Plants that are beneficial. The best flowers for the house: what flowers are better to grow at home

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In late autumn, I want to add color to life and to the surrounding interior, and since it is easiest and most useful to do this with the help of indoor plants, the article today will be about them.

The history of growing plants at home goes back over 5,000 years, according to scientists.

Over the past time, the perception of indoor plants has changed, now we grow most of the flowers with decorative purpose, forgetting that green friends can be good for our health if chosen correctly.

In addition, well-chosen flowers will complement the most modest room, create comfort, enliven the atmosphere. They will be pleasing to the eye. winter evenings when it's cold and uncomfortable outside.

The positive effect of domestic plants on the human body is well studied and beyond doubt. Here are some "useful" examples:

Closed, unventilated areas contain a fairly large amount of carbon dioxide. Plants take in CO2 and release oxygen into the air.
There are many objects around us made of toxic materials. All of them emit substances, to put it mildly, not useful for our body. For residents of megacities, simple ventilation will not help to get rid of odors and toxins, because outside the window is air saturated with exhaust gases and emissions from enterprises that contain fine dust, heavy metals, sulfur and other substances. Many plants are able to absorb substances harmful to humans, and many types of indoor plants release phytoncides into the air - substances that kill microbes.
Modern apartments are full of devices that emit electromagnetic radiation - computers, refrigerators, microwaves, TVs, hair dryers. Its prolonged exposure affects the well-being causing headaches, insomnia and fatigue. Part of the electromagnetic radiation is also absorbed by our green pets.
AT winter period heating radiators dry out the air in the room, which is bad for the skin and health in general. Houseplants, on the contrary, moisturize it.
Many medicinal plants can be kept at home and used to treat wounds, burns, colds and other diseases.

It should be noted that flowers do not require as much care as animals. Caring for them can be entrusted even to a child who will learn to appreciate and cherish the beautiful.

When creating a corner of wildlife, it is worth taking a closer look at those plants that are especially useful for different reasons.

For example, chlorophytum absorbs up to 80% of harmful substances, thereby purifying the air. It successfully fights moldy fungi and pathogenic bacteria.

Aloe is a home doctor. Helps with colds, headaches, treats inflammation and stops bleeding. Aloe juice is effective for the treatment of bronchi, stomach ulcers and gastritis, as well as tonsillitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis and many other diseases.

About what houseplants useful for the home, you can talk for a long time, general information you can read about what flowers must be in the house suitable for any room in the article. There you will also learn about pets, which for various reasons, imaginary and real, are not recommended to be kept at home.

It is equally important to choose the right place for each plant so that its effect is maximum.

Indoor flowers for the kitchen

Peppermint is grown not only on the street, but also in pots on the windowsill.

It stimulates digestion and improves appetite. Mint leaves will be a good seasoning for many dishes.

Saintpaulia, or Uzumbar violet, perfectly cleans the air of carbon monoxide. It also moisturizes it, which is important for the kitchen and helps smooth out temperature changes.

Ficus collects dust well. Its leathery leaves are easy to wipe and wash. Ficus saturates the air with oxygen, cleans from odors and harmful impurities.

Golden Scindapsus is a fast-growing vine that purifies the air well and is unpretentious enough to fit in the kitchen. Scindapsus will look beautiful as in hanging planter as well as kitchen cabinets.

Sansevieria, or mother-in-law's tongue, is so hardy that it can be kept directly near the stove. It tolerates a lack of light, partially compensated by artificial lighting.

The style of the kitchen is wonderfully complemented by lemon, pomegranate blossoms, miniature peppers.

At one time, I grew hot peppers in flower pots in the kitchen for quite a long time, I must say that it is very unpretentious, and gives a crop of peppers without any problems.

Indoor flowers for a children's room

In the children's room, plants that have a calming effect on the nervous system and relieve stress will be most appropriate.

It can be citrus fruits: lemon, orange and others.

It does not matter whether the tree will bear fruit, so you can grow it from the seed with your own hands. Citrus leaves have no less beneficial properties than fruits. Essential oils secreted by these plants will soothe the child, relieve fatigue, provide a healthy and sound sleep.

Fat woman, otherwise Money Tree”, will instill in the child diligence and purify the air in the nursery.

Hippeastrum

and cyclamen

effectively destroy harmful bacteria. In addition, their beautiful appearance can wake up Creative skills baby.

