Must-have trendy flowers for autumn and winter, one pot per room for a high-end and elegant look

Fiddle-leaf fig

Trendy rating: ★★★★★

The fiddle-leaf fig has large leaves somewhat shaped like a violin, which is why it's called the fiddle-leaf fig. It's a small shrub and can grow about 2 m tall under normal growth. Keeping one at home is full of bold presence, and all the other small green plants can step aside.

Propagation and care:

1. Fiddle-leaf figs can be propagated by cuttings. Generally, you cut branches from the current year's growth and put them in water to root. After rooting, continue water culture for half a month, then transfer to soil.

2. For a newly bought fiddle-leaf fig, keep it in its pot in a cool, shaded place first to adapt. Water again after 3-5 days. Once it has adapted to the environment, place it in a bright spot indoors and water once a week. Be careful not to water the leaves, as this easily causes disease and leaf drop.

Rubber plant

Trendy rating: ★★★★★

The rubber plant's leaves are glossy and shiny. Keeping one indoors looks very energetic and clean and hygienic. It also has strong adaptability, so it can be called a plant for lazy people.

Propagation and care:

1. Rubber plants can be propagated by cuttings. Cut branches 10-20 cm long and use loose, breathable leaf mold mixed with sandy soil for rooting. The success rate is high and rooting is fast, and it can be done now as well.

2. As long as the rubber plant has adapted to the environment, it can be grown either outdoors or indoors. Be sure to keep it ventilated, water once every 3-4 days, and do not let moisture accumulate in the pot. Occasionally wipe the leaves to prevent dust from blocking their respiration.

Bird of paradise

Trendy rating: ★★★★

The bird of paradise looks a bit like a banana plant. It is a tropical plant and has been deeply loved by many flower growers in recent years. It is grown all over the country, and getting through winter is no problem at all.

Propagation and care:

1. Bird of paradise is generally propagated by division and sowing. After flowering in spring, you can collect the seeds and sow them, or divide and repot in spring and autumn.

2. Bird of paradise likes light, so it is best to place it in a spot with sunlight and water once every 2-3 days. You can also spray the leaves often to keep them moist and prevent drying out. In winter, reduce watering. If your home has heating, it can overwinter safely; if there is no heating, you can wrap the main stem with a plastic bag to keep it warm.

Monstera

Trendy rating: ★★★★

Monstera used to be grown outdoors all along. I never expected it to be so popular now. Besides the common monstera, there are also varieties such as Monstera obliqua, so everyone can choose according to their own preference.

Propagation and care:

1. Generally, potted monstera is propagated by division in spring and autumn. If you come across a large monstera, you can also cut stem sections with roots for cuttings, and they root very easily.

2. For a monstera you bring home, be sure to avoid direct sun exposure and keep it indoors. It does not need too much water; water once a week, and less when the weather is cold. Usually spraying a little water or beer on the leaves can encourage the leaves to split.

Areca palm

Trendy rating: ★★★★

The areca palm has a very tropical feel. Place one in a room and it immediately feels like you're on vacation. However, many flower growers say it tends to get yellow leaves. In fact, as long as you grasp one point, you can avoid this problem!

Propagation and care:

1. Areca palms are mainly propagated by division. For large green plants, you generally need to repot and change the soil once in spring and once in autumn each year. At that time, you only need to divide them carefully, and one pot can become several pots.

2. The areca palm is a tropical plant, and the water and soil in the north are highly alkaline, so it easily gets yellow leaves. Flower growers can keep some ferrous sulfate on hand and mix a little in when watering. Or use fish tank water or fermented rice washing water to water it, to increase the acidity of the soil.

Dragon fruit cactus

Trendy rating: ★★★

The dragon fruit cactus can be said to be the easiest trendy plant to grow. Plant a few stems at home, and there's no need to worry about watering or fertilizing at all - it will grow well even if you just lie back and do nothing!

Propagation and care:

1. Besides buying dragon fruit cactus at the flower market, I've heard you can also cut off a section and stick it in soil to root. However, I haven't tried it yet. I wonder if any flower growers have succeeded?

2. The dragon fruit cactus also belongs to the cactus family, so it can live perfectly well with hardly any watering. Basically, watering once or twice a month is enough. Be careful not to pour water on its body, and do not water too much, otherwise it will rot or grow leggy.