These 4 plants are not suitable for growing on a balcony
1. Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)
Night-blooming jasmine gives off a strong fragrance at night. Although this scent has some effect on repelling mosquitoes, it is also very harmful to people with high blood pressure and heart disease.
2. Coniferous flowers and plants such as pines and cypresses
Coniferous flowers and plants such as pines and cypresses give off an oily scent that makes people feel nauseous, making the whole home environment very unpleasant.
3. Oleander (Nerium oleander)
The flowers of oleander are poisonous, and the floral fragrance they give off easily makes people drowsy; over time it can reduce a person's intelligence.
4. Tulip
Although tulips are beautiful, the flowers contain toxic alkaloids, and too much contact with them can easily lead to hair loss.
If you want to create a small garden that delights you and your family, once you know the list of plants most suitable and most unsuitable for the balcony, it will be much easier to get started. I hope the above sharing from the editor is helpful to everyone!
6 trailing plants that can be hung up to grow and have superbly beautiful flowers
Balcony space is small, so you cannot grow too many flowers and plants, which makes many flower lovers feel troubled. Today the editor has a tip for you: if you feel the balcony is not big enough, you can try growing trailing plants. The first ones you may think of are spider plant or pothos, but the 6 trailing plants introduced to you today are much prettier than spider plant and pothos, and they are flowering plants too.
1. Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Nasturtium likes moisture and fears waterlogging. It is not tolerant of severe cold or intense heat. In winter, spring and autumn it needs plenty of light, and in summer it should be protected from blazing sun exposure.
Nasturtium has plump leaves and beautiful flowers, with flower colors including purplish red, red, orange, yellow and so on. It is a perennial semi-trailing flower and can be propagated by seed, sown in spring or autumn. A whole plant can bloom dozens of flowers at the same time, with extremely high ornamental value!
2. Trailing geranium (Pelargonium)
Geranium likes dryness and dislikes dampness, and likes an environment with plenty of sunlight. It is not tolerant of high temperatures and should not be exposed to blazing sun in summer.
Geranium has relatively strong adaptability and is not very demanding about soil; it likes fertile soil with good drainage. Geranium flowers are brilliantly colored and the flowering period is long, making it very suitable for indoor placement and flowerbed arrangements.
3. Begonia
The suitable growing temperature for begonia is 19-24°C. In winter the temperature should not be lower than 10°C, otherwise it is easily frostbitten. Begonia is relatively shade-tolerant, likes environments with scattered light, and does not like direct strong light!
Begonia is a perennial herbaceous plant; its flowers, leaves, stems and roots can all be used as medicine. The flower shapes are varied and the leaf colors are soft and charming. Potted begonias are often used to decorate living rooms, windowsills and so on.
4. Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus)
The lipstick plant likes a semi-shaded environment. In autumn and winter it should be given plenty of light. The potting soil should be kept moist often, and water accumulation in the pot should be avoided so as not to cause root rot.
The lipstick plant is also called flower vine grass or lipstick flower. It is a perennial evergreen trailing herbaceous flower. Because its inflorescences are mostly axillary or terminal, and their shape closely resembles lipstick, with a tubular calyx much like the tubular outer casing of lipstick, it is called the lipstick plant.
5. Lobelia
Lobelia likes a warm and humid environment and is suitable for autumn sowing; it only blooms under long-day and low-temperature conditions. Lobelia is not very cold-resistant, so in winter it should be protected from frost, and it dislikes intense heat.
Lobelia, also known as mountain lobelia, belongs to the Campanulaceae family, genus Lobelia, with terminal raceme inflorescences and small long-stalked flowers. It is generally used for flowerbeds and as border decoration in flower borders; when potted it can be hung on balconies or used to decorate windowsills.
6. Fuchsia
Fuchsia likes a cool, warm and moist environment, fears high temperatures and strong light, and the temperature should not be lower than 5°C. It is suitable for growing in fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil.
Fuchsia, also called hanging bell or begonia lantern flower, is a perennial semi-shrub.