Do not put cactus, dieffenbachia, Benjamin's ficus, philodendron, ivy in the child's room. These flowers can cause allergies or be traumatic.

Indoor flowers for the bedroom

A good choice for this room would be myrtle

and eucalyptus.

The leaves of these plants secrete substances that relieve bronchospasm and facilitate breathing, which is useful for asthmatics.

Araucaria will fill the room with the freshness of a coniferous forest if you can properly care for it.

In general, according to Feng Shui, for mutual love and harmony, red plants should be placed in the bedroom. It could be feces

anthurium

or spathiphyllum.

The red camellia will refresh the relationship even when there are no problems between the couple.

Do not put thorny plants in the bedroom, as it is believed that they contribute to quarrels and irritation. Ivy, tradescantia, hoya, scindapsus are considered to be "husbands". Why this happened, one can only guess))

Indoor flowers for female happiness

Talking about what plants are useful for the home, how can you forget about the flowers that bring harmony and love to the house. In the first place, of course, spathiphyllum, which is called so - " woman's happiness". He will help a single woman find her soul mate and keep the love of a married woman.

Aichrizon has leaves that look like hearts. The plant grows no higher than 30 cm and brings love and happiness to its owner.

Fruit dwarf pomegranate, according to legend, will strengthen relationships if eaten by both spouses.

Can geraniums be kept at home?

The answer to this question can only be positive.

Geranium has long been known for its healing properties. Pelargonium (geranium) destroys pathogenic bacteria, fights moths, can relieve irritation and insomnia. It is believed that this flower drives out evil spirits and evil spirits. Moreover, it promotes self-expression, luck and achievement of goals.

Unfortunately, in one article it is not possible to present all the useful indoor plants for the home with a photo. Experiment, grow them, and you will see that the atmosphere in your home will change in better side 🙂

The article used materials from books and articles: "Encyclopedia of indoor plants" N.B. Sheshko, "Indoor plants: energy defenders or vampires" T. Pevnaya, “Healing houseplants” by phytotherapist N. Danikova, “Influence of houseplants on the health of schoolchildren” N.P. Medvedev.

The choice of a houseplant does not have to be based on the external beauty or rarity of the flower. One of the most important properties of the plant is also its effect on health. Right choice home flower will allow a person not only to enjoy the beauty of the plant, but also to maintain / improve their health. So let's combine business with pleasure by choosing beautiful indoor flowers that positively affect our well-being!

The healthiest indoor plants

Chlorophytum

Indoor chlorophytum is very useful for apartment residents. Considered one of the most effective room air purifiers. His beneficial features lie in the ability to process the air, cleaning it from harmful substances, including formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is found in furniture, insulation, plastics, tobacco smoke, and much more. Its synthetic component is very harmful to human health. As a rule, the increased content of formaldehyde is fixed in apartments. Chlorophytum is able to clear the air of such harmful substances in a day. Another advantage of chlorophytum is that it absorbs carbon monoxide and actively releases oxygen.

It has also been scientifically proven that activated carbon in a pot with this flower several times increases its cleansing properties.

Chlorophytum does not require special means or skills in caring for him (just likes abundant watering).

indoor geranium

Pelargonium, also known as geranium, has a beneficial effect on the nervous mechanisms of the human body. It makes it easier for people to bear stressful situations and nervous states. Geranium also has a positive effect on sleep, so even doctors recommend getting this flower for people with insomnia. Geranium helps people with headaches or pressure problems.

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Pelargonium also has the ability to neutralize dangerous viruses and diseases, recycle carbon monoxide into oxygen, to normalize the level of humidity in the air. In short, the health benefits of it indoor flower. Geraniums are best kept in the bedroom, but don't place the plant right next to your bed.

Geranium is not whimsical in terms of handling, it is easy to care for it. And many gardeners even specially breed geraniums for themselves.

Peppermint

Peppermint is a cultivated plant widely grown in gardens. However, people often plant this plant at home in pots. This type of mint has a special fresh and invigorating aroma.

It helps to reduce stress, improve appetite and relieve headaches.

Sansevieria rids the air of harmful synthetic products of evaporation coming from linoleum and other artificial materials that are so rich in our modern apartments and offices.

