Each owner who decides to have indoor plants in his house has his own goals. Someone wants to make a particular room more attractive, while someone wants to maintain cleaner air in their home. There are many for whom houseplants are like little children, whom they so like to take care of and look after.
However, for those who are not yet completely familiar with indoor plants, it will not hurt to get to know them better. All indoor flowers can be presented in the form of several groups:
- Decorative flowering;
- Decorative deciduous;
- Succulent.
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Decorative flowering indoor plants
This group is the most numerous of all represented. They attract attention by the color of the flowers, the duration of flowering and life.
Indoor flowers are quite popular in the group of ornamental indoor plants, grown in flowerpots, which are used by many as bouquets. The most famous among them are primroses. However, they do not please the owner for long because of their fragility. Therefore, they quickly fade, after which they go into a state of rest. However, if properly cared for, then their root system can remain active further, and in the fall they can be transplanted into open ground.
- Hyacinth. This plant is liked by many growers for its flowering duration, which lasts several weeks. It grows best where it can be provided with sunlight, moderate watering and coolness. You should also take into account that hyacinth gives off a persistent odor that can be bad for some people.
- Crocus. These primroses stand out for their rich palette, but they are very capricious, therefore, in addition to frequent watering, they need additional lighting and feeding.
- Primrose. This plant can compete on equal terms with the queen of flowers - the rose in a variety of colors and saturation. Many growers often include it in their green corner, knowing how easy it is to care for and how beautiful it can be during flowering.
- Chrysanthemums. It is not so difficult to grow autumn chrysanthemums at home. This task is simplified by the fact that in stores you can buy seeds of a wide variety of undersized varieties. The plant is compact in size, so it can decorate any windowsill. For many gardeners, this flower is one of their favorites due to a variety of colors, as well as ease of care. Many flower lovers note the versatility of this plant, so in the summer the flower pot can be kept on the balcony or terrace. If the gardener is familiar with the tricks of growing chrysanthemums, then this flower can bloom from mid-summer.
Indoor plants available today for growing at home can be presented in the form of two main groups, which differ from each other in terms of flowering.The largest representation in them are plants, in which flowers open in the summer. Therefore, if you add to your green corner a couple of flowerpots where winter flowering plants grow, then you can enjoy the greenery at any time of the year.
However, such a variety of flora representatives forces the owner to be very attentive to each plant. At the same time, it is important to remember that the flower arrangements are as harmonious as possible. They must provide each other with comfortable conditions for development, as well as present the same requirements for temperature conditions, irrigation and lighting.
Sun-loving flowering indoor plants
These flowers, when provided with sufficient lighting, can also to please the gardener with your buds.
Hippeastrum. This representative of bulbous is a perennial plant that has managed to gain high popularity among flower growers due to its unusual flower design.- Saintpaulia The violet is known as a whimsical plant that requires careful care. However, despite this, it is still a popular indoor flower.
- Indoor geranium This flower tolerates direct sunlight well. However, she will not be able to stay in such conditions for too long. Lack of lighting adversely affects the state of pelargonium. In this case, her leaves begin to fall off, over time, the stem is exposed. The flower represents interests due to the fact that it has healing properties.
- Orchid. This flower grows well at home only when the optimal temperature regime is created for it and regular watering is carried out. It is advisable for a novice florist to acquire the first experience of growing indoor plants from simpler varieties. If the planting was successful and in the future optimal conditions for growth and flowering will be created for the orchid, then it will be able to delight the owner with its beauty for many years.
- Clivia. It is best to grow it in an apartment where there is diffused lighting. When there is too much light or, on the contrary, not enough light, this does not benefit the flower. As for other conditions, there are no special recommendations regarding them. Clivia does well in a room where there is a lack of moisture in the soil and air.
Decorative deciduous indoor plants
This group is quite numerous, and it includes not only non-flowering plants. In addition to them, it is customary to include plants that have not very attractive flowers... One of these is begonia, which today provides decorative flowering and decorative deciduous varieties.
The uniqueness of ornamental deciduous plants is given by the fact that during the dormant period the plant does not differ in its attractive appearance. And even if the plant does not bloom in winter, this does not mean that it can do without proper care at this time of year. Among the plants, there are those that are very demanding for different growing conditions.
Depending on the appearance, plants of this type can be presented in the form of the following groups.
Climbing
A prominent representative of this group is tradescantia... The homeland of a flower that does not create hassle in care and multiplies easily is the rainforests of America. One of the features of Tradescantia is that it grows rapidly in size. Therefore, it is not surprising that it has found wide application for decorative purposes for decorating walls and window openings. The plant looks most impressive in winter gardens and greenhouses, where it is able to very quickly decorate the earth with a beautiful carpet formed from bright shiny leaves.
Straight growing
This group of plants is also not ignored by flower growers, who attract them with their original appearance.
Poinsettia
Experienced growers know this flower as the "Christmas Star". It can be explained by amazing bracts, which are very similar in appearance to stars. The main reason for the name is that this plant blooms on Christmas Eve. However, in order for the plant to show all its beauty on this day, certain rules for caring for it must be observed. To do this, care should be taken to ensure that he is provided with a long daylight hours and regular watering.
Croton
This representative of the euphorbia stands out not only for its spectacular appearance. Another feature is white juice, which appears at the slightest damage. Indoor specimens are rarely higher than 3 meters. Against their background, wild species, which can reach large sizes, look more impressive. Although over time, the leaves of the plant acquire a different shade, this does not prevent them from remaining beautiful. Croton feels best in a room where good lighting and a comfortable thermal regime are provided.
Bauer's begonia (brindle)
This type of begonia is not much like the original, since it has no decorative value. When the time comes for flowering, the flower stalks must be cut off, otherwise the plant will waste its vitality. During the life cycle, Bauer's begonia grows rather quickly, and transplants have to be carried out frequently. If desired, you can accelerate the growth of the aerial part, for which it is necessary to select slightly cramped containers for the roots.
Succulent indoor plants
This group of indoor flowers is also quite numerous and includes, in addition to unknown to novice growers, many traditional species.
Aloe
This plant is valued not only for its decorative properties, but also for its ability to heal many diseases. Of greatest interest are the leaves and juice, which have been used in folk medicine, hematology, cosmetology, and the treatment of colds. There are no special requirements for the growing conditions of this plant.
Fat woman
Under natural conditions, the plant grows in South Africa and Madagascar. Among them, there are often specimens that in the wild can grow up to several meters in height. However, before deciding to grow a fat woman in the house, it is necessary to take into account that arsenic is present in the leaves of this plant. This can be unsafe for those flower growers who keep pets in the house.
Kalanchoe
This flower is known as a home doctor. It is appreciated by experts for the properties of biogenic stimulants. Kalanchoe leaves and juice are very valuable, with which you can heal wounds, stop blood, and also fight infections. In addition to the above advantages, Kalanchoe is attractive and unpretentious in care.
Conclusion
The modern variety of indoor plants can amaze any novice florist. Therefore, for them, the task of choosing an indoor flower is especially difficult. However, even here you can give quite effective recommendations. You should not take up the cultivation of complex plants because of little experience. It is better to choose well-known varieties for yourself, about which you have accumulated a lot of experience in growing at home. Then they will not only not cause trouble, but will also help to acquire the necessary knowledge in order to start breeding rare indoor plants after a while.
