved by all flower growers, regardless of experience and preferences, because this flower survives almost everywhere. Within one year, 2-3 new leaves appear. Zamioculcas can bloom once every 1-2 years, in February.

– This plant tolerates even artificial lighting, easily tolerates low humidity. It has a powerful tuberous rhizome, so you need to be very careful with watering. Does not respond well to excessive soil moisture and stagnant water. After watering, it is imperative to drain the water from the pan, – Olga Pavrushina comments.

Zamioculcas is also called the money tree

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The flower is popularly called “women’s happiness”. This plant is highly valued for its ornamental appearance. Glossy green leaves form a chic shrub. The size of the leaves reaches 5 cm in length and about 7 cm in width. The plant itself grows from 20 to 30 cm. Wallis flowers are small. In the center of the inflorescence there is a yellow cob up to 3 cm long.

— The flower prefers moderate watering, likes top dressing and spraying. Quite shade-tolerant and with minimal effort blooms almost all year round, says Olga Pavrushina.

Spathiphyllum is called a woman’s happiness

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People call this plant “green lily”, “flying Dutchman”. It can often be found on the windowsill of apartments and offices. Under room conditions, the plant reaches a height of no more than 30-40 cm, the diameter of the bush is about the same. Narrow leaf plates 20–70 cm long. The color is striped and rich green.

– It withstands any containment conditions. Chlorophytum improves the quality of life in the apartment. Leaves have the ability to accumulate moisture, and then gradually release it into space, says Elena Varzakova.

The color of the flower is striped and rich green

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Pelargonium is a light-loving plant, with a lack of light, pelargonium leaves begin to turn yellow and fall off. A characteristic feature of pelargoniums is rapid growth, in just one year the plant can grow by 25–30 cm, reaching an average of 60–85 cm in height. The shape of the petals is rounded, heart-shaped, radial texture veins are clearly visible on the surface.

– Pelargonium loves fertile soil. Waterlogged soil has a bad effect on the plant, so it should be watered only when the topsoil dries out. Watering should be moderate. In winter, pelargonium rests, so you need to try to keep the pot with the plant in a cooler place, says Elena Varzakova.

Pelargonium does not like waterlogging

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The plant will become a highlight of any interior. The most common WhiteButterfly variety has large tuberous leaves with an expressive cobweb, light-colored veins. It breeds at any time of the year, grows rapidly and reaches 1.5 m in height.

– Syngonium is well rooted in water. If you plant several shoots at once in a pot, you can quickly get a lush beautiful plant. The syngonium can grow in pots or suspensions like an ampelous plant, or it can curl along a vertical support, clinging to its fur base with its roots. This plant grows quite quickly, so it loves abundant watering, regular top dressing and spraying,” Olga Pavrushina explained.

The syngonium has large leaves with an interesting pattern

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One of the most shade-tolerant plants. Perfectly cleans the room from harmful impurities. The leaves of the plant reach a height of 55–60 cm, and a width of 10–15 cm. It is quite difficult to see the aspidistra flower, flowering falls on the summer season and lasts only one day.

— Watering should be done in moderation. Water only when the topsoil dries out,” adds Elena Varzakova.

Leaves grow up to 60 cm

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Read also what flowers to choose for the bedroom if you want to get rid of sleep problems once and for all, and how to care for indoor plants so they don’t dry out.

Fertilizer for indoor plants and flowers

Indoor plants purify the air, create harmony and comfort in the room. You can see them not only in the apartment, but also in offices, educational institutions, shopping centers. Crassula, cacti, zamiokulkas, violets and orchids, palm trees and roses – everyone has different tastes. But no matter what flower you prefer, they all need careful care, which consists not only of timely transplantation and regular watering, but also of complete feeding. How, with what and why to fertilize flowers?

Do indoor plants need to be fertilized?

Novice flower growers mistakenly believe that it is enough to regularly water an indoor flower and move it to a larger pot in a timely manner. And this is a big misconception. Of course, if you use a specialized purchased soil saturated with useful substances during transplantation, the additives contained in it will last for a short time. But this is not enough. For everyone, the use of fertilizers in the garden, in the open field, is obvious. But at the same time, indoor plants need full feeding even more. After all, there is very little earth in a small pot, and the plant draws all the nutrients out of it quite quickly.

Fertilization scheme for each representative of the apartment flora is different. Some types of flowers are not recommended to be fed in winter, when they fall into the so-called hibernation. Others, on the contrary, can be fed year-round.