In addition, sansevieria improves the human immune system, and also effectively replenishes the lack of oxygen in enclosed spaces.

Alternative names for this color are Mother-in-law's tongue and Pike tail.

In general, these are very hardy plants, plus very compact.

myrtle and eucalyptus

Myrtle among people is known as evergreen. Like eucalyptus, it has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. Special substances that produce eucalyptus and myrtle help to facilitate the respiratory process.

In simple words, breathing in the same room with these plants becomes easier. These plants cleanse the lungs, relax the bronchi, and neutralize spasms. Doctors advise to have these plants for people with lung diseases or asthma patients.

homemade lemon

Lemon decorative tree releases substances that destroy bacteria and germs in the air, thereby purifying it. Experienced growers, from their own experience, advise putting a lemon tree in the bedroom.

Growing an ornamental lemon at home requires special conditions, as well as special maintenance rules.

laurel

Bay leaf not only has a special unique taste, but is also able to fight strong viruses.

Due to the heavy traffic on the roads, a lot of toxic substances accumulate in nearby houses, which get there with exhaust gases.

Chamedorea fights these substances and cleans the air of pollution. Hamedorea should be installed if the house is close to a busy highway.

ficus

This plant is the best at cleansing the air of dust. Ficus also humidifies the air in the room.

The essence of the principle of action of ficus is the release of phytoncide. This substance prevents the growth of microorganisms. Ficus accumulates room dust on its leaves and thereby eliminates the spread of infection in the air.

The method of caring for ficus is distinguished by its simplicity. It is necessary to periodically remove the layer of dust accumulated on the leaves with a damp cloth. This will allow the ficus to be saturated with oxygen and continue to accumulate all the excess dust in the room.

Aloe

AT traditional medicine The healing properties of aloe are widespread. Its leaves are actively used to treat burns and inflammation.

There are more than 500 types of aloe, so for proper plant care you need to know characteristics specific type.

Asparagus, better known among people as asparagus, has the ability to release special substances into the air that contribute to quick recovery damaged tissues and rapid healing of fractures.

It has long been believed that asparagus prolongs youth. it home plant improves not only the elasticity of the skin, but also its general condition. Asparagus saturates the human body with oxygen, purifying the surrounding air from heavy metals, toxins and gases. It is usually recommended to put it in a room for people with various respiratory diseases. But it will also benefit people who are not ill.

Rosemary

This type of plant is characterized by the fact that it helps with diseases such as bronchitis or asthma. Often pulmonologists advise people who have problems with the respiratory system to get this plant at home.
Rosemary also increases the activity of people, relieves stress and helps with fatigue.

The oils that rosemary releases have a positive effect on the circulatory system, and thereby increase the efficiency of the brain, improve concentration and attention.

coniferous plants

This type of plant freshens the indoor air by emitting a forest scent. Such a smell quickly relieves fatigue and exhaustion of the mind. Coniferous plants include araucaria, juniper and cypress.

Juniper (bonsai)

You can often see these plants in offices or offices. The air in such rooms is usually stagnant, which has a bad effect on human health. Exactly because of this reason coniferous plants and placed in places where people are during the whole working day.

Cactus

The length of the needles of a cactus is an indicator of its effectiveness positive influence on human health. It differs from other plants in that it is able to neutralize electromagnetic radiation by reducing air ionization. In simple words, it is able to reduce harm from a computer or TV.

Most often, the cactus is placed on the desktop near the personal computer.

chrysanthemums

Among chrysanthemums, dwarf chrysanthemums are especially noteworthy.

They exhaust a bright pleasant aroma, allowing a person to stay in good shape and keep good mood. Home conditions require special rules for keeping chrysanthemums.

These semi-shrubs neutralize bacteria that cause inflammation, such as streptococcus.

This plant, in addition to its beautiful appearance, also has the function of fighting viruses and bacteria.

About 90% of all fungi and harmful microorganisms are destroyed by substances emitted by begonia. Another begonia, like a cactus, significantly reduces the harm of electromagnetic radiation emanating from household appliances.

