What are some shade-tolerant, pest-resistant green plants that are also suitable for growing at home?

In the south in August, the scorching heat still dominates, and at this time some flowers that fear high temperatures are still in their dormant period and no longer bloom. Today, the editor introduces several "foliage flowers" that, besides having few pests, can also release moist water vapor, bringing people a cool feeling in summer.

Umbrella tree

The umbrella tree, also known as Schefflera, has leaves shaped like little pinwheels or duck feet, symbolizing "bringing in wealth and treasure." A healthy umbrella tree has dense, lush branches and leaves, looking overall like a full-of-vitality youngster. It can usually be placed in the living room, on the balcony, in the entryway, and other places. At the same time, it has a large number of leaves, which can absorb harmful substances like nicotine from secondhand smoke.

For care, it likes a humid environment, and its suitable growing temperature is around 18°C to 27°C. During the extremely hot midday, it needs shade and should be placed in a spot with scattered light. In summer, mist the leaves from time to time to keep them moist. In addition, from late spring to early summer, it is recommended to apply a general indoor plant liquid fertilizer once a month.

Trout begonia

Trout begonia is one of the begonia varieties and has become a popular imported flower in recent years. The front of its leaves is covered with a white polka-dot pattern, while the back is purplish-red. Overall, it looks like a flowing dress and has unique ornamental value.

For care, it likes light but fears strong direct sunlight, so mild scattered light suits it best. In summer, when the light intensity is mostly high, add shade promptly, otherwise strong direct light can easily scorch the leaves. The ideal temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees. It likes loose, well-draining, slightly acidic sandy loam, so when watering, a tiny amount of vinegar water can be mixed in once a month.

Philodendron

Philodendron is an evergreen tropical plant in the Araceae family, and flower shop owners also call it Xilin Yu. The varieties on the flower market include more than 20 cultivars such as apricot-leaf vine, red-bract vine, purple-back vine, and little turtle vine. Different varieties differ somewhat in color. Among them, philodendron is the most shade-tolerant and disease-resistant, staying evergreen through all four seasons and bringing many people continuous visual enjoyment.

For care, from May to September, apply a liquid compound fertilizer once a month. It prefers slightly moist soil but not waterlogged conditions. When watering, wait until the soil surface dries before watering, to avoid excessive watering that causes root rot.