[Succulent Haworthia cooperi] Complete guide to Haworthia cooperi cultivation methods
Haworthia cooperi is very cute and is one of the small succulent plant varieties that have been quite popular in recent years. It also occupies a very important place in home decoration. Succulents are suitable for making into small bonsai and placing on desks and balconies at home, or placing in churches, where they all have a good decorative effect. It is said that the cultivation method of Haworthia cooperi can be summed up in one sentence: "Not easy to grow well, and also hard to kill." To grow Haworthia cooperi, you must master some basic cultivation methods. Below, the editor gives a specific introduction to the cultivation methods of Haworthia cooperi.
[Basic introduction to the succulent Haworthia cooperi]
Haworthia cooperi is a perennial succulent plant. The plant is initially solitary, but after growing for a longer time it becomes clump-forming. The fleshy leaves are arranged in a compact rosette. The leaves of Haworthia cooperi are very plump, and the color they present is emerald green. But they also have dark linear vein markings; under conditions with relatively sufficient sunlight, the vein markings appear brown, and the leaf tips have fine points. The inflorescence is a loose raceme, and the small flowers are white. The main growing period is spring and autumn, and it is not cold-resistant.
[Cultivation methods for the succulent Haworthia cooperi]
First: Light.The healthy growth of plants cannot be separated from sunlight, and the growth of Haworthia cooperi needs sufficient light. However, if it is too shaded, the plant shape will become loose and not compact, the leaves will be thin and long, and the transparency of the "window" will be poor; if the light is too strong, the leaves will grow poorly and become light reddish brown, and sometimes strong direct sunlight will even burn the leaves, leaving ugly marks; plants grown in semi-shade have plump, thick leaves and high transparency.
Second: Watering.Water is an indispensable part of people's lives, and also an indispensable part of any plant. Water is also very important for the growth of Haworthia cooperi. During its growing period, watering should follow the rule of "do not water if not dry, and water thoroughly when watering." However, it should not be kept dry for a long time either, otherwise although the plant will not die, the leaves will shrivel and the leaf color will be dull, lacking vitality. Haworthia cooperi likes an environment with a certain amount of air humidity. When the air is dry, you can often spray water on the plant and the surrounding environment to increase air humidity, but in the high-temperature season in summer you must remove the beverage bottle, so as to avoid the plant dying from stuffy, hot and humid conditions.
Third: Fertilizing.During the growing period, apply once a month a fully decomposed dilute liquid fertilizer or low-nitrogen fertilizer to plants with vigorous growth. Newly potted plants or plants with weaker growth do not need fertilizing. During the dormant period in summer when temperatures are high or in winter when temperatures are relatively low, there is also no need to fertilize. Fertilizing time should preferably be chosen on a clear morning or evening.
[Precautions for the succulent Haworthia cooperi]
1、At high temperatures in summer, the plant enters a dormant or semi-dormant state, growing slowly or completely stagnating. It can be placed in a ventilated, cool and dry place for care, so as to avoid the stuffy, hot and humid environment "steaming" the plant to death, and avoid blazing sun exposure.
2、Also do not water too much, stop fertilizing, and wait until the weather cools in autumn before resuming normal management.
3、In winter, when the minimum night temperature is around 8°C and the daytime temperature is above 15°C, the plant can continue to grow and should be watered normally.
4、If it is kept for a long time in a low-temperature environment below 5°C, although the plant will not die, frostbite marks will remain on the leaf surface. Therefore, the overwintering temperature for Haworthia cooperi is best maintained above 5°C.
Conclusion:The above is the detailed introduction to the cultivation methods of Haworthia cooperi brought to you by the editor. Because succulents have relatively high ornamental value, they are often used as ornamental plants, with crystal-clear leaves just like carved works. The overall appearance is very peculiar and beautiful, fresh and elegant. Placed in the home, it is very decorative. Haworthia cooperi is very suitable for placing on windowsills, desks and balconies. In leisure time you can admire her unique beauty, and also appreciate the wonder of plants in nature.