Indoor plants can be seen in the interior of almost any apartment. Each of us knows very well that flowers in pots bring only benefits, saturating our home with such necessary, especially recently, oxygen. They are able to decorate any room, whether it be a nursery or a kitchen. Varieties of indoor plants can confuse the beginner. Therefore, when choosing flowers for your home, it will be useful to find out which plants are more suitable for you, and how to properly care for them.
Varieties of indoor plants
Indoor plants can be divided into several groups:
- Blooming. Such plants, as a rule, have a special aesthetic value only in a certain period. Proper care of them will ensure regular flowering, which can last from several days to several weeks.
- Deciduous. This group of plants practically does not bloom. Most often, they are attracted by the unusual structure and color of the leaves.
- Bromeliads. These plants differ from the previous ones in hard, and sometimes even spiky leaves.
- Cacti and succulents. The main advantage is that they require minimal maintenance and watering. It is believed that cacti absorb radiation from a computer, so they are often placed on desks.
- Ferns. These plants do not bloom, but differ in lush greenery. Very often they can be seen in large rooms.
- Bulbous. Beautiful flowering and unpretentiousness in the care makes bulbous plants very popular. Their distinctive feature is that these flowers can grow both in pots and in beds.
- Palm trees. They require a lot of space, as they grow not only in height, but also in the sides.
- Fruit and berry. Recently, it has become very popular to grow fruit plants right in the house. With proper and proper care, they will bear fruit annually.
Characteristics of individual species
We gave a general description of all groups of indoor plants. Now dwell on some of them. Fortunately, varieties of indoor plants allow us to do this.
Bokarneya
People call this plant a bottle tree because of an unusual trunk in the form of a bottle. The birthplace of this plant is Mexico. There it reaches a 10-meter height and blooms with beautiful white flowers. Rigid bokarney leaves locals use in the manufacture of hats and baskets. In our climatic conditions, the “bottle tree” does not grow above 1 meter and does not bloom.
Bocarneya - plant care
With proper care and timely watering, a scorpion can live about 7 years. This plant is unpretentious, takes root in apartments and easily tolerates the heating season. The only thing that can significantly harm a native of Mexico is drafts. In nature, there are three varieties of bokarneya that differ in length and shape of leaves.
If you follow the simple recommendations for care, then your plant will look as chic as a sidenaya, the photo of which is presented above. So, a few tips that you should heed if you decide to breed this unusual plant in your apartment.
- Firstly, being a native of a hot area, the scorpion loves light very much, therefore it is better to put the flower pot on the windowsill from the sunny side, and in the summer take it out onto the balcony.
- Secondly, sometimes it will not be superfluous to spray the plant and wipe the leaves with a damp sponge, especially if the room temperature is very high.
- Thirdly, the scorpion does not require frequent watering. This should be done only when the soil dries, about 1 time per week.
- Fourthly, the plant must be fed during the period of active growth. Fertilize the earth once every two weeks after watering.
These tips will help everyone who decided that their apartment should definitely be decorated with a barn. Photos of this beautiful plant do not convey all its beauty. Therefore, we advise you to verify this personally.
Date palm
The date palm at home can perfectly develop and delight the owners with its green leaves, if certain care requirements are observed. This tropical plant loves the sun, warmth and frequent watering. In winter, it is necessary to ensure that the temperature in the room does not fall below +15 degrees. It is better to place the plant near a window that faces south. If there is not enough light, you can periodically use a lamp for lighting.
In summer, make sure that the plant does not stand in a draft. At this time of the year, the date palm should be watered every 2-3 days and sprayed daily. If the summer turned out to be too hot, it is better to remove the pot with the plant from the window in order to avoid direct sunlight.
Asparagus
Asparagus - indoor perennial flower. With proper care, he will decorate your home for at least 10 years. Let's start by choosing a place for the asparagus. A window that faces east or west is best suited. Here the flower will receive enough light and at the same time will be protected from direct sunlight. Asparagus is a heat-loving plant, so in the summer it will be useful to take it to the yard or to the balcony. If the flower is in conditions comfortable for it, you yourself will see it - its leaves will be saturated green. If the asparagus began to turn yellow and crumble, then it is worth revising the methods of caring for it.
Varieties of indoor plants are striking in their diversity. Today we settled on only a few of them. Flowers in your home - a great solution for decorating the interior. When choosing indoor plants for your home, be sure to pay attention to where it will be located, how often you can water and fertilize it. For example, for a large living room, it is better to choose palm plants in tubs that require a large space. Deciduous plants that will not irritate you with a pungent odor are suitable for the bedroom. But in the kitchen you can safely put blooming. Near the computer in the children's room, it is better to put pots with cacti that will absorb harmful radiation.