Since ancient times, man has felt his inseparable connection with nature. He not only enjoyed inhaling the smell of leaves and the scent of flowers, but also felt a surge of vigor and strength at the same time. Since ancient times, people have known that many plants are able to heal, and turned to them for help. Therefore, a person intuitively sought to transfer a piece of wildlife to his home. And in our time, scientists have found that many indoor plants that decorate apartments and offices perform the function of "cleaners" of the air. They not only saturate the atmosphere of the room with oxygen, but also get rid of many pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, the volatile substances they release have a beneficial effect on the human body, and some of them are capable of neutralizing harmful substances and radiation. One of the most useful indoor plants is chlorophytum (Chlorophytum). To purify the air in a room of about 20 square meters 6 copies of plants are enough. Chlorophytum leaves have the ability to absorb toxic substances released by synthetic finishing materials, as well as contained in the combustion products of gas - formaldehyde, sulfur and nitrogen compounds. Therefore, this plant will be very appropriate in the kitchen with gas stove and in the living room. The ability to absorb formaldehyde and other toxic substances is also possessed by common ivy, spathiphyllum, dracaena, and hamedorea. Hamedorea (Chamaedorea) is especially recommended for houses located near highways, as it neutralizes the evaporation of harmful substances contained in exhaust gases - benzene, trichlorethylene.
Ficus performs the same function. In addition to saturating the air with oxygen, moisturizing and cleaning from toxins, it releases phytoncides that suppress the vital activity of microorganisms. The gloss of its leaves traps a lot of dust, and when washing or rubbing the leaves, it is easily removed. Since ficus produces oxygen in daytime, and absorbs - at night, then putting a pot with this plant in the bedroom, and even more so in the nursery, is not recommended. Its ideal habitat is a kitchen or rooms with windows overlooking an industrial area or a freeway.
The unpretentious plant sansevieria (Sansevieria), popularly called "mother-in-law's tongue" or "snake skin", can rightfully be considered an oxygen generator. Sansevieria helps human body adapt to changing conditions, increasing its immunity. Thus, it protects against colds, reduces the harmful effects of drops atmospheric pressure, temperature and air humidity. It also protects against toxins released by synthetics and linoleum. Geranium (Pelargonium), or pelargonium, performs the function of a "home doctor" for functional disorders nervous system. The aroma of geranium relieves nervous tension, helps with insomnia, neurosis, stress, as well as with oncology. The substance geraniol secreted by it has an antiviral and antibacterial effect, kills the viruses of staphylococci and streptococci. And pelargonium seems to “suck out” carbon monoxide and dampness, repel flies, and refresh stagnant air. Therefore, in addition to the bedroom, it is well suited for the kitchen.
Indoor lemon (Citrus × limon) is valuable not only for its fruits. Its leaves, which are the source of 85 medicinal substances, sterilize the air. In the room where the lemon grows, pathogens stop multiplying. Essential oils of lemon leaves, orange, grapefruit, muraya, orange and other citrus fruits can lower high blood pressure, give a feeling of cheerfulness and improve general condition, increase brain activity.
The well-known aloe (Aloe) among many peoples is famous for its healing properties, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, choleretic, wound healing, and as a remedy for burns. And its juice helps to improve appetite, increase the secretion of the digestive tract and normalize digestion, increase the protective functions of the body, accelerate recovery processes in tissue damage. It turns out that he releases oxygen at night, so he belongs in the bedroom.
In the presence of chronic diseases, asparagus (Asparagus) is indispensable. By its presence, it helps to accelerate the healing of bone fractures and damage to the skin, improve skin elasticity. It is useful for various pulmonary diseases, as it strengthens the lungs. Asparagus is detrimental to many pathogenic bacteria. In addition, it absorbs heavy metals from the air.
For people suffering from chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchial asthma, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, it is simply necessary to plant medicinal rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) in your home, the phytoncides of which are a therapeutic therapy for these diseases.
Myrtle and euonymus, eucalyptus and kalanchoe, thanks to their antibacterial properties, help to increase immunity and prevent the development of a cold. Groups of 4-5 of these plants have an effective effect even at a distance of about 1.5 - 2 meters from them. Coniferous, philodendron, syngonium, peperomia, ever-flowering begonia, epipremnum pinnate, nephrolepis, tradescantia have cleansing properties. Scientists have found that some strains of bacteria die faster from phytoncides secreted by dracaena, amaryllis, hyperastrum agapanthus, ziferantes than from garlic. Experts recommend chlorophytum, ivy, aloe and sansevieria as effective air purifiers, and for one person it is recommended to have 10 crested chlorophytum plants, 4 pieces of geranium, one each of lemon, philodendron or other vines, several cacti.

