Perennial indoor plants. Photos and names of beautiful indoor flowers

From time immemorial, flowers were grown in houses. With this hobby you can not only decorate your home, give it comfort and warmth, but floriculture also calms you down. nervous system and gives a person privacy alone with his thoughts.

There are an infinite number of varieties of house flowers in nature. Let's look at the most beautiful popular indoor flowers, their names and photos.

Indoor flowers: names of popular species

Here is a list of the most popular indoor flowers in Russia with names and photos:

• Cactus - a very unpretentious plant. His homeland is the desert. The plant easily adapts to any conditions. The cactus rarely bears fruit in the form of flowers. Many gardeners and amateurs consider the flowering of a cactus to be an amazing event. And indeed it is! The sight of delicate flowers visible from behind the needles can awaken warm feelings in any person.

• A very beautiful plant with bright colors. The orchid has the most delicate scent, from which it is impossible to remain indifferent. On this moment There are 60 species of orchids. Each of them has its own individual characteristics and smell.

• This flower can bloom for a very long time if you care for it properly. Most often they are sold in pots with soil. This flower is usually given as a gift on holidays. The gift looks quite nice, and pleases the eye much longer than an embedded bouquet.

• Very unpretentious flowers. They are often grown in pots on windowsills. Bells have many types and colors.

• This flower has related roots with Achimenes, Gloxinia and Saintpaulia. The flowers of this plant themselves are similar to bells and violets.

• The smell of this flower is known to everyone and carries the aroma of love. This flower is considered the king of all scents and is often called the flower of brides. If you care for jasmine properly, it will fill your home with its scent all year round.

• The petals of this flower look like butterfly wings and have a bright color. Cyclamen leaves are dark green in color and covered with silvery patterns. This plant is often planted in the house, because... it is very beautiful and cannot leave anyone indifferent.

Names of indoor plants

In addition to plants that bloom their flowers, there are cultures of indoor leafy plants. They serve for landscaping and often contain elements of interior decor.

Here are the most common houseplants whose names refer to deciduous crops:

• This plant does not have flowers, but thanks to its unusual brightly colored leaves, it will always stand out among other plants. Indoor flowers whose names refer to the flower species may not always attract attention as much as cordyline.

• This plant has beet-colored leaves. To the touch, it seems that they are knitted from threads. The shape of the sheets is oval. The color of the leaves of this indoor plant can range from bright red to crimson.

• Stromanta. Decorative foliage plant. The only decoration of the plant is its leaves. They are very often confused with Cordyline. They can reach a height of 1 m.

• This plant looks like a small palm tree. At home it does not bloom and can grow only 1 m. It collects moisture for a long time.

• A very popular plant that is often used to complement the interior of rooms. Ficus looks more like a small tree with large, numerous leaves. This indoor plant is unpretentious. Exists a large number of species of this plant. Ficus works well as an air purifier.

• This indoor plant has thick leaves that are shrouded in a waxy coating. "Money tree" is considered very hardy in its characteristics. Since ancient times, people have believed that this plant brings wealth and prosperity to the house.

By purchasing any plant for your home, you take on great responsibility. Caring for indoor flowers should be done systematically.

Be sure to take into account that most ornamental plants are brought from abroad, and the fact that they are adapted to our climate does not provide an exact guarantee that the flower will take root in your home. Only hard work and constant care can tame a foreign plant.

In order to keep the plant in good condition, you only need a few minutes daily. It is necessary to inspect the leaves and stems of the flower, as well as probe its soil. This way you will understand whether you should water the plant immediately or not yet.

In such a sensitive matter as gardening, the leaves of the plant play an important role. Using them you can find out whether your indoor plant has enough fresh air And proper nutrition whether it receives enough water for healthy and full growth.

Besides important additions To care for indoor plants, you need the correct indoor temperature and light.

The most beautiful indoor flowers: names and photos

Read specialized literature more often, which will help you take better care of your indoor ornamental plant and become a guide to the world of house flowers.

Homemade flowers in pots: photo, name, and care for them

Geranium

One of the most popular flowers on our windowsills. Geranium pleases with its various colors. Tolerates direct sunlight and various unfavorable conditions in the apartment (temperature changes, drafts). It is best to place geraniums in a sunny room, as the shadow can cause the flower to shed its leaves. Geranium is used as a medicinal plant.

