With the acceleration of the pace of city life, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the arrangement of their home environment, and balcony potted plants, as a kind of decoration that is both beautiful and practical, are increasingly popular. What flowers should you grow in your balcony pot? This article will introduce several types of plants suitable for planting on balconies to help you create a warm balcony space.
Choosing balcony potted plants1. Balcony size: When choosing balcony potted plants, you should first consider the size of your balcony. Small balconies are suitable for planting small potted plants such as succulents and mini foliage plants; larger balconies can accommodate larger potted plants such as epiphyllum and hanging orchids.
2. Lighting conditions: Understand the lighting conditions of the balcony and choose plants that meet the lighting requirements, such as sun-loving plants for balconies with plenty of sunlight, like sunflowers and lavender; for balconies with insufficient light, you can choose shade-tolerant plants such as hanging orchids and epiphyllum.
3. Maintenance difficulty: Choose plants that suit your personal time and energy for maintenance, such as sun-loving and drought-tolerant plants which are relatively easy to care for, while shade-loving and attention-demanding plants are relatively more complex.
Suitable flowers for balcony potted plants1. Succulents: Succulents are a popular choice for balcony potted plants because of their unique shapes and low maintenance requirements, such as the Crassula family's succulents like Sedum and Echeveria, which are vigorous and adaptable, suitable for placement on balconies.
2. Hanging orchids: Hanging orchids are a common foliage plant with fast growth and lush foliage, which can purify the air. They prefer shade and are suitable for balconies with insufficient light.
3. Epiphyllum: Epiphyllum is a common foliage plant that grows rapidly with lush foliage and has a good air purification effect. It prefers shade and is suitable for planting on balconies with insufficient light.
4. Balcony roses: Balcony roses are a type of flower suitable for planting on balconies, with a long blooming period and a variety of colors. They love the sun and are suitable for balconies with plenty of light.
5. Delphinium: Delphinium is a beautiful flowering plant with a long blooming period and bright colors. It prefers shade and is suitable for planting on balconies with insufficient light.
The choice of balcony potted plants should comprehensively consider factors such as the size of the balcony space, lighting conditions, and maintenance difficulty. The flowers introduced above are all plants with high ornamental and practical value. I hope they are helpful for your choice of balcony potted plants. While enjoying the beautiful time brought by balcony potted plants, we also add a touch of green to our lives.