With the improvement of living quality, more and more people are starting to grow green plants at home, which can not only beautify the living environment but also purify the air. Not all potted plants are suitable for planting on balconies. The following are some potted plants not recommended for balconies. Let's take a look together.
Shade-loving plants1. Epipremnum aureum
Epipremnum aureum is a common indoor plant that is loved by many for its strong vitality. It is not suitable for planting on balconies. Epipremnum aureum prefers a dark and humid environment. Direct sunlight can cause the leaves to turn yellow and even die.
2. Nephrolepis cordifolia
Nephrolepis cordifolia is also a shade-loving plant, suitable for growing in an indoor scattered light environment. Direct sunlight on the balcony can cause damage to it, leading to yellowing and wilting of the leaves.
Plants with high water requirements1. Orchid
Orchids require a lot of water and need to keep the soil moist. The water evaporation rate on balconies is relatively fast, which can easily lead to root rot in orchids.
2. Calathea
Calathea also requires a lot of water and needs to be watered frequently. The dry environment on the balcony can easily cause the leaves of Calathea to wilt.
Non-cold-tolerant plants1. Viola
Viola is a beautiful flower but has poor cold tolerance. In cold winters, the low temperature environment on the balcony can cause damage to Viola.
2. Lily
Lilies also have poor cold tolerance and are not suitable for planting on balconies. In cold winters, lilies are prone to frost damage.
Plants with high light requirements1. Sunflower
Sunflowers require plenty of sunlight to grow, and the lighting conditions on balconies may not meet their needs.
2. Perilla
Perilla has high light requirements and needs sufficient sunlight. Planting perilla on the balcony may result in poor growth due to insufficient light.
Plants with high soil requirements1. Calathea
Calathea has high soil requirements and needs loose and fertile soil. The soil conditions on the balcony may not meet its needs.
2. Orchid
Orchids also have high soil requirements and need soil that is well-ventilated and has good drainage. The soil conditions on the balcony may not meet the needs of orchids.
When planting potted plants on the balcony, we need to choose suitable varieties based on the plant's growth habits. The above-mentioned potted plants not recommended for balconies may be affected by factors such as light, water, and soil, which can affect their growth. When choosing plants for the balcony, we must fully consider these factors, choose plants suitable for growing on balconies, and make our balconies more beautiful and livable.