Flowers that bloom like crazy even in winter - plant them now before it's too late
Before we knew it, mid-autumn had passed, and over the past week temperatures across the country have gradually begun to drop. Cities in the north have only one month left before the heating season begins, and winter often leaves us with the impression of withered trees and biting cold winds. But in nature, there are also some plants that bloom with beautiful flowers in this season. Below we recommend several plants suitable for indoor care in winter that will also flower - as long as the indoor temperature stays above 15°C, they will bloom. Planting them now is just right.
Rieger Begonia
"A tree of pear blossoms overshadowing the crabapple" - everyone has probably heard this line of poetry. It comes from a poem by the Song Dynasty poet Su Shi. Although the poem describes an old man with a young wife, it also reflects from the side how delicate and charming crabapple blossoms are. There are many varieties of crabapple, and the Rieger Begonia is one of them. The Rieger Begonia has diverse and brilliant colors, and its flowers are large and full, making it deeply loved by flower enthusiasts.
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Start caring for it now, and it will bloom around January, continuing to bloom until April next year.
Autumn and winter care tips:
Warm and humid, in a partial-sun environment, temperature must not drop below 15°C. (Send "Rieger Begonia" to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account to learn more about Rieger Begonia care knowledge)
Primrose
Primroses come in a colorful variety of shades, commonly pink, blue, yellow and white, with umbel-shaped flower clusters. When in bloom, they look like dancing fairies, beautiful and enchanting. The primrose is also one of the most popular winter flowers in the world.
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Grow primroses indoors in winter, and they will bloom as early as January, continuing to bloom until the Spring Festival period in March-April.
Autumn and winter care tips:
Care in a diffused-light environment, temperature must not drop below 12°C, grow in slightly acidic soil. (Send "Primrose" to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account to learn more about primrose care knowledge)
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe is the most common flower in home cultivation, and it is also extremely easy to propagate from cuttings - a single leaf or a small section of stem can produce a pot of kalanchoe. When kalanchoe blooms, the flowers cluster together on the flower stalk in groups of up to dozens, very beautiful.
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Kalanchoe generally blooms in December and can continue blooming until April of the following year. It is not only one of the most popular New Year flowers, but also carries a very good meaning - symbolizing that family members will enjoy longevity and health in the new year.
Autumn and winter care tips:
Sunlight must be sufficient, otherwise flowering will be affected. Starting in mid-December, apply a light phosphorus fertilizer weekly. After blooming, you will find the flowers are more abundant and larger. Be careful not to let the indoor temperature get too low (below 5°C). (Send "Kalanchoe" to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account to learn more about kalanchoe care knowledge)
Christmas Cactus
The Christmas cactus has diverse and vivid flower colors, including apricot yellow, bright red, pink and pure white. When the Christmas cactus blooms, its emerald green plant shape combined with its bright and lovely flowers makes it look especially beautiful and enchanting.
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The Christmas cactus is a famous Christmas flower and New Year's Day flower. It generally blooms around New Year's Day, and its flowering period is very long, lasting until March-April.
Autumn and winter care tips:
Sunlight must be sufficient. In an environment with more than 8 hours of sunlight per day, it can bloom in 2 months. The optimal growing temperature is around 15°C. (Send "Christmas Cactus" to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account to learn more about Christmas cactus care knowledge)
Which of these plants have you grown? Actually, there is another plant: the Phalaenopsis orchid, which is also very good, but its care is relatively more meticulous. Flower enthusiasts who want to give it a try can scan the QR code at the bottom and send "Phalaenopsis" to learn more.
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