4 Types of Flowers Suitable for Home Cultivation
The editor introduces you to the related experience of planting 4 types of flowers suitable for home cultivation, and will share more information with everyone next.
The biggest worry about growing flowers at home is that the potted plants may get sick or infested with pests. After all, frequently spraying insecticides indoors feels a bit unhealthy. Today, I recommend to新手 flower enthusiasts who cultivate flowers on their balcony that these 4 types of flowers not only bloom beautifully but also are not prone to sickness or pests, making them very low-maintenance.
1. Geranium
Many people call geraniums "stinky begonia" because its leaves have an unpleasant smell. This smell is not appealing, and as a result, some insects do not like geraniums. Therefore, there's no need to worry about pests when growing geraniums.
Geraniums are not only pest and disease-free but also drought-resistant and easy to care for. Moreover, there are many varieties of geraniums with a rich range of colors. For balcony cultivation, it is recommended to choose upright and hanging varieties, which will bloom for a longer period. Large-flowered geraniums, on the other hand, often require low-temperature vernalization to bloom, meaning they only bloom during the Spring Festival. They produce many beautiful flowers and are worth having.
2. Catharanthus
Catharanthus is also known as "daily spring" because it blooms so profusely that it can flower all year round in warm regions. It is very suitable for pot cultivation, rarely gets sick, does not grow pests, and has a small stature, making it ideal for balcony gardening.
Catharanthus comes in both upright and hanging types, which you can choose according to your preference. Both types love to burst into flowers.
Some catharanthus plants do not branch well. It is recommended to pinch the tips frequently during the seedling stage to promote branching, which will make the plant grow fuller and produce more flowers.
3. Four-season Begonia
Four-season begonias are very friendly to novice flower enthusiasts, easy to grow, drought-resistant, and not very fertile. They rarely propagate, and a simple cutting can be rooted in the pot soil.
The blooming period of four-season begonias is from March to December, almost flowering all year round. When growing four-season begonias, be careful not to overwater; the pot soil should be slightly dry, and winter care should focus on keeping the plant warm to prevent frost damage.
4. Cattleya Orchid
Many flower enthusiasts may not be familiar with Cattleya orchids, but most have heard of epiphyllums. The leaves of epiphyllums and Cattleya orchids are very similar and hard to distinguish when not flowering. Epiphyllums have white flowers, while Cattleya orchids are mostly red.
Cattleya orchids are cacti and are therefore drought-resistant, preferring a warm and humid environment. They are susceptible to sunburn in the summer. When cultivating, choose loose and well-draining fertile soil and add bone meal as a base fertilizer to increase the number of blooms.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of the methods for growing 4 types of flowers at home that bloom all year round without pests, hoping to provide a reference and solve your green plant problems.