Want to grow flowers but don't have a south-facing balcony? These 15 flowers are all you need

Gardeners often ask me in the comments, I don't have a south-facing balcony at home, does that mean I'm not suited to growing flowers? NO! Who says you can't grow flowers without a south-facing balcony? The flowers grown on north, west, and east balconies are sometimes even more beautiful than those on south-facing balconies! Hurry up and see which flowers are best suited to your balcony!

What flowers are suitable for a north-facing balcony?

Features of a north-facing balcony:

A north-facing balcony has relatively poor lighting conditions, and usually gets mainlydiffused light, with only brief direct sunlight possible in summer, so everyone should try to chooseshade-tolerantplants.Northeast-facing and northwest-facingbalconies are similar to north-facing balconies.

Which plants are recommended?

1. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)

Monstera has broad leaves and is very shade-tolerant. In summer, water it once every 2 days to keep its leaves growing vigorously!

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2. Maidenhair fern (Adiantum)

Keep a pot of maidenhair fern on a north-facing balcony, repot it at least once a year, and be sure to mist the leaves often to keep enough humidity.

3. Ivy (Hedera helix)

Ivy likes bright, diffused light. In summer when the weather is hot, water it about once every 2-4 days, and remember to mist the leaves.

4. Maranta (Marantaceae)

Maranta leaves have patterns and like diffused light; direct sunlight easily scorches the leaves. In summer, water about once every 3-5 days.

5. Rubber plant (Ficus elastica)

The rubber plant has dark green leaves. Keep one on a north-facing balcony; it's not only attractive but also brings good feng shui!

What flowers are suitable for an east-facing balcony?

Features of an east-facing balcony:

An east-facing balcony is a partial-sun balcony, with good light in the morning, and basically no sunlight after noon, so it's suitable for growing flowers that are slightly shade-tolerant and also like the sun.

Recommended plants:

1. Camellia (Camellia japonica)

Camellia likes moisture. In summer, water evaporates quickly, so be sure to water more; water after the soil surface dries, and choose early morning or evening. In summer, camellia undergoes a second flower bud differentiation, so water a little less to encourage sturdy new branches.

2. Clivia (Clivia miniata)

Clivia has thick, fleshy leaves. In summer, keep the potting soil slightly dry and water once every 3-5 days. Leftover beer can be diluted with water at 1:10 and used to wipe clivia leaves, making them so green they drip with oil!

3. Orchid

Usually water after the potting soil dries, and water thoroughly each time; in summer, choose to water after the sun sets, not at noon. Use loose, breathable nutrient soil.

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4. Money tree (Pachira aquatica)

The money tree is drought-tolerant. In summer, water about once a week; waterlogging easily causes root rot. You can bury 2-4 granules of compound fertilizer in the soil away from the roots to keep the money tree's leaves lush and green!

5. Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

In summer, water the spider plant about once every 3-5 days. Occasionally add some rice water to make its leaves grow wider and wider!

What flowers are suitable for a west-facing balcony?

Features of a west-facing balcony:

A west-facing balcony is also a partial-sun environment, with basically no light in the morning and relatively cool shade; but the afternoon sun is fairly strong, with direct sunlight lasting about 3-4 hours, and the temperature suddenly rises, so you can grow flowers that are sun-tolerant and drought-tolerant.

Recommended plants:

1. Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

In summer, keep a pot of honeysuckle at home. When it blooms, pick a few flowers and steep them in water to clear heat and reduce internal fire. Usually keep the potting soil slightly moist, and don't let water accumulate in the pot.

2. Cypress vine (Ipomoea quamoclit)

Summer is the best time to grow cypress vine on a west-facing balcony. Let it climb up a trellis and it becomes a natural curtain. You can apply enough base fertilizer in the pot, and usually water when you see the potting soil has dried.

3. Geranium (Pelargonium)

Geranium likes dryness, so usually water after the potting soil has dried completely; before flowering, apply a little 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution. If it goes dormant in summer, stop fertilizing and prune it lightly so it can get through summer safely.

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4. Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

If you want to grow fruit on your balcony, why not choose pomegranate! Pomegranate is drought-tolerant, so water after the potting soil has dried completely. It likes alkaline soil. During the growing season, add a little compound fertilizer, and before flowering apply a little potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and it will produce big pomegranates!

5. African violet (Saintpaulia)

Before watering, you can weigh the pot in your hand, and water only after the potting soil has completely dried. Don't let water touch the leaves, otherwise the leaves will rot very easily.

That's all for today's introduction.

Besides south-facing balconies,

what other flowers have you grown on other balconies?

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