Types of indoor flowers that bloom all year round
Among unpretentious plants, you can find many options for growing.
Some of the easy care indoor flowers are:
- geranium (pelargonium).
- begonia;
- balsam;
- fuchsia;
- abutilone;
- spathiphyllum;
- hibiscus;
- anthurium;
- clivia.
These flowers can be purchased at any flower shop. They are quite unpretentious and can forgive their owner many mistakes. The beauty and duration of flowering depend on proper care. When choosing a flower, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- how much he loves light, heat and moisture;
- are there any differences in caring for him in winter and summer;
- how to transplant a plant;
- what soil is best for a particular flower.
Geranium (pelargonium)
Pelargonium is one of the most popular and common indoor plants. There are many varieties of pelargonium that differ in color and smell. The name pelargonium is used for an indoor flower, which is also called geranium. Its fragrant leaves have antiseptic properties and it can purify the air.
One of the important points in the care of pelargonium is proper lighting. She loves bright sunlight, so she should be placed in a bright place. Water the plant sparingly to avoid root rot. In summer, watering should be plentiful, but not too frequent, and in winter, pelargonium prefers dry content.
If you properly care for pelargonium, it will delight in flowering almost all year round (with the exception of December-January). The plant can grow strongly, so it is necessary to trim and pinch to form a beautiful crown. But it should be remembered that frequent pruning can harm the plant.
For propagation of pelargonium, cuttings are most often used. To do this, cut off the apical shoot and root it. Young pelargonium must be transplanted every year in the spring, before intensive growth begins. The best soil for pelargonium is a mixture of turf, humus, leafy soil and sand. The size of the pot also plays an important role and should not be too large to avoid excessive leaf development and lack of flowering. By choosing the right variety, you can decorate your interior and enjoy beautiful flowers all year round.
Begonia
This is a well-known unpretentious plant that can delight with its flowering for a long time. It blooms so profusely that it does not need breaks. Begonia is photophilous and does not require special conditions, soil and temperature conditions. In the summer it can be moved to the balcony.
Begonias are easy to propagate – just cut off a cutting and place it in water. After a few days, the cutting will have roots, and it can be planted in a pot. A begonia bush can be made even thicker by cutting it off.
Balsam
The people often call balsam “light” because of the bright and large flowers with long “spurs”. It can bloom all year round and delight with its flowers for several months. Unpretentious in care, balsam prefers bright but diluted light and regular watering, especially in hot weather. It can grow in both south and north windows, but needs protection from direct sunlight.
Balsam is easily propagated by cuttings that can be planted in a solution or substrate. He prefers light, nutritious soil, consisting of humus, leafy soil and sand. It is best to repot young plants every year to maintain abundant blooms. Do not put balsam too close to other plants to avoid problems with a lack of light.
Fuchsia
This is a great choice for rooms with artificial lighting. It blooms profusely from early spring to late autumn and can be taken out to the balcony or garden during this period. To prolong flowering, wilted flowers should be cut off and the plant fertilized. In winter, the plant needs to be watered less often, and in summer – more often and more abundantly.
During hibernation, fuchsia sheds leaves and rests, which is very important for its health and flowering in the next season. During the flowering period, plant pots should not be moved, as this can lead to dropping of the buds.
Fuchsia can be propagated using mature leaves with petioles, which, with proper care, will germinate into an adult plant. The best soil for fuchsia is a mixture of leafy soil, black soil, peat and sand, where the sand should be half as much as the rest of the components.
Abutilon
Indoor mapleIndoor maple, also known as abutilon, is one of the most hardy houseplants. It does not require special care, but, like any plant, it needs regular watering and sufficient lighting. To ensure persistent and long flowering, abutilon can be fed with potassium nitrate and superphosphate.
In the spring, it is useful for him to carry out a strong pruning of shoots by one third or even half. Abutilon propagates easily by cuttings in spring or summer. The best soil for it is a mixture of soddy soil, humus and leafy soil with a little sand.
Spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum profusely flowering, or flagolist, attracts attention not only for its ease of care, but also for its unusual snow-white flowers with a delicate aroma. These flowers also look great in bouquets and decorations. Spathiphyllum is thermophilic (the optimum temperature for it is 25-27 degrees), but demanding on air humidity (85-90%) and the absence of direct sunlight.
The plant does not tolerate waterlogging or overdrying of the soil. At the same time, if the conditions for it are not quite suitable, the spathiphyllum may continue to grow, but it is worse to bloom. Spathiphyllum is propagated by dividing the bush into 2-3 parts, each of which must have roots. Young plants are best planted in small pots filled with a mixture of peat, humus, leafy soil and sand in equal parts, and add charcoal, tree bark and crushed brick to the soil.
For better flowering, spathiphyllum should maintain an optimal level of air humidity, regularly remove wilted flowers, and also use special fertilizers for indoor plants.
Hibiscus or Chinese rose
Hibiscus is an evergreen, unpretentious shrub that can reach a height of up to two meters at room conditions. It impresses with its large flowers that bloom from early spring to late autumn and can be red, white or pink. Hibiscus loves bright sunlight, and in the summer it needs abundant watering and top dressing. In winter, it should be kept at a temperature not exceeding 17 degrees.
Growing hibiscus is a simple task. It is propagated by cuttings, which easily give roots in water or sand. He is also not picky about the soil, but prefers a mixture of soddy soil, humus and peat with the addition of a small amount of sand. Young plants are transplanted annually, and more mature plants after a few years, depending on the size of the pot and the nutritional value of the soil. A hibiscus bush can be shaped by cutting it back in the spring to encourage the growth of new shoots that will produce more flowers.
Anthurium
There are many types of anthuriums, which are divided into two groups: flowering and decorative leafy. When choosing a plant, you should pay attention to this in order to get the desired effect. Anthuriums attract attention with their bright red, pink, crimson or sparse white veil that surrounds the center of the plant. This is their main decoration. Anthurium loves bright light, but direct sunlight should be avoided.
The optimum temperature for it is not lower than +18 degrees, and the humidity of the air should be high. Watering should be done regularly, avoiding waterlogging of the soil. Anthuriums also love spraying. Reproduction of anthuriums is possible both by cuttings and by separation of lateral shoots with roots. The soil for anthuriums should be well-drained and consist of leafy, peaty and coniferous soil, with the addition of a small amount of sand and charcoal.
Clivia
A beautiful plant in its native habitat can grow up to 50 cm in height. She likes places with shadowy light and does not tolerate bright direct sunlight. In addition, clivia prefers moderate watering and air with high humidity.
In order for the clivia to bloom profusely, it is necessary to regularly feed it with fertilizers, and also monitor the temperature in the room where it grows – the optimal temperature range for clivia is from +16 to +22 degrees Celsius. Reproduction of clivia occurs through root suckers that appear near an adult plant. The offspring must be carefully separated from the parent plant and planted in soil from a mixture of charcoal, sand and leafy soil.
