What flowers are suitable for growing on a family balcony?
What flowers are suitable for a balcony? Flowers suitable for growing on a family balcony
Placing plants on a balcony is not a simple matter either, and it is not enough to just pick any plants and put them on the balcony and consider everything done. Balconies facing east, south, west and north are suitable for different flowers too~
1. East-facing balcony
Characteristics: direct sunlight in the morning, and only scattered light in the afternoon.
Plant types: suitable for growing short-day and slightly shade-tolerant plants, such as Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera), clivia (Clivia miniata), orchids, azaleas (Rhododendron), amaryllis (Hippeastrum), poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), spiderwort (Tradescantia), calla lily (Zantedeschia), camellia (Camellia japonica), etc.
2. South-facing balcony
Characteristics: good ventilation, ample light, long sunshine duration, large temperature difference between day and night, high daytime temperature, low nighttime temperature, high evaporation, and relatively dry air.
Plant types: suitable to choose light-loving and heat-loving plants, such as geranium (Pelargonium), dahlia (Dahlia pinnata), moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora), Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis), hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), petunia (Petunia) and ornamental pepper, impatiens (Impatiens), cockscomb (Celosia cristata), primrose (Primula), jasmine (Jasminum), Aglaia odorata, orange jasmine (Murraya paniculata), scarlet sage (Salvia splendens), cacti, aloe (Aloe), etc.
3. West-facing balcony
Characteristics: no direct sunlight in the morning, but direct sunlight in the afternoon with high light intensity and a longer duration.
Plant types: mostly choose climbing plants, such as grape, morning glory (Ipomoea), honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata), star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), Chinese trumpet creeper (Campsis grandiflora), wisteria (Wisteria), etc.
4. North-facing balcony
Characteristics: only scattered light for most of the day, insufficient light and relatively low temperature.
Plant types: should choose shade-tolerant flowers, such as spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus), banana shrub (Michelia figo), fuchsia (Fuchsia), wax begonia (Begonia cucullata), lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana), Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa), heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica), pothos (Epipremnum aureum), gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), money tree (Pachira aquatica), etc.