What flowers are suitable for growing indoors? A few good varieties to recommend

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Flowers suitable for growing indoors: Aloe, spider plant and snake plant

Aloe, spider plant and snake plant can remove formaldehyde (especially spider plant: place one pot in a room and within 24 hours its leaves will "eat up" harmful gases such as carbon monoxide in the indoor air; its effect even surpasses that of an air filter);

Flowers suitable for growing indoors: English ivy, aloe and lucky bamboo

These flowers can all effectively remove indoor trichloroethylene, hydrogen sulfide, benzene, phenol, hydrogen fluoride and ether, etc.;

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Flowers not suitable for growing indoors:China rose, azalea, tulip, lily

Although the China rose can absorb a large amount of harmful gases, the rich fragrance it gives off can also make people feel depressed and uncomfortable, short of breath, and in severe cases even cause difficulty breathing; although azalea, tulip, lily and others can also absorb volatile chemicals, the flowers of the azalea contain a toxin, and eating them by mistake causes poisoning in mild cases and shock in severe cases; tulip flowers contain a toxic alkaloid, and prolonged contact can accelerate hair loss;

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The fragrance of lilies, when smelled for a long time, will overexcite the human central nervous system and cause insomnia; the pollen of the redbud flower, after prolonged contact, can trigger asthma or worsen coughing; the mimosine in mimosa is a highly toxic organic compound, and excessive human contact can cause hair loss.

What is good to grow as indoor flowers? What flowers are suitable for growing indoors?

Growing indoor flowers not only serves a decorative purpose, but also has a certain purifying effect on indoor air. However, not all flowers are suitable for growing indoors. Below, the editor recommends flowers that can be grown indoors.

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Flowers suitable for growing indoors: Aloe, spider plant and snake plant

Aloe, spider plant and snake plant can remove formaldehyde (especially spider plant: place one pot in a room and within 24 hours its leaves will "eat up" harmful gases such as carbon monoxide in the indoor air; its effect even surpasses that of an air filter);

Flowers suitable for growing indoors: English ivy, aloe and lucky bamboo

These flowers can all effectively remove indoor trichloroethylene, hydrogen sulfide, benzene, phenol, hydrogen fluoride and ether, etc.;

[Click the image to learn more details about the flowers]

Flowers not suitable for growing indoors:China rose, azalea, tulip, lily

Although the China rose can absorb a large amount of harmful gases, the rich fragrance it gives off can also make people feel depressed and uncomfortable, short of breath, and in severe cases even cause difficulty breathing; although azalea, tulip, lily and others can also absorb volatile chemicals, the flowers of the azalea contain a toxin, and eating them by mistake causes poisoning in mild cases and shock in severe cases; tulip flowers contain a toxic alkaloid, and prolonged contact can accelerate hair loss;

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The fragrance of lilies, when smelled for a long time, will overexcite the human central nervous system and cause insomnia; the pollen of the redbud flower, after prolonged contact, can trigger asthma or worsen coughing; the mimosine in mimosa is a highly toxic organic compound, and excessive human contact can cause hair loss.

Home flower growing: indoor flower growing methods

How do you grow indoor flowers? How can you grow indoor flowers well? Take a look at the following introduction to several indoor flower growing methods:

I. Home indoor flower growing methods

Most homes cannot reach the humidity of a greenhouse, while most native tropical plants prefer a humid environment. In a greenhouse, flowers can receive sunlight through a shade net all day, so they are not exposed to direct sunlight, whereas at home there is often insufficient light or direct sun exposure. Many flowers like semi-shade, but in winter the sunlight is too weak, so the flowers can be allowed to receive full sunlight. The suitable growth temperature for most flowers is between 15°C and 20°C; if the temperature is too high, the flowers bloom quickly and problems are also likely.

In a greenhouse, fertilizer is applied regularly and watering is moderate, and compound fertilizers suitable for each growth stage need to be used, whereas at home, often due to insufficient gardening knowledge, either no fertilizer is applied, causing malnutrition, or too much fertilizer is applied at once, burning the flowers. In particular, note that during the flowering period you may skip fertilizer or apply a small amount of compound fertilizer; "too much fertilizer" is bad for flowering.

Flowers mostly prefer neutral or slightly acidic soil. If the tap water is alkaline, long-term watering will make the soil alkaline, which also affects flower quality. If the soil is heavy and not breathable, it also affects root respiration and can even cause root rot. For watering, basically master "wet then dry"; in winter evaporation is small, so do not water too frequently, as too much water easily causes root rot; before watering, be sure to touch the potting soil with your hand, so you can judge the degree of dryness and wetness of the soil and avoid blind watering.

Most flowers like an environment with high air humidity, so spray more water around the flowers to increase air humidity. Try to keep the flowers in a sunny and well-ventilated place, which can help avoid pests and diseases. The room temperature should preferably not be lower than 5°C, and also not exceed 25°C. Too much water, low air humidity and excessively high temperature are often the main factors causing problems for flowers.

