What flowers are suitable for an east-facing balcony? 10 plants that won't die in the sun and still grow into a full pot

Do gardening friends with an east-facing balcony always worry? The sun shines for a while in the morning, and by noon there is no direct light left. So what can you actually grow that will survive and even thrive? In fact, the "part-sun" environment of an east-facing balcony is especially friendly. If you pick the right plants, it takes almost no effort at all. Today I will recommend several that are easy to grow and beautiful.

Advantages of an east-facing balcony:

Plenty of morning sun:4-5 hours of soft light, which will not scorch the plants

Shade in the afternoon: suitable for flowers that fear harsh sun

Good ventilation: roots are less likely to suffocate and leaves less likely to rot

Downside: there is basically no direct light in the afternoon, so sun-loving roses and succulents may grow a little more slowly. But the plants below actually grow better on an east-facing balcony!

Pothos - a must-have for beginners

Features: shade-tolerant and easy to grow, in water or in soil

Care:

Water once a week1 time, and only when the soil is dry

Wipe the leaves occasionally and they will grow glossier

You can grow it as a hanging plant, which saves a lot of space!

Monstera - the ins style internet favorite

Features: the leaves are incredibly artistic, a champion of shade tolerance

Care:

Watering once every half month is enough

Repot once a year and it will keep getting bigger

You can propagate it by division, turning one pot into many

Phalaenopsis orchid - blooms last incredibly long

Features: the flowering period lasts as long as 3-6 months, with a very upscale look

Care:

Grow it in sphagnum moss and water only after it dries out completely

Do not spray water onto the petals while it is blooming

After the flowers fade, cut off the flower spike and it can bloom again

Kalanchoe - a blooming machine

Features: many colors, a long flowering period, easy to keep alive

Care:

Water less in summer, give more sun in winter

Prune after flowering and it will bloom again soon

Stems stuck into soil will root and grow

Asparagus fern - a scholar's favorite

Features: airy and elegant, suited to Chinese-style decor

Care:

Keep it ventilated, otherwise the leaves easily turn yellow

Spray water often to raise humidity

Do not expose it to harsh sun or the edges will scorch

African violet - the mini blooming king

Features: blooms several times a year, the size of a palm

Care:

Bottom watering is the safest method

Just place it on a bright windowsill

Leaf cuttings are super easy to propagate

Ivy - a hanging expert

Features: evergreen all year round, purifies the air

Care:

Drought-tolerant, water only after the soil dries out completely

You can shape it into a heart or a ball

Do not let cold wind hit it in winter

Calathea - the beauty standard

Features: gorgeous patterns, and the leaves fold up at night

Care:

Likes humidity, so you can mist it

Sensitive to cold, so keep it warm in winter

Do not put it in direct sunlight

Wax plant - fragrant blooms

Features: the flowers look as if made of wax, with a rich fragrance

Care:

Drought-tolerant, water sparingly

Give it a trellis to climb or grow it as a hanging plant

Do not move it once it starts blooming

Coral bells - a colorful carpet

Features: the leaves are brilliantly multicolored, cold-tolerant and shade-tolerant

Care:

Can be grown in the ground or in pots

Shade it in summer, otherwise it will scorch

The colors are brightest in autumn

Small tips for caring for plants on an east-facing balcony

Water by the rule of dry-then-wet: an east-facing balcony has good ventilation, but evaporation is slow, so never water too often!

Turn the pots regularly: plants grow toward the light, so turn them 180 degrees every week to keep their shape

Light feeding, frequently: use slow-release fertilizer or diluted liquid fertilizer, once a month1 time during the growing season

Pay attention to ventilation: especially in summer, open the windows to prevent pests and diseases

Prune in time: clear away yellow leaves and dead branches at any time to keep things looking neat

Although an east-facing balcony is not very sunny, ventilation is very important. Open the windows often and do not let the potting soil sit stifled. Each kind of flower needs a different watering frequency, so do not water just because everyone else does. Feeling the surface of the potting soil is the most reliable way to judge. Beginners should not start with plants that are too delicate. Start by practicing with pothos and geraniums, and you will gradually gain experience. Turning an east-facing balcony into a small garden really is not hard!