Plant these 6 flowers however you like, and your north-facing balcony will turn into a million-flower garden in less than 1 month

Believe it or not, plenty of flower lovers are "balcony gardeners." A south-facing balcony is easy enough to work with - even with laundry hanging around, there is still room for a few plants. But what do you do if your home has a north-facing balcony? Don't worry, Huahua has 6 kinds of flowers here that will absolutely turn a north-facing balcony into a garden!

English roses

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Who says roses can only be grown outdoors or on a south-facing balcony? Our north-facing balconies won't be outdone - roses this beautiful deserve to be grown by the dozen!

1. Choose suitable varieties

There are many varieties of English roses, including some that are relatively shade-tolerant and bloom frequently. North-facing balconies generally get diffused and indirect light, and there are still plenty of varieties to choose from:

Besides the common ones above, there are also Landlord, Princess of Monaco, Purple Elf, Beautiful Park, Misaki, Red Dragon, Tess, Pas de Deux, Canary, Golden Celebration, Song of Summer... You are sure to find exactly what you have in mind

2. Maintain at least 2 hours of light

To bloom, they must have light, but that does not mean full-day sun. As long as there is one spot on your north-facing balcony that gets light, make good use of it

The photo below shows English roses grown by a flower lover on a north-facing balcony. This person is in the Northeast region, and the north-facing balcony gets 2 hours of sunlight every afternoon

The flower lover below also has a north-facing balcony, with only 3-4 hours of diffused light all day. They have planted this many, and they still bloom nicely - it really looks like a garden!

Let's take a group photo~

Hydrangea

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Of course hydrangeas cannot be left out either. Fortunately, they also like cool shade, so growing them on a north-facing balcony in summer is just right

1. Keep ventilation, avoid dampness

Because north-facing balconies get little light, they easily become damp and accumulate moisture. Too much dampness when growing flowers easily leads to disease and root rot. We can place hydrangeas on the windowsill and open the window often for ventilation

2. Water in moderation, avoid root rot

Previously Huahua said hydrangeas need plenty of water when blooming, but flower lovers with north-facing balconies should be especially careful to water in moderation. Water only when the potting soil looks pale and dry, and do not water too thoroughly (no water should overflow from the drainage holes)

Succulents

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Most flower lovers do not dare grow succulents on a north-facing balcony, thinking they will easily become leggy and get sick. Actually, there is no need to fear it - just pay attention to the following points:

1. Ensure necessary light

Although succulents cannot be exposed to harsh sun, light is still essential. Except in high-temperature weather, ensure more than 2 hours of light every day. The photo below shows the slanted afternoon sunlight on a north-facing balcony

Flower lovers whose north-facing balcony gets no light at all should not be discouraged either - a small light bulb can simulate light. Just turn on the light for 2 hours (the bulb in the picture is 28 watts)

2. Keep ventilation, control watering

North-facing balconies release moisture slowly, so ventilation is needed to remove dampness. Those with windows can open them often for air circulation. When watering, be sure to wait until the soil is dry before watering, and never let water accumulate and cause root rot~

Kalanchoe

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Kalanchoe is a short-day flower, so you can grow it on a north-facing balcony with peace of mind

1. Keep warm through winter

Kalanchoe is not only intolerant of high temperatures, but also afraid of cold. In winter, when temperatures are low and the north-facing balcony gets little sun, you can cover it with a plastic bag to simulate a greenhouse

2. Water appropriately, avoid rain

Kalanchoe is a succulent flower and fears waterlogging, so pay attention when watering. Generally, watering once every 5-7 days is enough. When it rains, be careful not to let it get rained on, and keep the environment ventilated and dry~

Phalaenopsis

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Phalaenopsis can not only be grown on a north-facing balcony, but also indoors, so flower lovers with north-facing balconies have nothing to fear

1. Pay attention to keeping warm

The shade-loving Phalaenopsis is not tolerant of low temperatures. Once the temperature drops below 10 degrees, you need to think about keeping it warm. Especially at night, those without heating at home can cover it with a plastic bag to keep it warm

2. Pay attention to moisture retention

Phalaenopsis likes humidity. When watering, still wait until the soil is dry before watering to prevent moisture accumulation and root rot. Every 2-3 days, use a spray bottle to water by misting, maintaining air humidity

Wax begonia

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Wax begonia is a relatively popular flower, blooming abundantly with vivid colors. How could a north-facing balcony be without it?

1. Pay attention to watering, avoid moisture accumulation

Wax begonia likes to drink water, but fears waterlogging. During the seedling stage, water once every 3-5 days. When blooming, it needs more water, so watering once every 2-3 days is enough. You can also place it in a higher spot, which is more ventilated

2. Pinch and top after flowering

Wax begonia blooms abundantly. To ensure bloom quality and maintain plant shape, you can prune it after flowering by cutting long branches shorter and keeping 3-4 growth buds. This way you can grow a ball-shaped begonia

Flower-loving gardeners

Even if you only have a north-facing balcony, it is no problem

As long as you choose the right flowers and use the right methods

Anywhere can become the garden of your dreams

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