Indoor plants are found in almost every apartment, in every house, they not only purify the air and saturate it with oxygen, they decorate the interior, make the home atmosphere much more comfortable and nicer. Moreover, there are plants whose benefits are special, and for a favorable atmosphere in the house, you must definitely put a couple of flowerpots on the windowsill.

What are the benefits of indoor plants?

The benefits of indoor plants can be assessed in different ways. Some plants have powerful healing properties and may well replace a home first-aid kit (for example, aloe. Allow its leaves to be used in the treatment of many diseases). Other plants emit useful phytoncides, purify the air from impurities and heavy metals (for example, geranium, chlorophytum, myrtle, asparagus, etc.). Some plants are able to release such an amount of phytoncides and essential substances that the air in the apartment becomes truly healing (cypress, thuja, cryptomeria). The benefits of the next category in their beautiful and original appearance that decorates the interior.

When you consider that many types of plants are edible and can be grown in pots on a windowsill, their benefits become even more obvious. These plants include: parsley, dill, cilantro, onion, garlic, mint, lemon balm, basil, tarragon, rosemary, etc. the presence of flowerpots with these herbs will not only saturate the apartment with fragrance, but will also expand the range of culinary dishes that you cook .

Asparagus, white-spotted begonia and monstera - reduce the concentration of salts of heavy metals and harmful microorganisms in the air.

Properties of indoor plants:

Melissa, monstera, lavender, geranium, basil, jasmine relieve stress and help normalize sleep - these plants can be safely placed in the bedroom.
Disinfect the air lavender, thyme, eucalyptus, sage, cinnamon,
Improve memory and tone up lemon, bergamot, thyme, rosemary, mint, basil.
In diseases of the respiratory tract, it is useful to inhale the phytoncides secreted by rosemary.
Kills viruses and bacteria - laurel, geranium, peperomia, cypress.
Many plants are considered energy cleaners, for example, nephrolepis, pelargonium, ivy, passionflower improves energy in the house. It is believed that if you plant an avocado seed, then love will come to the house.

Harmful and dangerous indoor plants

Most houseplants are beneficial, but there are a number of plants that are dangerous to keep indoors, especially if you have children or pets. For example, plants of the Euphorbiaceae family - their leaves contain toxic milky juice, which causes severe poisoning.

The leaves of such plants as monstera, dieffenbachia, anthurium, syngonium are also poisonous.

Variegated greens of decorative foliage and bright buds flowering plants for the home perfectly decorate the interior, plant trees and shrubs, enliven the space, creating a warm cozy atmosphere. But for indoor flowers to really become a decoration, you need to try. After all, all plants for the house have their own character. Some cultures do not require complex and painstaking care, they grow well even among beginner growers. Others are capricious, whimsical, sensitive to the slightest changes in environmental conditions. And if a lot of things fail the first time even experienced flower growers So what should newbies do? What colors to start creating a flower garden in the apartment?

This article will help you navigate and choose right course beginner flower growers, will be useful for experienced florists. Here you will find information on where it is better to place indoor flowers, what conditions to provide them with. Learn about the features of care depending on the time of year and find out which flowers are considered the most unpretentious. Possessing necessary knowledge, with indoor plants will find mutual language everyone who wishes.

To grow beautiful, healthy and viable houseplants, you need to create them suitable conditions maintenance and proper care.

Some flowers like shade, others prefer to grow in a well-lit place, while many cannot stand direct Sun rays. There are friendly cultures that easily tolerate the neighborhood, but there are loners who need a lot of free space. These are mainly large shrub or tree forms that are best placed on the floor or a low stand, in a niche or corner of a room.

No less important are other conditions of detention - watering, temperature, air humidity, soil properties, the presence of nutrients. There are flowers that need to be cut often to form a beautiful crown. In general, there are many subtleties, which is why a competent choice of indoor plants is so important, especially for a beginner.

TOP 5 unpretentious indoor flowers

For those who have never grown flowers at home, it is better to start with resistant species that are not demanding on the conditions of detention, easy to care for. The best unpretentious indoor plants for beginners are cacti, succulents, some representatives of the aroid family, ivy, and spurge. These Spartans can adapt to the most adverse conditions maintenance and unstable regime of care. They will not die due to dry air, they will not get sick after a missed watering, they will adapt to any (within reason) temperature conditions.