Orchids

Increasingly, they can be found in homes and offices. The fact is that orchids are very beautiful and come in a wide variety of colors. But they need careful care. Flowers love warmth, light that does not fall on the leaves, otherwise they turn yellow and spots may appear on them. Watering is carried out by immersing the pot in water for 10-15 minutes. After which all moisture must drain, otherwise the roots will rot. This is the most common problem with orchids. It is better to grow flowers in transparent pots.

Clivia

Just like an orchid, it loves diffused light. At the same time, she does not like excessive heat and excess light, but the flower will not feel comfortable in cool conditions. It grows best at a temperature of 25-28 degrees. Does not require frequent watering, fertilizing or humidity.

Azalea

Tolerates lack of light well. Does not like direct sunlight on the leaves and drafts. Grows best in moderate indoor temperatures in partial shade. The flower is capricious, but if you care for it correctly, it will delight you with its flowering. In summer, azaleas are often taken out into the open air, but not exposed to the sun or wind. Azaleas are often used to make bonsai.

Tradescantia

A very common climbing plant. He does not need careful care. It is often found not only in homes, but in offices, schools, and gardens. The flower grows very quickly. It is best to hang it on the wall. Requires little light and moderate watering.

Poinsettia

We can recognize it from foreign films, as this flower often decorates the Christmas table. Poinsettia is also grown in our country. Its leaves resemble stars. The flower grows best in a sunny room; in winter it can be given additional dumps. So, the poinsettia will bloom longer. The flower requires good watering, the room temperature is 23-25 ​​degrees. After the poinsettia has bloomed, it needs rest in a cooler room.

Croton

The flower grows well in warmth, with moderate humidity, and loves light. Does not require complex care. In indoor conditions it does not grow more than 100 cm, but outdoors it can reach three meters. Crotons are very common for their interesting appearance and unpretentious nature.

Begonia

Another frequent resident of many apartments. Begonia has fancy leaves that stick out in different directions. Why not everyone loves her. At the same time, begonia is unpretentious. She only needs permanent transplants. Also, in order for the flower to develop better, do not choose large pots for it. For begonias, crowded roots are not harmful. It is better to remove peduncles when the plant has bloomed, as they take a lot of juice from the flower.

Fern

These potted flowers are very easy to care for at home. The beautiful, spreading green fern is very loved by the majority of the inhabitants of our country. They are easy to grow. They do not require special conditions and tolerate shade, coolness and heat well. They can be grown both at home and in the garden. For a flower to grow better, it needs a good, spacious pot that will not fall under the pressure of the abundant and dense above-ground part.

Dracaena

Loves sun and good watering. It has unusual look. The flower is good as a single plant or as part of a composition. Doesn't require a big pot. Loves loose, nutritious soil.

Crassula

Also called Money Tree. Loves the sun, but not direct rays, timely watering. It tolerates cool indoor climates well and is not afraid of drafts. It is better not to plant Crassula if there are pets that can eat the leaves of the plant, as they contain arsenic.

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Selected species bells are successfully used in indoor floriculture. Abundant and long flowering, ease of propagation, simple care, subject to a number of simple rules, have made them popular among lovers of indoor flowers. Bells grown in pots usually have thin, creeping or lodging shoots, so they are mainly used as hanging or climbing crops. Types of indoor bells The most common…

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In indoor culture, varieties and hybrids are grown that are compact, have abundant and long flowering, and, unlike natural species, are less demanding on temperature and water conditions. For modern crossandra varieties, home care is quite accessible even to a beginner, but the tropical nature of the flower determines a number of features that must be taken into account when breeding it. Features of room care...

Crossandra is a genus of beautifully flowering perennial plants of the acanthus family (Acanthaceae), living in the tropical forests of the eastern hemisphere. Some species are used as indoor crops. Family: Acanthaceae. Homeland: India, Sri Lanka. Rhizome: powerful root system. Stem: straight, branched. Leaves: petiolate, oval. Fruit: capsule. Reproductive ability: propagated by cuttings, less often by seeds. Illumination: diffused bright light or partial shade. Watering: moderate, in winter...

You can grow tropical flowers not only in the garden. It turns out that Ixia also grows well at home. In the room, this representative of the South African flora is presented in the form of a corm-like herbaceous perennial. The plant grows up to 50 cm in height and has long narrow leaves. Small buds with a characteristic aroma are collected in a beautiful paniculate, multi-flowered or spike-shaped inflorescence. Leaves on...

