4 classy flowers that even multi-million-dollar luxury homes love to grow
Placing a beautiful plant in your home can accent the decor and bring a touch of life to what was once an empty space. If the pairing is appropriate and harmonious, the home looks even more elegant and full of life. Put a large green plant in the corner of the living room and a few small flowering plants on the coffee table, and your home's sense of class rises rapidly. Below, let's look at 4 internet-famous plants that even multi-million-dollar luxury homes love to grow. Let's take a look!
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Home plants
-Bird of paradise-
Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is also called the paradise bird; no matter who sees it once, they fall in love with it. The bird of paradise has graceful lines, a fresh and elegant posture, and a peculiar flower shape resembling a crane holding its head high and gazing into the distance. Place one pot in the living room or on the balcony, and it is simple and grand. At a glance, the visual impact is strong; it absolutely belongs among the fairy-like plants.
In the south, it can also be planted in the ground in a courtyard, greatly adding natural scenic charm.
Bird of paradise likes a warm, humid, sunny environment. When growing bird of paradise, tall pots are mostly used for cultivation. Put more tiles and clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot as a drainage layer, and choose loose, breathable potting soil for care.
The suitable temperature during the growing period is 20-28°C, and the overwintering temperature in winter should not be lower than 5°C. Watering can follow "water when dry, stop when wet"; do not let water accumulate. From September to February of the following year, the potting soil should be kept a bit drier.
During the growing period, bird of paradise can be given diluted cake fertilizer water twice a month. From flower stem formation to full bloom, potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be added to the fertilizer solution; it will bloom quickly, and the flower colors will be more brilliant. Usually it can be kept in a place with sufficient light; in summer, shade it to prevent sunburn.
There are two kinds of bird of paradise commonly seen on the market. One is the normal bird of paradise, with a plant height of 1-1.5 m, orange-yellow sepals, and sky-blue petals.
There is also another kind that blooms very little and is mainly grown for foliage. Strelitzia nicolai can grow to 4-5 m, while the white-flowered Strelitzia nicolai can grow to 10 m.
-Snake plant-
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) is also called tiger skin plant. Its leaves have horizontal white stripes, and some have golden edges. It is suitable for decorating a study or living room. Snake plant care is very simple, and it is very shade-tolerant. It is not picky about its environment, and it can grow well wherever it is placed at home.
Snake plant also purifies the air at home. It can remove harmful components from the air, and its ability to absorb formaldehyde is also very strong. Simply pair it with a planter, and it looks very grand at home.
Some varieties of snake plant have peculiar shapes, such as the cylindrical snake plant (Sansevieria cylindrica).
Snake plant does not have high soil requirements; as long as drainage is good and water does not easily accumulate, it is fine. Snake plant fears moisture, not dryness. Water thoroughly after the soil dries out. In spring during the growing period, if there are new shoots, it can be kept slightly moist. In autumn and winter when it turns cold, keep it on the drier side. When watering, pour along the edge of the pot to avoid root rot.
Snake plant does not have high light requirements and is relatively shade-tolerant. Generally keep it in a bright place for care. Usually fertilize once a month. The suitable growing temperature is 20-30°C, and the overwintering temperature is 10°C.
-Fiddle-leaf fig-
The fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) has large, beautiful leaves that look like a violin. It is a popular artistic green plant of recent years. With its straight trunk, peculiar and beautiful leaf shape, and a rattan-woven planter, it easily creates a simple, individual Nordic style.
Fiddle-leaf fig can grow relatively tall. If you want to grow a tree at home, then fiddle-leaf fig is the right choice. If winter temperatures are rarely below 5°C, it can also be planted in the ground.
Fiddle-leaf fig does not have high soil requirements; loose, well-draining soil is best. Water only when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do; do not let water accumulate, otherwise the roots will rot. Because the leaves are large, in summer you can also spray a little water on the leaves to increase humidity. In winter, keep it on the drier side.
Fiddle-leaf fig has broad leaves. Usually it can be fertilized once every 1-2 weeks to promote growth and glossy green leaves; nitrogen fertilizer can be the main type, and do not fertilize in autumn and winter. Usually keep it in a bright place for care; in summer, shade it to avoid direct sunlight. Fiddle-leaf fig is not cold-tolerant. The suitable growing temperature is 25-35°C. It will go dormant at around 15°C, and can overwinter safely above 5°C.
-Monstera-
Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) is an internet-famous plant that everyone loves. Its leaves are broad, deep green, and glossy. The oval leaves develop some irregular small holes or splits, similar to a turtle's back, which is very peculiar.
Monstera easily creates a fresh, light style, and there are especially many Monstera-themed items on the market. Paired together, it feels as fresh and comfortable as being in a forest.
Monstera likes a warm, humid environment. Usually keep the potting soil moist, but do not let water accumulate. In summer when it is dry, also spray water mist toward the leaves to increase air humidity. In winter, keep it in an environment above 5°C for overwintering, and the potting soil can also be slightly drier. Monstera should be kept in a bright environment for care; it does not need direct sunlight. Fertilize once every two weeks, and the leaves will become even more deep green.
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