Most of the plants that are unpretentious in their care belong to the group of decorative foliage, and only a few of them bloom.

Zamiocalcus. An unpretentious representative of the aroid family with beautiful compact leaves of rich green color. Glossy, shiny leaf plates, located on thick petioles, give the flower a very strict, at the same time elegant look. In room culture, Zamiokalcus grows up to 80 cm, not higher. He loves warmth, normally tolerates drought, partial shade, bright sun. With poor care, it sheds leaves, but as soon as the regime resumes, it releases new shoots and quickly recovers.
Sansevieria. The type of succulents is represented by various green-leaved varieties and hybrids with variegated leaf plates. Large elongated leaves resembling swords, very tough, do not fade even in severe drought.
Spathiphyllum. flower with beautiful leaves on long cuttings collected in basal rosettes. This is one of the few resistant plants that can bloom. During the flowering period, the spathiphyllum is decorated with yellowish-greenish inflorescences-cobs, surrounded by a delicate white veil - a bract. Spathiphyllum can adapt to different conditions light, normally tolerates shade, blooms for a long time. But in order for flowering to be continuous, it is important not to allow complete drying soil in a pot.
Chlorophytum. A flower with variegated elongated leaves and long shoots looks very attractive, requires a minimum of attention. Chlorophytum is equally comfortable in the shade and in the bright sun. The plant will not die if you skip watering or forget to feed. Daughter rosettes that form on shoots quickly take root in water, which makes it easy to replace old cultures with young specimens.
Ivy. Fast growing, hardy climbing plant looks great on supports, can be grown as an ampel culture. Flexible shoots in contact with the soil are easily rooted. There are classic varieties with green foliage and hybrids in which the leaf plates are covered with patterns or borders. Ivy grows well in the shade, but easily adapts to bright light. He loves moisture, while calmly tolerates the passage of several waterings, quickly recovers.

Knowing which flowers are easier to grow, you can start creating your house of plants. And having gained a little experience and skills, it will be possible to start breeding more demanding crops, such as:

azalea;
orchid;
gardenia;
streptocarpus;
fittonia and many others.

Light requirements

The division of flowers into light-loving and shade-loving is rather arbitrary, since even for the same plant, the requirements for illumination may differ depending on the phase of development (rest, growth, flowering).

Many people believe that all flowers prefer sunlight and do not grow in the shade. But this is wrong: there is shade-loving plants who do not like the sun. Many undersized cultures that came to us from the jungle love the shade - because in nature they are surrounded by the darkness of tropical thickets.

And if watering, humidity and air temperature can be controlled, then the level of illumination is largely determined by the location of the room and the number of windows, their orientation. Not all crops will be able to grow in a shaded room with windows facing north, and not all flowers are suitable for southern window sills.

Depending on the requirements for illumination, indoor flowers are divided into three groups:

photophilous;
shade-tolerant;
shade-loving.

Light-loving indoor plants known and popular with flower growers:

cacti;
succulents (agave, spurge, aloe, stapelia, haworthia, gasteria);
cultures of the arec family, bromeliads;
laurel;
passionflower;
bougainvelia;
cyperus.

It is important to understand that for growing light-loving crops fit room with good diffused lighting, while many of them do not tolerate direct sun, the bright rays of which can burn the leaves.

Shade-tolerant plants that normally tolerate partial shade:

asparagus;

ficus;

dracaena;

begonia;

aralia;

ivy;

certain types of begonias;

species belonging to the amaranth family;

ferns (especially asplenium);

monstera.

Shade-loving crops that grow best in shade or partial shade:

clivia;

tradescantia;

fatsia;

coniferous species.

For those who do not know all the intricacies and are just starting to grow floriculture, it is better to put plants on the east window or window sills overlooking west side. And light-loving indoor plants for southern windows should not be forgotten to shade at lunchtime.

East and west windows are the most versatile places to place house plants.

Other features of care

Fabulous flower garden in an apartment, with beautiful, brightly flowering, healthy and viable plants, it can be grown only by providing them with suitable conditions - watering, spraying and removing dust, fertilizing.

Watering

Watering houseplants can be done in two ways:

through the soil (the method is applicable to most crops);

through the pallet (carried out for those plants that are prone to decay).