In addition, when growing flowers you should also pay attention to the following aspects:

1. Dry air. When indoor air is excessively dry, flowers often show phenomena such as dry leaf tips or scorched leaf edges. Attention should be paid to methods such as spraying water and covering with plastic film to increase air humidity.

2. Excessive fertilization. Too much fertilizer will cause new leaves to be thick and fleshy, and mostly uneven, while old leaves dry at the tips, scorch yellow and fall off. Fertilization should be stopped immediately, the amount of water changed should be increased to let the fertilizer leach away, or the pot should immediately be turned out, the bulbs rinsed with water and then replanted in the pot.

3. Hot high temperatures. If flowers are placed in a high-temperature spot and exposed to strong direct sunlight, it very easily causes the leaf tips and leaf edges of young leaves to scorch, or leaves to yellow and fall off. They need to be moved promptly to a well-ventilated, shady place.

4. Excessive shading. If flowers are kept in a shady place or a place with insufficient light for a long time, it will cause the branches and leaves to turn yellow.

5. Too dense and not ventilated. If too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied, the branches and leaves grow too luxuriantly, and coupled with no pruning for a long time, the inner branches and leaves lack light, which easily causes leaves to yellow and fall off. Fertilization should be reasonable and pruning strengthened, so as to make it ventilated and let light through.

II. Complete picture collection of indoor flowers

Bulbous flowers: such as narcissus, Dutch narcissus, tulip and hyacinth, all belong to seasonal flowers, with a very short flowering period, generally only 1 week to 2 weeks. Indoors they can be placed in a sunny, cooler spot; if the temperature is too high, the flowers bloom quickly and the flowering period is shortened.

Orchid-type flowers: such as clivia, cymbidium, phalaenopsis, cattleya and dendrobium grow under trees in the tropics in nature, liking humidity and shade, avoiding direct sunlight, and growing well in bright semi-shade. Therefore at home you should spray more water to increase air humidity. In winter they can be allowed to receive soft sunlight so they can carry out photosynthesis and gain more nutrition. Orchid-type flowers are easily affected by snails and scale insects; scale insects can be brushed off with a toothbrush. Take the common clivia as an example: it originates from the subtropical forests of South Africa, where the four seasons are warm like spring, the average temperature is no lower than 10°C at the lowest and no higher than 22°C at the highest. Clivia likes to grow in a warm, moist natural environment with moderate dryness and wetness, and homes should also create a similar environment. Clivia likes soft light and avoids scorching sun exposure. Clivia has fleshy roots and a certain drought resistance; too much watering will cause root rot. The water content of clivia potting soil should preferably be the state where it can be pressed into a ball by hand and falls apart with a gentle press.

Maranta-type and fern-type plants: maranta-type plants such as peacock plant and purple-backed maranta, and fern-type plants such as Boston fern, like semi-shade, warmth, high humidity and well-drained environments, like bright light, and cannot tolerate strong direct sunlight.

Calla lily: likes light, water and fertilizer, and prefers moist soil and high air humidity.

Anthurium: also called flamingo flower, likes a shady, humid, warm and well-drained environment. Scale insects are its common pests, and attention should be paid to controlling them; brushing with a brush is enough.

Cineraria: likes sun, humidity and fertilizer, but during the flowering period fertilization should be reduced, and watering should balance dryness and wetness, preventing excessive dryness or wetness. When temperatures are low, watering should be controlled, and slightly moist is enough. Attention should be paid to ventilation; otherwise, cineraria is prone to powdery mildew or harm by aphids and red spider mites.

Gloxinia: likes warmth and humidity, likes fertilizer, and avoids direct sunlight. Cyclamen likes a sunny, cool and humid climate, with 10°C to 20°C being the suitable growth temperature, and is afraid of high temperatures.

Belgian azalea: by nature likes cool, humid, acidic humus soil.

Christmas cactus: likes a warm, humid, semi-shade environment. The suitable growth temperature is 15°C to 20°C; when the temperature is below 5°C it enters a dormant state.

Calceolaria: likes a warm, cool, humid and well-ventilated environment, is not cold-resistant, and avoids wetness.

Rieger begonia: likes a warm, humid environment and semi-shade environment.

Poinsettia: likes sufficient light, requires loose, fertile soil with good drainage and good aeration, and has strict water requirements; excessively high soil moisture often causes root disease and further leads to leaf drop; insufficient soil moisture leads to poor plant growth and also leaf drop.

Kumquat: likes warmth and humidity and sufficient light, and prefers fertile, well-drained, well-aerated sandy soil; it is not cold-resistant and avoids drought.

Ornamental bromeliad: likes a high-temperature, humid, semi-shade environment. The potting soil should preferably be sandy soil containing humus, and the overwintering temperature should be above 10°C.

Summary: The large collection of indoor flower pictures makes people feel they have to take action after looking. Rather than just being tempted, it is better to act; follow the home flower growing methods introduced by the editor and decorate your beloved home together.