Iresine is a genus of perennial tropical and subtropical plants of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). Some species, distinguished by decorative foliage, are grown indoors or in gardens as annuals. Family: amaranthaceae. Homeland: America, Australia, Antilles and Galapagos Islands. Rhizome: superficial root system. Stem: straight or curly. Leaves: petiolate, oval or rounded. Fruit: capsule. Reproductive ability: propagated by cuttings. Illumination: ...

Zamioculcas is a genus of the araceae family, comprising a single species native to the steppes of the highlands of East Africa and the coastal uplands of Zanzibar. Thanks to its unpretentiousness and spectacular appearance, it is becoming increasingly popular in indoor floriculture. Family: araceae. Homeland: East Africa. Rhizome: tuberous with thick roots. Stem: underground, in the form of a tuberous rhizome. Leaves: compound pinnate, glossy. Fruit: single-seeded...

Zygopetalum, or zigopetalum (Zigopetalum) is a genus of epiphytic, or terrestrial flowering plants of the orchid family, growing in the tropical forests of South and Central America. A number of natural species and numerous hybrids are used in indoor culture. Family: Orchidaceae. Homeland: South and Central America. Rhizome: roots are thick, whitish. Stem: short shoots with large pseudobulbs. Leaves: folded, long. Fruit: capsule. Reproductive capacity: ...

Decembrist, or Shlumbergera buckleyi, an epiphytic plant of the cactus family (Cactaceae), a common indoor flower, characterized by beautiful long-lasting flowering in winter. Family: cactaceae. Homeland of the Decembrist flower: South America Rhizome: the root system is weak, superficial. Stem: flat segmented segments. Leaves: none. Fruit: berry. Reproductive ability: propagated by cuttings and grafting. Illumination: light partial shade or diffused light. Watering: moderate,...

Dracaena sanderiana is a perennial herbaceous plant from the genus Dracaena that has long been grown as an indoor crop in China and the countries of Southeast Asia, from where it has spread throughout the world. Dracaena Sandera: general information and photo The birthplace of the species is the tropical forests of Africa, but it became popular after it came to China and others Asian countries. During …

Dracaena (Dracaena) is a genus of trees and succulent shrubs of the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), naturally growing mainly in the tropics of Africa and on the surrounding islands, 2-3 species in South America. Some dracaenas are used as decorative foliage plants in rooms and greenhouses. Family: Asparagus. Homeland: tropical Africa Rhizome: thin, smooth roots. Stem: thick depending on the species...

Dipladenia is a genus of evergreen plants in the family Apocynaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. Common greenhouse and indoor crops. Family: kutrovye. Homeland: Central and South America. Rhizome: tuberous. Stem: curly. Leaves: opposite, leathery, oval. Fruit: leaflet. Reproductive ability: propagated by cuttings. Illumination: bright diffused light. Watering: abundant in summer, limited...

Nature pleases us with a variety of species and the luxury of green decoration; small and large inhabitants of forests, fields and meadows work day and night, producing oxygen and decorating themselves. the world. However, not every plant is our friend. Among the most beautiful and harmless, at first glance, flowers, there are very poisonous and life-threatening plants. So, it has come...

Delosperma is a genus of low-growing succulents of the Aizoaceae family, growing in nature on African continent. Beautifully flowering crops, used in indoor and garden floriculture. Family: aizaceae. Homeland: Eastern and Southern Africa. Rhizome: fleshy. Stem: branched, sometimes woody. Leaves: lanceolate, succulent. Fruit: capsule. Reproductive ability: propagated by seeds and vegetatively. Illumination: photophilous. Watering: does not tolerate waterlogging. Content temperature: ...

So, let's look at the types of Dieffenbachia grown at home. Photo of Dieffenbachia at home Types of Dieffenbachia In nature, there are more than 50 species of Dieffenbachia, some of them are used as indoor plants. It should be noted that the taxonomy of the genus is quite confusing, and often causes difficulties even for specialists. Large variegated leaves of plants have long attracted lovers of indoor floriculture in ...

Dieffenbachia is a genus of perennial rhizomatous herbs of the aroid family (Araceae), naturally growing in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America. Many species are very decorative and are used as indoor plants. Family: araceae. Homeland: Central and South America. Rhizome: powerful root system. Stem: thick, fleshy. Leaves: alternate, large, variegated. Fruit: berry. Reproductive ability: reproduces by apical or stem...