Cacti growing in nature in drought conditions do not like frequent and abundant watering. BUT moisture-loving plants, such as asplenium, should be watered frequently, not allowing the soil in the pot to dry out completely. For most varieties of begonias, cyclamen and uzambar violets, watering is carried out through the pan. It is filled with water, and after an hour the remaining water is drained. Such measures are necessary to prevent root rot.

Watering is carried out as the top layer of soil dries with soft, settled water. room temperature, or slightly warmer.

Spraying and dust removal

Dust from shoots and leaves is removed with an ordinary damp sponge. To prevent damage to the leaves, they must be supported from below. To clean the dust of cacti, use a brush with soft hair. They also remove dust from plants if their leaf plates are covered with small hairs, for example, from Saintpaulia (they cannot be sprayed).

Maranta, ferns, calathea and other moisture-loving crops need to be sprayed often, especially in winter, when heaters are on (they dry the air a lot). Otherwise, the tips of the leaves will begin to dry in plants, they will lose decorative look, will hurt. For spraying take settled water at room temperature. Leaf plates are moistened on both sides.

The more water remains on the surface of the plant after spraying, the longer it will remain around the flower. high humidity air.

When spraying flowering crops, it is important to ensure that water does not fall on the buds, otherwise the inflorescences will fall off ahead of time.

top dressing

Almost all flowers for the house need regular fertilization. With a lack of nutrients, plants develop worse, do not bloom profusely, or flowering does not occur at all.

Fertilizers for indoor plants are:

dry (in the form of granules, sticks);

liquid (subdivided into foliar, root).

Before feeding, the plant must be watered so that the fertilizer does not burn the roots. When applying root fertilizers, it is important to ensure that the liquid solution does not get on the shoots, foliage.

Periods of plant development

In the development of each plant, periods of growth and rest are distinguished. This must be taken into account when organizing care and conditions of detention.

Autumn

To avoid negative impact wind and rain, plants that were on the veranda, terrace or balcony in summer are brought into the room with a moderate temperature. After adaptation, they can be rearranged to permanent places for wintering. Plants shedding leaves are best placed in the shade (a basement or a room with no windows will do).

Watering plants is carried out in the morning every other day. The frequency of watering is gradually reduced, the application of fertilizers is completely stopped.

Winter

In winter, plants enter a dormant period. At this time, it is better not to place them near heating appliances or fireplaces. For additional air humidification in the vicinity of flower pots put water containers. On frosty days, cultures are rearranged from the windowsill so that they do not freeze.

Flowers are watered in the morning with water at a temperature of about 24–25 ° C. Spraying can be carried out, but if the room is cool, it is necessary to remove excess moisture from the leaves (shake off, wet the leaves).

Rooms for wintering flowers need to be ventilated from time to time. But for the time of airing, it is better to take the plants out of the room, or at least put them away from the window.

In winter, artificial lighting will help compensate for the lack of light.

Spring

In the spring, when the plants wake up and enter the phase of active growth, they need to be examined. Remove wilted leaves, clean the leaf plates from dust, check the soil.

Plants that are diseased or attacked by pests should not be placed next to healthy crops.

In March, you can transplant, resume feeding. From April, watering is transferred to the evening. Increase the frequency of spraying and airing the room to provide plants with access to fresh air.

Summer

Summer for indoor flowers the most favorable period comes: a lot of light, heat, Fresh air. At this time, they are actively developing, growing, blooming.

Flowers in the summer need to be sprayed daily, moistened in a timely manner. If a flower pots standing outdoors, they need to be shaded from the hot afternoon sun, protected from the wind, watered twice a day. In order for flowering to be plentiful and long, we must not forget about the timely application of fertilizers.

Plants standing on open balcony or terrace should only be fertilized in dry, warm weather.

The basis for choosing a flower for the home is an objective assessment of the conditions that we can provide it with. Some may love light and moisture, others prefer drought, partial shade. Therefore, before buying a particular flower, it is better to carefully study the requirements for its content. Find out what kind of lighting is suitable for a plant, at what temperature and humidity to grow it, in what soil to plant it, what and how often to feed it.

By correctly applying knowledge in practice, you can create around yourself real home plants, surprising with bizarre shapes, enlivening everything around with green foliage and full of bright colors of flowers.