6 Foliage Plants That Are Cheap and Easy to Grow and More Beautiful Than Fresh Flowers, Fresh and Elegant at Home Without Being Tacky
Which foliage plants that don't bloom but are even more beautiful than fresh flowers can plant lovers think of? If you can't think of any, let me introduce a few to you! These 6 foliage potted plants, placed at home, are fresh and elegant, not tacky, cheap and easy to grow, and the key point is they are even more beautiful than fresh flowers!
Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum)
Also known as arrowleaf taro, it originates from the tropical rainforests of South America, stays evergreen all year round, and has highly ornamental leaves, making it the perfect choice for an indoor potted plant!
Care Methods
Normally just place it in a spot with bright, indirect light; it does not have high light requirements, and it must not be exposed to direct sunlight. It is quite fond of water, so the soil should be kept moist, and be sure to mist the leaves!
It also greatly likes fertilizer, so during the growing period, apply 1 to 2 times a month a diluted liquid fertilizer to keep its appearance beautiful.
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (Flapjack)
The leaves of Kalanchoe thyrsiflora are exquisite and beautiful in shape, with clear veins, simple and elegant, yet still beautiful, adding infinite vitality to life when placed indoors!
Care Methods
It is best placed in a spot with bright, indirect light and must not be exposed to direct sunlight. In summer, it has relatively high water requirements; while keeping the soil moist, also mist the leaves every day, which can make the leaves glossy and fresh.
During the growing period, fertilizer is also essential, and it should not be biased toward nitrogen fertilizer; mainly use phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, which can make its leaf veins clear and its appearance elegant and noble.
Peacock Plant (Calathea makoyana)
Its leaves are like peacock feathers, with a unique metallic luster, and its colors are gorgeous and fresh. No matter where it is placed at home, it is very elegant and distinctive, no worse than a flowering potted plant!
Care Methods
The peacock plant is suitable for a place with plenty of sunlight but without exposure to scorching sun. It is relatively drought-tolerant, so when watering, it is better to keep it dry than wet. The soil should be loose, breathable, fertile and well-draining. When potting, some organic base fertilizer can be added.
In addition, if you want the leaves of the peacock plant to be full of luster, fertilizer must be sufficient during the growing period; you can apply a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer once every 10 days, which can make its leaves even more golden and radiant.
Spring Grass (Albuca spiralis)
Spring Grass is a very interesting foliage plant. Its leaves are spiral-shaped, just like little springs, delicate and beautiful, and also like colorful ribbons drifting in water. Used to decorate a room, it is truly one of a kind!
Care Methods
It likes ample light and can be placed on a windowsill. It also likes a humid environment, so the soil should be kept moist, and the leaves should be misted from time to time. Moreover, if you want it to grow vigorously, during the growing period you can apply liquid fertilizer 2 to 3 times a month to promote growth.
Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides)
The leaves of Coleus are brightly colored and as gorgeous as fire. Placing one pot indoors adds light and color to life. Placed on a balcony, in a study, on an office desk and other locations, it can create a very nice decorative effect.
Care Methods
To care for Coleus, place it in a spot with ample sunlight but not exposure to scorching sun. In summer care, mist the leaves frequently, water once every 2 to 3 days, and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, not too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise the colors will not be bright, thus reducing the ornamental effect.
Caladium (Caladium bicolor)
Also known as five-colored taro, it does not have strong light requirements and can grow vigorously in shady or semi-shaded environments. Its leaves are very distinctive; even without blooming, it is as good as blooming, with great ornamental value, making it the first choice for a foliage potted plant!
Care Methods
Normally it can be placed in a spot with bright, indirect light; it is not strict about light. The soil should be loose, fertile and well-draining. It quite likes fertilizer, so during the growing period, it is recommended to apply a diluted nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer once every 10 days to promote the growth of roots, branches and leaves, making it grow more vigorously.
Aren't these 6 kinds of foliage potted plants also very beautiful?
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