Gesneria, Gesneria (Gesneria) is a genus of perennial herbs and shrubs of the Gesneriaceae family, inhabitants of the tropics of South America. Greenhouse and indoor plants. Family: Gesneriaceae. Homeland: South America, Antilles. Rhizome: tuberous. Stem: erect, shortened. Leaves: elongated, opposite or alternate. Fruit: capsule. Reproductive ability: propagated by cuttings, dividing the tuber. Illumination: does not tolerate open sun. Watering: abundant in summer, limited in winter. Temperature …

Hatiora is a genus of epiphytic and lithophytic cacti native to the tropical forests of Brazil. Some species are greenhouse and indoor plants. Family: cactaceae. Homeland: Brazil. Rhizome: superficial roots, poorly developed Stems: straight or arched, jointed. Leaves: none. Fruit: berry. Reproductive ability: propagated by stem cuttings and grafting. Lighting: bright light without direct sun. Watering: in...

All types of geraniums grown indoors are called “indoor geraniums”. These are perennial herbs or subshrubs with strong stems up to 60 cm high, dissected leaves and bright flowers collected in umbrella inflorescences at the tops of the shoots. They come from South Africa, first appeared in Russia in 1795, and since then, for several centuries, they have been considered one...

A compact variety of Jameson's gerbera (G. jamesonii Bolus ex Hook.f.), a beautifully flowering perennial plant of the Asteraceae family, bred specifically for growing as a pot crop. Family: Asteraceae or Asteraceae; Genus: perennial herbs; Homeland: South Africa; Rhizome: powerful, with numerous cord-like roots; Stem: shortened, with a single strong peduncle, height - 20-25 cm; Leaves: light green, with wavy, notched edges, ...

Let's be honest, we don't spend much time in nature. And the less we are surrounded by it, the stronger our craving for the beauty of forest glades, gardens, the smells of herbs and flowers awakens. And this craving, uncontrollable and subconscious, forces everyone to invite nature into their homes, apartments, balconies, factories, offices, to surround their lives...

Of the many varieties of plants, the most suitable for growing at home are indoor slender heather (Erica gracilis) and wintering heather (Erica huemalis). Slender heather is an evergreen shrub up to 40 cm tall, with linear (4 pieces in whorls) light green leaves up to 5 mm long. Flowers are 5-10 mm long, bell-shaped, pink-red in color, arranged in 4...

A famous and popular plant due to its long flowering period, it is a South American plant of the Nyctoginaceae family, widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the country. Bougainvillea flower has 14 species in its genus and can bloom in its homeland under natural conditions all year round. Homeland: South America. Family: Nygoginaceae. Illumination: bright light. Watering: abundant in summer, moderate in winter. Temperature: summer +20...

Description: a plant of the euonymus family from the genus of evergreen and deciduous shrubs or small trees, numbering about 200 species, most of which grow in Southwestern China. Homeland: Eurasia. Family: Euonymus. Keeping temperature: summer - +18 +22°С, winter - +5 +10°С. Watering: abundant in summer, moderate in winter as needed. Air humidity: average, spraying is recommended. Reproduction: ...

Adiantum is very widespread, growing in subtropical, tropical and temperate zones. Often found in the Caucasus, Crimea and mountains Central Asia. As a rule, it settles near water bodies, along rivers, lakes, and streams. Homeland: subtropical regions globe. Keeping temperature: in summer +20 +22°C, in winter +14 +18°C. Watering: regular in summer, moderate in winter. Humidity: up to 60%. Lighting: diffused light,...

Indoor azalea is a perennial plant belonging to the heather family and the genus Rhododendron. The ancestor of cultivated indoor varieties of azaleas is the Indian Rhododendron (Rhododendron indicum) - natural look. Description: the most common indoor azalea is found in 2 types - Indian and Japanese, but the most popular is Indian (rhododendron simsii). It is an evergreen small shrub up to 50 cm tall. Almost always …

“There is a scarlet flower in the world, scarlet, bright fiery like the dawn...” - this is how I associate the wonderful plant Episkos flower. Although the Greek translation sounds exactly the opposite - “dark, green”. “Somewhere there, beyond the seventh pass, a breath as fresh as the wind, the most fabulous and unprecedented, the most magical flower will flare up...” Indeed, the patrimony of Episcia is such a distant...

