7 shade-tolerant and easy-care flowers that can bloom abundantly even on a north balcony
Christmas cactus
1. Characteristics: a short-day plant that prefers partial shade; suitable for growing on a north balcony, east or west balcony, and indoors.
2. Minimum tolerated temperature: 5°C
3. Care tips
In autumn and winter, the air is dry, so mist the leaves frequently; after winter begins, move it indoors; spray with monopotassium phosphate solution once a month, keep light exposure within 8~10 hours, and it will bloom after 2 months.
African violet
1. Characteristics: tolerates partial shade and can bloom even with short periods of diffused light; can be grown on any balcony except a south-facing one, as well as indoors.
2. Minimum tolerated temperature: 5°C; with indoor heating in the north, it can bloom continuously
3. Care tips
Be careful to provide shade; even direct sunlight in spring and autumn can scorch the leaves; cuttings taken in autumn grow very quickly; before blooming, water the roots with a 05% monopotassium phosphate solution.
Peace lily
1. Characteristics: shade-tolerant, prefers diffused light, dislikes strong light, and can survive in a dark environment for 30 consecutive days; suitable for growing indoors and on a north balcony.
2. Minimum tolerated temperature: 10°C
3. Care tips
After November arrives, the peace lily must be brought indoors. Usually, mist and spray it frequently to maintain relatively high air humidity.
Cyclamen
1. Characteristics: a short-day plant, shade-tolerant, can bloom with diffused light alone; suitable for east- and west-facing balconies.
2. Minimum tolerated temperature: 0°C
Care tips
Cyclamen likes light fertilizer. From October to December it grows vigorously, so apply a compound fertilizer once every 7 days and keep the potting soil moist but not waterlogged.
Hydrangea
1. Characteristics: a short-day plant that prefers partial shade; suitable for growing on a north balcony or east balcony.
2. Minimum tolerated temperature: -10°C~-5°C
3. Care tips
Water less and mist more. One month before the flowering period, carry out light-shading treatment so that flower buds can form as quickly as possible.
Clivia
1. Characteristics: prefers partial shade; suitable for growing on an east-facing balcony or indoors; on a north balcony, the pot must be rotated frequently.
2. Minimum tolerated temperature: 5°C
3. Care tips
Leaf mold soil is best for the soil; ensure plenty of ventilation; during the growing period, water with beer water 2~3 times a month, and it will grow very well.
Gloxinia
1. Characteristics: tolerates partial shade and can bloom with indoor diffused light alone; suitable for north-facing balconies and east- or west-facing balconies.
2. Minimum tolerated temperature: 5°C; indoors in winter it can bloom continuously
3. Care tips
Usually provide diffused light and ventilation for care; the leaves have fine hairs and must not get wet, so watering is best done by the soaking method; provide shade while blooming to extend the flowering period.