9 unpretentious indoor plants that will bloom until spring

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Adding summer to the interior is easier than it seems.

What you need to remember in order for plants to bloom all winter

1. Fertilize the soil. The easiest way is to use dry fertilizers in the form of small sticks. They are enough for 3 months.
2. Water properly. Many flowering plants do not like too much water.
3. Place the pots as close to the window as possible. The farther from the light, the fewer the colors and the paler they are.

1. Persian cyclamen

One of the most unpretentious plants that will delight with flowers until spring. When choosing a cyclamen, pay attention to the number of buds: the more, the better. So that flowering does not slow down, wilted corollas must be carefully twisted together with the stems.

• Watering: every 3 days, preferably from the pallet side. Excess moisture can cause flowers to rot.
• The best place: bright window sill, which is not exposed to direct sunlight. The temperature is not higher than 22 ° C.

2. Decembrist

Abundant flowering of the Decembrist occurs in November - January. But this period can be extended until April, if you take good care of the plant.

The Decembrist feels good in hanging flowerpots: there are more shoots and flowers.

• Watering: once every 3-4 days, it is important not to overmoisten the earth.
• The best place: not too hot room, insulated balcony.

3. Indoor jasmine

Indoor jasmine will delight not only with delicate flowers, but also with a very pleasant, unobtrusive aroma. The main thing is to tie up hanging shoots, and use fertilizers only with the mark “for flowering plants”.

After flowering, it is better to shorten the shoots and reduce watering so that the jasmine has a rest.

• Watering: every 3 days with soft water without chlorine. It is important not to allow the earth to dry out so that the buds do not crumble.
• The best place: warm light windowsill.

4. Begonia

Begonia loves warmth and moisture and does not tolerate spraying very well. To maintain the desired level of humidity, it is better to place a small container of water next to it. The flower responds well to regular feeding, fertilizers can be applied every two weeks.

At temperatures below 17 ° C, begonia will not bloom. In the bright sun, the flowers quickly lose color and dry out.

• Watering: every 2 days with soft water without chlorine.
• The best place: warm window sill with diffused light.

5. Balsam

The leaves and flowers of the plant are very delicate and succulent, they love abundant watering and spraying.

Balsam blooms beautifully in the cold season. If there are not many colors, add artificial lighting. It is better to place other plants at a distance: in crowded conditions, the balsam sheds its leaves.

• Watering and spraying: every 2 days.
• The best place: bright window sill, which is not exposed to direct sunlight. Air temperature up to 25 ° С.

6. Japanese camellia

Camellia is considered a capricious plant. But if you follow a few simple rules, there will be no hassle with it.

Most importantly, camellia does not tolerate heat when the buds are ripe, flowering begins at 15 ° C. At temperatures over 19 ° C, the plant can shed flowers.

Leaves love spraying, but moisture damages flowers. Lighting should be diffused, and for 12 hours a day. So it's better to add artificial light to daylight.

• Watering: every 2 days with soft water without chlorine and lime.
• The best place: cool windowsill or loggia.

7. Pelargonium

This plant is very popular because it blooms almost all year round, even among completely inexperienced flower growers. In autumn and winter, the flower feels great on a windowsill or even in the back of a room with good lighting, and in spring it can be rearranged to the balcony. If there is little light, the leaves will turn yellow and dry out.

The plant will thrive in a medium pot. Pelargoniums of several varieties and colors can be planted in it.

• Watering: plentiful every 3 days.
• The best place: light warm windowsill, pelargonium tolerates well even the bright sun.

8. Coleria

The plant from the Soviet window sills is coming back into fashion. Coleria loves moderate humidity and temperatures of 23–26 ° C. Reacts well to fertilizers, you can use preparations for flowering plants or for orchids. But you cannot spray the flower, otherwise it may die.

• Watering: every 2 days from the pallet side.
• The best place: warm windowsill without direct sunlight.

9. Gusmania

The cheerful multi-colored gusmania is easy to care for. She feels good even in darkened rooms, does not like abundant watering. But the plant adores fresh air. So if you want it to bloom well, ventilate the room regularly.

• Watering: every 3 days with warm water, preferably from the side of the pallet.
• The best place: warm.