What are some easy-to-care-for small flowers
Today's lifestyle tip brings you an introduction to some easy-to-care-for small flowers and a recommendation of six types of flowers suitable for beginners in green plant and flower care. Let's take a look together!
Nowadays, many people enjoy keeping some potted plants at home to beautify their living spaces and add a touch of nature to their lives. Caring for plants can also bring a lot of joy, and the number of flower enthusiasts is increasing. After spring comes summer, temperatures will rise and the sun will become stronger. Therefore, it's best to buy flowers that are easy to care for and can tolerate sunlight. There are many such flowers during the spring and summer seasons. Let's share some of these "cheap flowers" that are easy to care for and beautiful, which bloom when placed in the sun and are suitable for beginners.
1. Catharanthus roseus
Catharanthus roseus is a perennial herbaceous plant, also known as "Four-seasons梅花, Pot Marigold, Evergreen, Daily New, and Thirty-thousand Flowers." It has many names, but each one signifies its love for blooming. Indeed, as long as the temperature is suitable, it can bloom throughout the year with rich colors and a large number of flowers. The peak blooming season is in spring and summer. It can bloom every day without much care, with fresh and lovely flowers that are bright and unique. Although they may not catch the eye at first, they become more attractive the longer you look. It is an excellent flower for creating a balcony or courtyard garden.
In spring, Catharanthus roseus can be directly sown or propagated by cuttings. Either way, they are easy to survive and bloom. They require plenty of sunlight, the more they are exposed to the sun, the more they bloom. When caring for them indoors, it is recommended to place them in a south-facing阳台 or window sill. Apply a compound fertilizer once a month and an additional application of potassium dihydrogen phosphate every 10 to 15 days to promote continuous blooming. Pruning and topping can make the plant more bushy and increase the number of flowers, eventually forming a large flower ball if properly cared for.
2. Sunflower
Sunflowers are very common, especially familiar to those who have lived in rural areas. When we were young, in the village, many households had sunflowers in their yards. Back then, sunflowers were mostly single-petaled, with red, pink, yellow, and white colors. The flowers were small and not impressive individually, but when they bloomed in large numbers, they were spectacular. The main reason is that they are easy to care for. Just stick a stem in the soil, and it can take root in about four or five days and start blooming without much care, which is why many people call it "undying."
Today's sunflowers are mostly double-petaled with a rich variety of colors. For example, in the species "Pinwheel牡丹," there are countless colors, including not only single colors like red, yellow, and pink but also many multi-colored ones. In the past two years, there have also been striped sunflowers. In addition to Pinwheel牡丹, there are the Double-deck series, Beauty, Colorful Lemon, needleleaf sunflower, single-petaled butterfly, broadleaf sunflower, and Colorful Drifter, etc. The large and colorful flowers, with layers of small petals, resemble delicate little peonies that become more attractive the longer you look.
What are some easy-to-care-for small flowers
Although there are many varieties of sunflowers, their habits are similar and they are all easy to care for. Stem cuttings are very easy to survive, and they can continuously bloom with more sunlight, making them especially suitable for beginners. What's most appealing is that sunflowers are very affordable. For just a few dollars, you can buy a lot of seeds, which is not an exaggeration to say that you can grow a small garden with just a few dollars. The stems are also not expensive, making them a good choice for easy-to-care-for flowers.
For sunflowers planted in the ground, they almost don't need fertilizing. They can continuously grow and bloom with plenty of sunlight and water. For potted sunflowers, in addition to plenty of sunlight, it's best to apply a balanced compound fertilizer two to three times a month.
3. Plumbago auriculata
Plumbago auriculata is an erect herbaceous plant that has become a popular "internet celebrity flower" in the past two years, mainly because its flowers are blue, not too light or too dark, refreshing and pleasant. The main blooming season is in spring and summer. Seeing them in the hot summer can give you a cool feeling. They grow quickly, and a small cutting can grow into a medium to large plant in one or two months. They can produce many branches without pruning or topping, resulting in a full plant and easy to bloom (even young plants can bloom). The small flowers cluster together to form a large flower ball, resembling small hydrangeas, which can make you feel refreshed and are extremely suitable for decorating window sills and balconies. When planted outdoors, they can be used to create flower walls, hedges, or even garden arches, adding a touch of grandeur.