Plant type: annual. Description: This is a magnificent annual plant that produces a large number of colorful blue flowers, in the center painted in a yellow tint. Belongs to the Gentian family. Exacum is not tolerant of cold temperatures and is therefore typically grown as a summer annual in many regions, and in cool climates the plant is often grown...

Plant type: cactus. Homeland: South America. Growth rate: slow. Description: Frederick Schlumberger was one of the leading collectors of cacti and grew them at home. Most likely, he was the first European who was able to cultivate this plant. It was discovered in Brazil around 1816. Most people think that cacti grow in hot sands and rocks...

Plant type: bulbous. Description: these plants do not withstand winter outdoors, and most often they are grown in the garden as annuals. They reach a height of 15 to 30 cm. They belong to the amaryllis family. In total, two species are known in the genus. Homeland: Mexico. Foliage: This plant has narrow lance-shaped leaves. Care: the plant needs careful...

Plant type: perennial, tuberous. Description: This group consists of fifteen hardy, deciduous, tuberous-rooted perennials belonging to the Primrose family. IN wildlife they grow in Greece and Syria. They reach a height of 20 to 30 cm. Homeland: Southern Europe. Foliage: dark green, heart-shaped, with silver spots. Humidity level: moderate. Care: This flower requires careful care. ...

Plant type: perennial, shrub. Description: These are hardy plants belonging to the Asteraceae family. Their colors can be any shade except blue. Flower sizes and shapes come in a huge variety. Some are spherical in shape and have concave petals in the center, some have tubular shaped petals and you can see small needles at the end of them. Homeland: China, Japan, ...

Usambara violets are the most common indoor flowers around the world. The number of their varieties can surprise even an experienced gardener. However, not everything is as complicated as it seems at first glance. If you know some techniques for their selection and agricultural technology, then you can use these unpretentious plants to create a real garden on your windowsill. To begin with...

In nature, there are more than 400 species of violets on earth. Several species and their hybrids are common in culture. The cultivation of violets in gardens was known even before our era, but special interest in them appeared in the 19th century in England. Currently, breeders are working to select and create new varieties of violets. Today the flower...

Plant type: perennial. Homeland: Mexico. Golden mustache - care Caring for this plant is easy. Growing environment: home, greenhouse or garden. Humidity level: moderate. Aroma: present. Description: slow growing perennial with 15-25 cm waxy foliage arranged alternately. The bases of the leaves are very close and overlap each other, due to which it seems that it is all one...

dwarf tree kumquat or kinkan many grown at home as a fruit-bearing citrus houseplant. The kumquat looks very attractive, it looks like a bonsai or mini tree in a pot with an evergreen crown and small golden-orange fruits.

The fruits of indoor kumquat can be eaten; unlike most citrus fruits, they are eaten with the peel; it is soft, sweetish, with a strong refreshing aroma. Some of us in winter, during the ripening period of kumquat, prefer to buy small fruits of this citrus instead of juicy sweet oranges and tangerines, which are not inferior in vitamins and nutrients to other citrus fruits. Kumquat fruits contain a lot of vitamin C, essential oils and pectin substances, thanks to them this fruit will protect you from colds, cure coughs, relieve tension, stress, increase tone and improve the digestion process.

Growing kumquat at home will give you not only aesthetic pleasure, but also useful fruits. The kumquat is native to Southeast China. In Chinese, the name of this plant means “golden apple”.

09 Jul 2017

Alstroemeria flowers very similar to lilies, they are the same large, bright, with silky petals with a pattern of specks and long stamens protruding from the center. Many people call alstroemeria flowers “lilies of the Incas”, since this plant comes from South America, the mountainous regions of Peru and Chile. Flower shops sell alstroemeria cut flowers, which are often used to make wedding bouquets, but alstroemeria flowers are rarely grown in gardens or as indoor plants due to a lack of knowledge about caring for this plant.

Total genus Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria) includes about 50 plant species. Alstroemeria has roots with thickenings in the form of tubers; erect flexible stems, covered with dark green lanceolate leaves, grow from the buds on them. A loose inflorescence is formed on the upper part of each shoot, which can bear from 4 to 15 flowers. Alstroemeria flowers, depending on the type and variety, can be white, yellow, orange, pink, or purple. Some flowers have 2-3 petals of a different shade and a pattern of spots or strokes.

26 Jun 2017

Zamioculcas zamifolia- a decorative deciduous indoor plant, which many call it the “dollar tree” and is grown in the house as a symbol of well-being. Zamioculcas zamifolia belongs to the aroid family, but differs in many ways from its related indoor plants - monstera, dieffenbachia, alocasia.

