Your Calathea keeps wilting? Give it a few days in the dark, and its leaves will turn green and glossy
Some flowers only thrive in partial shade. If you force them out into the sun, they will get sunburned instead, and if the sunlight happens to be intense, they may very well be scorched to death! Let's see which flowers cannot stand strong light!
Calathea
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The leaves of Calathea are very beautiful, and the leaf patterns are especially striking. There are quite a few varieties of Calathea, such as Calathea makoyana (peacock plant), Calathea picturata and Calathea roseopicta.
Calathea is suited to growing in partial shade and humid environments. Do not put it under strong light, otherwise the leaves will become soft and wilt, and it may even get sunburned if you are not careful, or be scorched to death in severe cases.
Ferns
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Ferns have fresh green leaves and small, delicate fronds, with very high ornamental value. They are absolutely indispensable plants for accenting an environment.
There are quite a few varieties of ferns, such as staghorn fern, rabbit's foot fern, brake fern, maidenhair fern and so on. They are suited to growing in partial shade and humid spots, and can also be placed in bright light, but never put them directly in the sun!
Asparagus fern
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The branches and leaves of asparagus fern are elegant and graceful, with an innate refined quality, and it can also purify the air. It is very suitable for growing at home or in the office.
Asparagus fern is suited to growing in partial shade. Placing it directly under strong light will cause the leaves to turn yellow and wilt. Mist water around the asparagus fern often to keep it growing greener and fresher.
Parlor palm
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The leaves of the parlor palm are emerald green and dense, and very glossy, just like they have been coated with a layer of wax. It is perfect for placing in a study, living room or office.
The parlor palm is extremely shade-tolerant and can also be placed in bright light, but never let direct sunlight hit it! Water it once every 10 days.
Clivia
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The leaves of Clivia are thick, plump and oily green. Keeping one pot at home instantly elevates the style. Clivia is not hard to grow, and many flower lovers can get it to fill the pot!
In summer, never place Clivia where direct sunlight hits, as it sunburns easily, the leaves wither and turn yellow, and in severe cases it will be scorched to death! In other seasons, direct sunlight is fine.
You can also hang a shade net to create a partial shade environment for Clivia.
Guzmania
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The leaves of Guzmania have unusual shapes, changeable colors, and bright flowers, with very high ornamental value.
Ornamental bromeliads are also shade-tolerant flowers. Never casually move them out into the sun, especially when there is water on the leaves; once ugly sunburn spots appear, it will be too late for regrets.
If you grow these 6 kinds of flowers at home,
never let them get exposed to strong sunlight!
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