Tired of keeping pothos and spider plants? Grow these 6 flowering plants in the living room for blooms all year round
People tend to keep flowering plants on the balcony, where they don't usually look at them much; the flowers bloom and fade before you've had a chance to enjoy them, which really isn't worth it. Indoors, they only keep a few old favorites like pothos and spider plants, and they're tired of those too... Today, Huahua is here to introduce 6 kinds of flowering plants for the living room, so you can enjoy them even while lying on the sofa~
Wax Begonia
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Wax begonias come in many varieties, bloom profusely and offer many colors. Kept in the living room, they light up the whole space and are an absolute feast for the eyes
Flowering period:December to May of the following year
Light:Place in a south-facing spot in the living room, ensuring gentle indirect light
Watering:When grown indoors, water once every 3-5 days; during the winter and summer dormancy periods, water less and control moisture
Pinching:After the flowering period, you can prune irregular stray branches, or shape them however you like
Fertilizing:Add 10-20g of fertilizer every 10-15 days; soybean dregs fertilizer, soybean cake fertilizer or soybean water all work~
Amaryllis
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Amaryllis has a long flowering period; kept in the living room, not only do you not have to worry about caring for it, its elegant, upscale look also adds real presence
Flowering period:April to May, and November to February of the following year
Light:A bright living room is very suitable for amaryllis growth
Water:Water frequently, once every 2-3 days
Bulb:After the flowers fade, cut off the flower scape (you can also cut off the leaves) to conserve nutrients
Fertilizing:Add about 10g of phosphorus-potassium fertilizer or compound fertilizer every 10 days
Geranium
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Geranium is also called zonal geranium; it has the beauty of a hydrangea without being as delicate. Don't think geraniums can only burst into bloom in full sun - grown in the living room, the effect is just the same~
Flowering period:Enters the flowering period 2 months after planting; a second bloom depends on water and fertilizer levels
Light:A spot in the living room with indirect light, such as a south-facing windowsill
Water:Better dry than wet; water about once every 3 days during the flowering period, and about once every 5 days at other times
Pinching:When seedlings reach 10 cm tall, pinch off the tips to strengthen them; at 1 month of growth, prune the tips to encourage branching; after the first flowering, pinch out the growing tips, after which the plant becomes mound-shaped
Fertilizing:Only add fertilizer after the seedlings have grown and stabilized; eggshells, peanut shells and soybean water can all be used as fertilizer, but be careful not to overdo it
Peace Lily
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Some flower lovers are particular about cleanliness and always feel flower pots make the living room dirty. Then you can grow peace lilies - not only do they have a fresh, elegant look, they can also be grown hydroponically~
Flowering period:May to August
Light:East-, west- or north-facing spots are all fine; reduce direct sunlight
Water:For hydroponic growing, change the water about once every 3 days; for soil growing, water once every 3-5 days
Fertilizing:In spring and summer, add nutrient fertilizer once every 2 weeks
Phalaenopsis
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The phalaenopsis looks simple yet is full of elegance. It is not only the representative of "New Year flowers" but also symbolizes happiness and fulfillment, making it perfect for the living room
Flowering period:April to June (New Year flowers are greenhouse-grown and have a different flowering period)
Light:A living room or bedroom with indirect light; avoid direct strong light
Water:Water by spraying with a small spray bottle, keeping the potting soil slightly moist; control water in winter
Fertilizing:Apply a small amount of fertilizer during the growing period (mainly nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer); do not fertilize during the flowering or dormancy periods
African Violet
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African violet is also called African violet; it has a great many varieties and is now very common. Most small herbaceous flowers need plenty of sunlight, but this one is different - it blooms indoors all year round too~
Flowering period:Can bloom in all four seasons
Light:A living room or bedroom with indirect light; avoid direct strong light
Water:Water only when the soil is dry; avoid waterlogging
Soil:Choose a loose, fine soil mixed with granules
Fertilizing:When it is not flowering, you can add some phosphorus fertilizer to encourage blooms
Flower lovers who are tired of growing pothos and spider plants indoors
Can consider trying something different
We hope these plants recommended by Huahua
Can add beauty to your home~
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