Long (up to 1 meter) curved feathery leaves of Zamioculcas grow from underground tubers. The leaves are thickened at the base, and on the upper part they have opposite shiny, regular leaflets with a pointed tip. As it grows, Zamioculcas forms a lush bush of unusual fan-shaped leaves. The original appearance and unpretentiousness of this plant have made it popular among indoor plants.

23 Apr 2017

IN modern world Most people work in offices at computers; they spend time among faceless furniture and other equipment. most of its time. Office workers They have to keep in mind a lot of information, which is why they feel sore, their eyes get tired from monitors, and stress accumulates. Indoor plants will help improve the atmosphere in the workroom; it is enough to place several green pets in a free corner or on the windowsill so that you can direct your gaze to the plants. It has been proven that green color helps relax the eye muscles and relieves emotional stress, which helps restore performance. Not only employees, but also company managers are interested in greening office interiors. Indoor plants are necessary to create a cozy, relaxed atmosphere, and they also purify the air. harmful substances and saturate it with oxygen.

What indoor plants should you choose for the office?

06 Feb 2017

Traditional indoor plants perfectly decorate the interior, but do not attract as much interest and attention as rare exotic flowers from the bromeliad family. Plants from this family are rarely grown at home; unpretentious species are more often used - guzmania, echmea, tillandsia, but there is another equally spectacular bromeliad plant with a decorative rosette of leaves and an original inflorescence - billbergia.

Rod Bilbergia (Billbergia) includes about 60 species of plants, all of them grow in the South and Central America, as epiphytes on trees, snags, and on the ground or between the crevices of stones on the slopes of rocks. This genus was studied by the Swedish botanist Wilberg in the 18th century. Many species of Billbergia are grown in botanical gardens and greenhouses, but there are hardy species adapted to ordinary apartment conditions.

12 Jan 2017

Unusual indoor plants of exotic beauty attract the attention of many gardeners and simply lovers of indoor plants. Looks bright and original neoregelia flower from the bromeliad family. Many people think that everything exotic plants Difficult to care for, they require the creation of special conditions, so such plants do not become widespread. Neoregelia is an exception to the rule; this plant is very unpretentious, and growing it at home will not be a hassle even for a novice gardener. It is important to know that caring for plants from the bromeliad family has its own characteristics; if you follow these rules, you will definitely achieve success when growing neoregelia at home.

07 Jan 2017

Precious orchids Not grown for their beautiful showy flowers, these plants are prized for their unique leaves. Precious orchids are exotic plants; they are not often found among gardeners; they are grown by collectors, providing them with special care and maintenance.

Jewel orchid leaves have a velvety surface, they can be light green or almost black, and the veins of the leaves look like sparkling golden, silver or reddish lines, as if the pattern was cast from precious metal- gold, silver or bronze.

Most often grown at home precious orchids from the genus Ludisia (Ludisia) or Gemaria (Haemaria). These decorative foliage orchids have become popular because they are the most unpretentious, unlike orchids with velvety leaves from other genera. Even a novice gardener can grow Ludisia in normal home conditions next to other indoor plants, and all other types of precious orchids require high air humidity. The most common type is Ludisia versicolor (

Tetrastigma is more suitable for landscaping spacious halls, lobbies, and offices than small rooms in an apartment. The climbing plant tetrastigma is also recommended for landscaping public spaces because this vine is unpretentious, does not require special conditions and is easy to care for. The powerful, rapid growth of climbing shoots promotes vertical greening of walls and columns; you just need to guide them along stretched strings along the surface. Also, with the help of the tetrastigma plant, you can create green screens, which can serve as a division of the room into zones. Green corners in public spaces create a favorable climate and help improve the emotional and physical well-being of people.

18 Dec 2016

“Emerald beads” - this is the name of decorative houseplant ragwort rowley. At first glance, the “green beads” hanging from the pot may seem artificial, but in fact they are living plant a succulent that grows well at home if you follow the rules of care and maintenance; they are almost the same for all succulent plants.

Rod Krestovnik (Senecio) includes more than 1,500 thousand species of plants, all of them belong to the Asteraceae family. Since godsons grow in different climatic zones, these plants are varied in appearance, among them there are beautiful flowering plants, unusual succulents, shrubs and small trees. About 30 species of plants from this genus are used in decorative floriculture and indoor culture.