Fertilizer for indoor plants

Today there is no shortage of fertilizers. You can purchase organics, and mineral supplements, and complex compounds, growth stimulants, and much more.

Each type of indoor plant has its own fertilizer. Thus, flowering plants require a completely different type of nutrients than those that practically do not bloom, but delight the eye with lush greenery. Flowering plants need, first of all, magnesium and potassium.

These substances contribute to better budding and abundant flowering. And flowers with an abundant ground part need nitrogen supplements. Cacti, succulents, bulbous and tuber crops absorb mineral fertilizers better than organic ones. Representatives of the Sagovnikov family – on the contrary. Cacti and ornamental leafy species need phosphorus the most.

Feeding indoor plants: general rules and recommendations

When feeding indoor plants, follow these rules:

  • It is undesirable to fertilize immediately after transplanting – it must be kept for about 1.5–2 months.
  • As a rule, subcortex flowers are not needed in winter. Supplementation stimulates growth and disrupts natural development processes. Starting spring top dressing begins from the end of February.
  • Any drug is applied in strict accordance with the instructions. All sorts of experiments and overdoses are unacceptable here.
  • Diseased and infected plants should not be kept near healthy specimens, as this can lead to infection of all flowers.
  • Do not spray during periods of high sun activity. This can burn the plant. As a rule, liquid fertilizer is sprayed on flowers in the early morning or evening.
  • Root dressings are applied to pre-moistened soil, evenly, not under the root, but around the container.

Houseplant Fertilizer

The modern market offers a huge variety of fertilizers. At the same time, many do not even suspect that very effective dressings can be obtained from improvised means, from those that are usually thrown into the trash can: egg shells, tea leaves, coffee grounds, banana peels, etc.

Egg shells

Do not rush to throw the shells from under the eggs into the trash can. Rich in calcium, phosphorus and protein, it will serve as an excellent fertilizer.

Remove the protein film from the shell, dry it for several days, then grind it into a powder. It can be used in several ways:

  • mix with the soil;
  • as a drainage layer;
  • prepare tincture: pour 1 tbsp. powder 1 l of water (t 40 ° C) and insist for 2 weeks, stirring regularly; you need to water the flowers with the prepared infusion once a month.

Sugar

Sugar is one of the most effective flower nutrients. The glucose contained in it is a source of energy not only for the human body, but also for plants. Receiving glucose, they begin to actively absorb nutrients, grow, breathe, literally come to life before our eyes!

But at the same time, the plant needs a sufficient amount of CO2. Without carbon dioxide, the opposite effect occurs: sugar creates a favorable environment for the development of mold and fungi. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to use special preparations containing effective microorganisms (EM preparations) when feeding with sugar.

There are 2 ways to use sugar as a fertilizer:

  • Sprinkle the soil with sugar, then water it – in this case the sugar dissolves gradually;
  • 1 st. l. Dilute sugar in 0.5 liters of water and apply for irrigation.

The frequency of applying such top dressing is not more than 1 time per month.

Banana Peel

Banana peel contains many plant-friendly vitamins, so don’t rush to throw it in the trash after you’ve eaten the fruit.

To make a fertilizer, fill the jar 1/3 full with peels and fill them to the top with water, leave for a while to ferment the mixture. After the mixture has fermented, dilute it by 50% with water and apply to the root dressings of your apartment flowers.

Coffee grounds

Modern youth prefer natural coffee more than low-alcohol drinks, which is good news. It is enough to look around to understand how fashionable this drink is: coffee is drunk in coffee houses, glasses with this magical drink are in the hands of almost all those walking in the park. Coffee breaks during business events, conferences and seminars have become a good tradition. Without a cup of delicious and fragrant coffee, we cannot imagine working in the office. And many people like this drink so much that they do not forget to drink it at home. In a coffee machine, coffee maker or Turk – as you like!

For use as top dressing, the type of coffee does not matter, coffee grounds, coffee machine tablets, arabica coffee, and robusta will do – mix the rest of the coffee with the soil. Just like a cup of invigorating aromatic coffee in the morning makes us wake up, activates brain activity, the fertilizer in question works on a similar principle for flowers: it activates the work of beneficial microorganisms, makes the soil airy, the roots begin to receive more oxygen. But, again, by analogy with the human body, indoor plants cannot receive coffee fertilizer uncontrollably. After all, coffee grounds acidify the soil. This is not always necessary. In moderation, the fertilizer in question is useful for azaleas, lilies, gladioli and roses, evergreens and conifers.

