What flowers are suitable for indoor cultivation
For netizens who are concerned, this article provides a detailed explanation of the types of flowers suitable for indoor cultivation and an introduction to ten easy-to-grow indoor green plants and flowers. Let's proceed with the introduction by our station's editor.
Indoor flowers should not only be beautiful but also have good meanings. Below, the courtyard tree introduces 10 types of flowers suitable for indoor cultivation: Chinese bellflower, Phalaenopsis, strelitzia, kaffir lily, national orchid, desert rose, Chinese lantern, jasmine, crinum, and Euphorbia milii. If you have a favorite variety, welcome to share it with everyone.
Chinese bellflower
Chinese bellflower is one of the popular flowers in recent years, with a unique shape that is very eye-catching. Although it is not a peony, its name contains the word "peony," which shows people's recognition and love for its appearance.
When blooming, the small bell-shaped flowers串 are串ed together, delicate and colorful, making them particularly beautiful. Keeping them on the balcony, one pot of flowers can match the beauty of an entire balcony. This is the charm of Chinese bellflower.
Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis has bright and lovely flowers with rich and vibrant colors, a long flowering period, and a large number of flowers. It can absorb harmful gases indoors, purify the air, and serve as a potted plant for display in the living room, dining room, and study.
Strelitzia
Also known as crane orchid, strelitzia is evergreen with a unique plant shape, clear and elegant, and overall, it is graceful and noble. The branches and leaves are large and well-shaped, making it very easy to grow. It is indispensable in a Nordic-style home. Its flower shape resembles a flying paradise bird, hence the name. Strelitzia has unique flowers with a flowering period of up to three months. It requires ample sunlight, maintaining more than 4 hours of sunlight a day, which makes it easy to bloom with a large number of flowers.
Kaffir lily
Kaffir lily is a perennial herbaceous flower that adds a festive atmosphere around New Year's Day and the Spring Festival. To grow kaffir lily well, it is necessary to change the appropriate soil and repot it every 2-3 years. The flowering period of kaffir lily can last up to 45 days, mainly in autumn and winter.
What flowers are suitable for indoor cultivation
National orchid
The "national orchid" commonly referred to by Chinese people and seen in homes usually refers to several varieties of the orchid genus in China, such as Cymbidium, Cymbidium goeringii, Cymbidium tortisepalum, Cymbidium faberi, Cymbidium grantii, Cymbidium sinense, and Cymbidium lentiginosum. Chinese orchids have simple and quiet, elegant and noble气质, which is very in line with the aesthetic standards of Eastern people and is very suitable for placement in new Chinese style living rooms.
Desert rose
Desert rose is native to areas near deserts. Like cacti, its stems can store a large amount of water, making it a drought-resistant plant. It can survive without water for several months and does not require much external water. When planting desert rose, be sure to use a small pot, as a large pot can easily cause waterlogging and root rot. The flowering period of desert rose is from May to December, with flowers in red, pink, magenta, white, and other colors.
Chinese lantern
Chinese lantern has a beautiful shape with many branches, large green leaves, and flower stems that emerge from the leaf axils. The large red inflorescences hang down in layers, resembling the traditional Chinese lantern. The flowering period is from February to August, and the flowers can last for more than 100 days.
The scientific name of Chinese lantern is Rhodoleia tomentosa. It is a tropical plant native to the Philippines and the Netherlands. Potted Chinese lanterns are most suitable for display in living rooms, display windows, and guest rooms. After being introduced to China from the Netherlands, it has gained the love of many flower enthusiasts.