As an indoor potted plant, the most widespread godson rowley, it is grown in hanging form in hanging baskets or on high stands and shelves so that the thread-like long stems strewn with green beads hang down freely.

08 Dec 2016

Flower "Bride and Groom"- This is a bell or campanula, which is grown as a houseplant. The indoor bellflower is often grown in pairs, planting two varieties with white and blue flowers in one pot, which is why this flower got its name.

Room bell It blooms long and luxuriantly, its greenery is almost invisible. This flower is often grown in an ampelous form; the thin stems of the plant hang from the pot and bell flowers bloom on them like a waterfall.

Family Campanula (Campanula) includes about 300 species of annual and perennial plants. Many types of bells are grown in the garden, but only one type is used in indoor culture - Campanula equifolia or Campanula equifolia (Campanulaisaphylla).

Related to the culinary delicacy of asparagus, as a houseplant it is distinguished by its unpretentious disposition, active growth and long life in a pot. Several species of this crop, thanks to their needle-like foliage, ampelous or bush-like form, have long earned the respect and love of flower growers. The decorative effect of the plant is complemented by rare but memorable flowering. The white flowers collected in clusters are small but fragrant. After they wither, red round berries are formed.

Aspidistra

From South-East Asia is an ornamental deciduous plant, the main attraction of which is large, wide-lanceolate leaves up to 80 cm long. In catalogs, among photos of indoor flowers with the name “aspidistra,” you can find specimens with variegated leaves, decorated with white or yellowish stripes. The flowers of this species are inconspicuous and even invisible. Corollas of a reddish-brown or purple color appear close to the ground.

Balsam

House flowers in pots, in the photo, are popularly called “Vanka Mokrym” or “touch-me-not.” , which has taken up residence on the windowsills of our grandmothers, loves moisture, light and warmth. An extremely unpretentious plant, thanks to the presence of a mass of varieties, is ready to please the gardener with the flowering of simple and double flowers of various shades.

Begonia

Begonia – rare plant, which has decorative leaves and flowers. There are more than 1,000 cultivated varietal and hybrid forms in the world that are actively used for landscaping indoors and outdoors. House flowers can differ in the way they are propagated, be bushy or hanging, bloom seasonally or permanently.

Connoisseurs of decorative deciduous crops highly value the bright, unique greenery of these unpretentious, fast-growing flowers.

Indoor geranium (pelargonium)

Unpretentious, profusely and long-blooming pelargonium is an ideal indoor flower for beginners. The plant easily adapts to life in an apartment, can be shaped, can be renewed if necessary and reproduces vegetatively without any problems. And the sea of ​​the most varieties different forms and colors will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and decorate the interior.

Hibiscus

A perennial plant related to garden mallows and lavateras, it has taken root as a houseplant in Russian conditions. A large flowering crop is grown as a shrub or standard tree. At proper care and sufficient nutrition, it has an enviable longevity, grows to a height of 2–2.5 meters and regularly produces spectacular red, pink, and coral flowers.

Hippeastrum

The bulbous perennial plant is popular due to its easy care and incredibly vibrant blooms. It is accompanied by the appearance of powerful, up to 70 cm tall, peduncles with several simple or double flowers. The color of the corollas depends on the variety and can be variegated, white, pink, scarlet or deep purple. The leaves form a furry basal rosette, have a smooth surface and a pointed linear shape. In autumn, this type of indoor flower begins a dormant period that lasts several months and requires dry, cool storage of the bulbs.

Gloxinia

Velvety large bells and the same exquisite “soft” oval-shaped leaves - character traits home flower gloxinia. A tuberous plant with a winter dormant period, flowering requires long daylight hours, nutritious soil and a wide pot.

Above one rosette of leaves, several dozen spectacular flowers can simultaneously flaunt in all shades from white to deep purple.

Guzmania

Guzmania attracts attention thanks to its bright foliage bordering the not so noticeable and lush inflorescence. Flowering, which begins after 3 years of planting and lasts up to 3 months, means the imminent death of the mother plant, which must be replaced by basal daughter rosettes.

Dieffenbachia

An ornamental deciduous plant with large leaves of different colors is relatively unpretentious and stands out high speed growth and numerous natural and varietal forms. As in nature, at home, the flower with the name shown in the photo in a pot should receive enough moisture, warmth, nutrition and a lot of bright, but diffused light.