Tea infusion

Suitable for all flowers and plants. At the same time, pouring tea leaves directly into the pots is not recommended, as it attracts flies and midges.

There are several applications.

  1. As a drain. Use tea bags from which the threads and paper stickers have been previously removed. Tea bags are laid out on the bottom of the flower pot before planting.
  2. Preparation of a special infusion for watering. 10 st. l. tea leaves are poured into 1 liter of warm water and infused for 3-5 hours, after which they are filtered and used as a liquid for irrigation.

Mandarin and orange peels

Citrus peels are dried and stored in a jar. When about 1/3 has accumulated, the jar is filled to the top with boiling water and allowed to brew for a day. After that, the infusion is filtered, diluted by 1/3 with clean water and used to water the flowers.

Wood ash

The ash contains P, Ca, Zn, Mg and other trace elements, and in the form that is best perceived by plants. The easiest way to use this top dressing is to mix it into the soil before planting. As a result, the earth turns out to be more loose and nutritious, all pests are destroyed, the soil is disinfected.

Liquid fertilizer for indoor plants and flowers can also be made from ashes: 1 tbsp. l. ash is diluted in 1 liter of water. It is useful to spray the ground part of the plant with such a solution if it begins to weaken and hurt.

Yeast

Yeast – growth activator. They activate the microorganisms in the soil, produce the growth and development of the plant. To get top dressing, 10 grams of yeast and Art. l. sugar is diluted in 1 liter of warm water.

Onion peel

Onion husk

Onion husk stimulates growth and active development, improves immunity, protects against pests and, importantly, is suitable for all types of indoor plants.

Onion peel can be used in several ways:

  • mix with the soil when planting;
  • prepare a decoction: 25 gr. husks pour 1 liter of warm water, put on fire and cook for 8-10 minutes over low heat, leave for 120 minutes, strain and apply for spraying and watering.

Succinic acid

HOOC-CH₂-CH₂-COOH has a large amount of useful substances. It has been proven effective for both humans and plants. It cleanses the soil of toxins, salts and harmful substances, improves its composition, and helps to increase the content of the “green molecule” in leaves and stems. This is an “ambulance” for a plant that has undergone stress after a transplant or due to a change in environmental conditions.

Dilute 1 tablet of carboxylic acid in 1 liter of water. Use the prepared solution for watering or spraying on the leaves of the plant, but not more than 1 time in 30 days.

Universal concentrates from TM “Nakhodka”

A huge selection of fertilizers for flowers is produced under the TM “Nakhodka”. This is a completely ecological product, close to the natural composition of the soil, based on peat. The humic acids contained in its composition contribute to the gentle restoration of the soil in the pot, increase the immunity of flowers, promote the development of green mass, and catalyze the onset of budding. Flowering with Nakhodka fertilizer is more lush and long-lasting.

In addition to humic acids, it contains all the minerals and trace elements necessary for the plant:

  • 0.7 g/l of nitrogen;
  • 0.5 g/l potassium;
  • 0.1 g/l phosphorus;
  • manganese, zinc, copper, boron and iron.

The manufacturer produces both universal options suitable for all types of garden and indoor plants, as well as highly specialized products aimed at the needs of a particular variety:

  • for begonias, geraniums, gloxinias ;
  • for violets and saintpaulias;
  • for ficus ;
  • for bonsai ;
  • for cacti and succulents;
  • for billbergia, bromeliads, gusmania ;
  • for palms, lianas and climbing houseplants;
  • for conifers;
  • for roses;
  • for orchids.

Universal fertilizers are produced in the form of a paste, which is diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 1000. Several packaging options are available to the buyer:

sachet 20 grams;

doypack 0.25 kg;

0.75 kg tin.

Buy fertilizer for flowers in a package of 20 grams, as a rule, is preferred by those who have never used Nakhodka TM products before and decided to try it, as well as if there are only a few units of indoor plants in an apartment or house and the need to purchase a large there is no packaging.

Concentrated paste diluted 1:1000. And even from such a small bag of 20 grams you get 20 liters of finished fertilizer!

The prepared solution is administered through foliar feeding and root watering. The frequency of feeding depends on the variety. For example, violets are best fed from spring to autumn: 2 times in March and 3 times a month from April to October, and bonsai are fed all year round: twice a month in spring and summer, 1 time per month from September to February.