Indoor flowers have always performed a number of functions. Mistresses decorate their homes with a wide variety of plants. At least one potted flower can be found in any home. As a maximum, whole greenhouses are created in apartments, rare buds open up and delight the eye with exotic forms of ficus and palm trees.
Pot plants in the house
Flowers in the house perform a number of functions: do not forget that their green leaves participate in photosynthesis and produce oxygen, which is vital for a person. Blooming specimens exude a natural pleasant smell - it is much better and safer than aggressive air fresheners.
It is not true that in order for plants to bloom and grow in a house, special conditions are needed. On the contrary, for every room, even the darkest and most northern, you can pick up a potted flower that will feel comfortable.
Flowering plants are well suited for the bright sun. The vast majority of them need direct sunlight. Phalaenopsis looks great on the windowsills - this is an extremely unpretentious variety of orchids, which is watered enough once a week. The more sun, the larger their buds will be and more often the flowering period will begin.
Ficuses that do not require special care and are easily dispensed with without the sun are suitable for dark rooms. Their huge variety will allow you to choose the best option that will complement the interior and enliven it with a beautiful green color.
Ornamental deciduous plants
These are specimens with bright leaves with exotic coloring. As a rule, they bloom very rarely, and their buds are not of particular value - they are quite plain and inferior in beauty to the plant itself. A potted flower with decorative leaves can diversify any interior and become a bright accent.
Aglaonema is found among the most popular such plants. Its leaves can have from two to a dozen colors and shades. She comes from tropical Indian forests. Its leaves can have white stripes, and can be decorated with bright pink, yellow, purple flowers.
Another plant - alocasia, came to the shelves of flower shops from the Amazonian jungle. The leaves of alocasia, depending on its type, can vary in size and shades, but all of them are distinguished by a saturated green color with bright stripes. Alocasia is growing rapidly and fits perfectly into the interior.
It should be careful when breeding decorative leaf specimens: most of them are poisonous. In the wild, this color warns animals about the dangers of eating plants and serves as a protection for the latter.
Flowering plants
These are classic flowers for home breeding. Potted plants with large, elegant flowers and buds will become an adornment of any windowsill or table, the main thing is to choose the right location so that the green pet has enough light.
The most popular flowering indoor plants are azaleas, roses, violets, geraniums, hydrangeas. They can be found in the collection of almost every grower. Flowering plants are considered to be moody - in fact, they just need enough sun and regular watering in combination with good soil.
Violets - one of the most unpretentious flowers. Many collect them - there are hundreds of varieties. In addition, they take up little space and look spectacular in large quantities and beautiful pots.
Azaleas and roses are considered queens among this category - they can bloom almost without interruption. They are rightfully the pride of a home greenhouse, bright inflorescences make guests admire the skill of their mistress. The name of potted flowers decorating window sills, at least one, is known to everyone who has been breeding at least once.
Cacti
If real “sugar” reigns in the apartment, it is very hot on the windowsills and the air is dry, you can resort to growing cacti. This potted flower does not even require watering - just fill the pan with water once a week. In the bright sun, a magnificent flower will soon appear on the plain cactus.
Cereus Peruvian looks spectacular. It has a ribbed stem and sharp hard spikes that reach a length of several centimeters. The echinocactus is similar to it, but it has a more round shape, and not one needle comes out of each hole for the thorns, but several with an arched shape at once.
Loaches and Vines
Climbing plants are universal for decorating arches, shelves, walls and cornices. They can have a variety of forms: from medium-sized ivies to huge monsters resting on the ceiling and having leaves, the diameter of which can reach one meter.
The most classic example is ivy - maple-shaped leaves grow very quickly and easily fill the space. Traditionally, ivies adorn the kitchen: a potted flower is set on a hanging planter, from where it spreads in a given direction.
Another spectacular liana is passionflower. She can also decorate the design in the interior, or you can let her create her own. An arch is installed in the pot, along which the leaves of this plant are distributed. For flowering, it is necessary to provide a sufficient amount of light and balanced watering. Twice a year, an exotic and original flower appears on the passiflora. This liana grows very quickly, so it is periodically necessary to shape it, cutting off unnecessary leaves. Using vines, you can also create compositions of potted flowers, combining them with other plants.
House trees
For those who love the scope and prefer large plants, there are special home trees. The most common are nolina, also known as the elephant leg for its shape, howea, dracaena and other palm trees. Nolina looks spectacular in cabinets and living rooms - on a thick high trunk there is a voluminous massive crown of thin long leaves hanging down. Despite the fact that this is a full-fledged tree, it is also included in the category of "potted flowers." Moscow offers a wide range of such items in its floristic stores.
Features of the maintenance of palm trees are that they do not require significant care, while a priori they look luxurious and rich, completing the image of the interior.