Dracaena

Accustomed to truly “Spartan” conditions in nature, dracaena is not capricious in an apartment. Several of its varieties are grown as house flowers, eventually forming a “tree” with a bare trunk and a cap of tough green or variegated foliage at the top.

Zamioculcas

Zamioculcas, a tuberous plant from the Araceae family, is often found in the collections of gardeners who are keen on evergreen ornamental deciduous crops. An unpretentious indoor flower with a height of 50 to 150 cm forms several powerful, dense stems covered with glossy oval-pointed leaves. Adult plants, with proper care, form milky-white inflorescences-cobs.

Kalanchoe

Encyclopedias and catalogs of indoor flowers with photographs and names of plants often contain references to. Moreover, plants with this name are often included in the list of ornamental and medicinal crops. It's about about different related species, interesting and remarkable in their own way.

The common features of all varieties are unpretentiousness, rapid growth, easy propagation by all available vegetative methods and responsiveness to care.

Decorative varieties amaze with the splendor of their flowering, and the viviparous species of Kalanchoe will help cope with skin and colds.

Clivia

Clivia is an evergreen rhizomatous plant with a powerful basal rosette of long leathery leaves. During flowering, the plant produces a powerful peduncle with bright orange-yellow corollas gathered at the top into an umbrella. At home, flowers last for more than 3 weeks.

Maranta

Arrowroot is a low, often creeping or ampelous perennial with decorative foliage, on one leaf blade combining shades of light and dark greens, purple and pink, white and brownish tones.

Euphorbia Mile

Euphorbia Milya in Russia is better known as " crown of thorns" This unpretentious plant in nature reaches a height of 2 meters. In a pot, a succulent with a stiff stem covered with long thorns and a tuft of leaves at the top is much smaller. The unusual appearance of the plant is completed by small inflorescences bordered by bright bracts in scarlet, pink, yellow and white tones.

Sansevieria

Sansevieria or “mother-in-law’s tongue” has been a regular on window sills for many years. This unassuming house flower is popular for its tough foliage, with a variegated pattern or a light border.

is one of the most common indoor flowers, but the cylindrical variety with pointed, erect leaves of an original shape is only gaining adherents.

Crassula

The decorative house flowers in the photo owe their name to their fleshy, coin-like leaves. Crassula or “money tree” is an excellent houseplant that even a beginner can care for. In terms of endurance and easy propagation, the flower can only be compared with Kalanchoe. Even a fallen leaf soon takes root and gives rise to a new plant.

Tradescantia

Tradescantia is an excellent ampelous flower for home growing. The plant is characterized by rapid growth, high decorativeness, unpretentiousness and easy agricultural technology. The presence of varieties with variegated foliage of different shades allows you to create unique compositions using one crop. It is moisture-loving, amenable to crown formation and takes root easily, in water or on the ground.

Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis or "butterfly-like" flower. This most popular orchid in nature is an epiphyte. At home, the flower is content with a special pot and substrate, unlike ordinary soil. Relatively simple care for phalaenopsis allows a novice orchid lover to master all the features of these ornamental plants.

Usambara violet (Saintpaulia)

At first sight, the Usambara violet captivates with the appearance of its fleecy foliage, gathered in lush rosettes, above which simple, semi- or double flowers of the most bizarre shapes and colors reign with a bright cap. Modern varieties of Saintpaulia number in the thousands and represent giant and dwarf plants, plain and variegated flowers, green leaves and greenery with white or pink edging.

Ficus

Catalog of indoor flowers with photographs and names various types and varieties of ficus can be published as a separate book. Today there are almost a thousand varieties of this plant; several dozen are grown in culture, in the form of a bush, tree, ground cover and even hanging specimens. The most widespread is rubber.

Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum is the leader among plants in its ability to purify air. But this is not the only reason for the popularity of indoor flowers. An unpretentious and easily propagated indoor herbaceous perennial forms lush rosettes of pointed-lanceolate leaves of green or variegated color. The peculiarity of the culture is the flowers and daughter rosettes of the plant formed on long hanging shoots.

Hoya

Among domestic vines, hoya occupies one of the first places in beauty and popularity. An evergreen perennial with long stems covered with dense “waxy” leaves and umbrella-shaped inflorescences of fragrant star-shaped flowers, it leaves no one indifferent. At the same time, ivy growing on a suitable surface does not require special care and is excellent for keeping at home.