These beautiful and easy-to-grow flowers are perfect for spring, place them on the balcony and enjoy them slowly

The Song Dynasty poet Ye Shaoweng once used "Spring cannot be locked in the garden, a branch of red apricot reaches over the wall" to describe spring when all things revive, and it also represents a bright future. Although we do not have a yard, we do have a balcony, so which plants are suitable to be kept on our balcony?

1. Jasmine

Jasmine, everyone surely knows it, noble and pure white, and this is exactly the time to plant it. Jasmine likes warmth and humidity, and grows best in a well-ventilated, semi-shaded environment.

It likes acidic sandy soil. In summer it is best to water it every day, while during the winter dormant period you need to control watering. During the growing period it needs one application of thin cake fertilizer each week. After the full flowering period, it should be heavily pruned to encourage new branches, making the plant neat and sturdy with abundant flowering.

2. Nerve plant

Nerve plant is a small potted plant among foliage plants. Because its leaf veins are clear, its leaf color is elegant, and its texture is even, it is deeply loved by people.

Nerve plant likes high temperature, high humidity and a semi-shaded environment. Nerve plant is a high-temperature plant and is especially sensitive to temperature. The suitable growing temperature is 18 to 24°C. In winter the temperature should not be lower than 13°C.

3. Baby's breath

Baby's breath can be considered today's internet-famous plant. Its small white flowers are like little stars, and it is often used as a flower for gifting.

It is cold-resistant, likes cool climates, dislikes heat and excessive rain, and fears waterlogging. It can bloom throughout the year. It likes warm, humid and sunny environments, and the suitable growing temperature is 15 to 25°C. Among them, the Fairy baby's breath has pure white flowers and very strong adaptability, and can withstand both summer heat and winter cold.

4. Fine-leaf verbena

Fine petals, small flowers, and colorful blooms make verbena the most fitting name of all. In fact, these are not its greatest advantages. What is most fascinating is that its flowering period can basically last all year, it easily fills the pot, and it is also easy to grow.

It likes moisture and light, is robust by nature, and is relatively cold-resistant. In some northern regions it can overwinter outdoors. It has strong adaptability, tolerates salinity and alkalinity, likes warm, humid and sunny environments, and can tolerate semi-shade. Fine-leaf verbena is not strict about soil, but in moist, loose soil it roots at every node and grows luxuriant branches and leaves.

5. Copper coin grass

The least fussy one should be copper coin grass. No matter how it is grown, it can survive. In addition, its name carries a beautiful meaning, so it can be said that every household now grows it. Whether aquatic or potted, it is extremely easy to keep alive.

It likes warmth and moisture by nature. For cultivation, a spot with half-day sunlight or shade is best, and direct sunlight should be avoided. There are no strict requirements for the growing soil; loose soil with good drainage is best, or it can be grown directly in water. It tolerates shade, tolerates moisture, is slightly drought-tolerant, and has strong adaptability. Copper coin grass is robust by nature, easy to plant, and fast to propagate. It can grow both in water and on land, making it one of the ornamental and easy-to-grow aquatic plants.

6. Inch plant

Among easy-to-grow plants, how could the inch plant be missing? Its emerald green leaves with purple leaf edges add a touch of mysterious color, and growing it is also very simple. Just place it casually at home and it instantly raises the style.

It can endure low temperatures of 8°C, is not cold-resistant, fears heat, and can grow normally above 14°C. It requires relatively high air humidity. In dry air, the leaf tips often dry out and the edges scorch. It is not drought-tolerant but tolerates waterlogging, and has no strict requirements for soil pH.

7. Moss rose

Bright red flowers and emerald green leaves present a passionate atmosphere. Combined with its auspicious name, it has the charm of "a heavenly maiden tossing coins on a moonlit night," giving people hope, happiness and imagination.

Moss rose likes warm, sunny environments and grows poorly in dark, damp places. It is extremely tolerant of poor soil and can adapt to ordinary soil.

8. Petunia

Petunia flowers are solitary, funnel-shaped, with double-flowered forms being spherical. The flowers are white, purple or various reds, and are edged with other colors. They are very beautiful, with a flowering period from April until frost.

It likes warm and sunny environments. It is not frost-resistant and fears rain and waterlogging. Its suitable growing temperature is 13 to 18°C. Below 4°C, plant growth stops. In summer it can withstand high temperatures above 35°C. During the peak growing period in summer, it needs sufficient water. Especially in the high-temperature summer season, it should be watered in the morning and evening to keep the potting soil moist.