What flowers and green plants are suitable for a north-facing balcony?

A north-facing balcony gets too little light, so don't just leave it sitting empty! Today I'm sharing a few flowers and green plants that are perfect for a north balcony, so yours can look its absolute best too.

Geranium

Geraniums can be called the "star of flowers" on a north balcony. They come in a huge range of varieties, and both single and double forms can cluster into flower balls, with richly varied colors ranging from fiery red to gentle pink to understated white, and a long blooming period. Geraniums are highly adaptable and5°C is enough for them to overwinter safely. When caring for them, note that you should not water too much; follow the principle of "water when dry, stop when wet," watering about once a week. In addition, they need plenty of light, so you can place them near the window on the balcony to ensure3-4hours of light per day.

Dolphin Flower

The flowers of the dolphin flower look like a pod of little dolphins leaping out of the water, and they are utterly adorable. It grows very well in partial shade, and even faint light can keep it blooming all year round. When caring for it, be sure to maintain air humidity, and you can mist around the plant regularly. In addition, its root system is fairly fragile, so avoid waterlogging when watering.

African Violet

The African violet is short and compact, with flowers clustered in the center of its leaf rosette and strikingly bright colors. It likes partial shade and fears strong light, and10°C or above is enough for it to overwinter safely. When caring for it, keep the soil moist, and you can use a slightly acidic soil rich in humus. Apply a light fertilizer once every half month to promote plant growth.

Azalea

Azaleas come in abundant varieties and brilliant colors. They can instantly bring a dark corner to life. When caring for them, keep the soil moist, watering about once a week. In addition, they need regular pruning to keep a tidy shape.

Ivy

Ivy is a top-quality green plant for a north balcony. Its leaves are emerald green, it stays evergreen all year, and it grows fast. When caring for it, keep the soil moist, watering about once a week. It needs plenty of light, so you can place it near the window on the balcony.

Hosta

Hosta flowers are as white as jade, with a rich fragrance. It is shade-tolerant and cold-tolerant. When caring for it, keep the soil moist, and you can place it in a cool spot. Apply a light fertilizer once a month to promote growth.