Rating TOP 5 beautiful flowering indoor plants: description and care, which plant to choose
In the modern world, the variety of indoor plants knows no boundaries. The more nuances in care you need to take into account, the more difficult it is to choose a suitable indoor flower. To find the ideal one, you need to pay attention to many criteria. Flowering indoor plants are:
- with an abundance of flowers, the usual amount and with rare flowers
- having catchy, bright and nondescript flowers
- with simple, double, tubular, original inflorescences
- blooming all year, for a certain period or for several weeks
- by size: large, medium and small
- requiring special care and unpretentious
- fast and slow growing.
In this review, we will figure out which flowering houseplant to choose to create the coziness of the house with a minimum of effort and cost.
TOP-5 rating of beautiful flowering indoor plants
A selection of the most beautiful flowering indoor plants that perfectly complement the interior.
Based on a survey of indoor plant lovers, we have selected 5 of the most beautiful and less demanding to care for:
Phalaenopsis
Fanelopsis Orchid is an epiphytic herbaceous perennial plant that grows straight up and has beautiful large flowers. The leaves are long, wide, leathery, green or grayish. Strong roots grow from the stem between the leaves and grow downward. Flower arrows emerge from the axils of the lower leaves, from the old part of the plant. On high peduncles, buds are located, which open into flowers. There are plant species with solid colors and variegated.
| Lighting | Diffused glare (east and west windows) |
| Temperature | 15-25 degrees |
| Watering | When the substrate is completely dry |
| Air humidity | 30-40 percent with good air ventilation |
| Fertilizers | Mineral, once a week |
| Transfer | Once every 2-4 years |
- unpretentious, it is enough to water once a week
- blooms for 3-6 months
- variety of colors
- suitable for north and east windows
- leaves quickly grow in width, which hides space on the windowsill
- dust often forms on wide sheet plates; when wiping, there may be streaks
Is it possible to advise this type of plant for purchase? Of course yes, but on condition if you like to deal with flower plants. This is a good gift option, but only for the person who loves flowers and they do not disappear from him. It is best to buy phalaenopsis in small flower shops, where there is a greater selection of them and they are looked after better than in non-specialized stores.
Azalea
Azalea is an evergreen flowering shrub that has bright inflorescences. Leaves are lanceolate, densely pubescent below. Flowers are simple and double, monochromatic and variegated. The color scheme is mainly white and red, yellow azalea is rare. Flowering is quite abundant, often even overlaps the leaves.
| Lighting | Diffuse light or partial shade (east, north or west window) |
| Temperature | 15-18 degrees |
| Watering | Systematic abundant. Once every 2 weeks with acidified water |
| Air humidity | Increased (spraying) |
| Fertilizers | Mineral, once a week |
| Transfer | Once every 3 years |
- blooms beautifully
- odorless (good for those with allergies)
- gets used to new conditions
- finicky in care
A huge plus of the plant is that the flower buds bloom gradually, so they delight with their flowering for quite a long time.
Cyclamen
Cyclamen is also called alpine violet. It is a herbaceous perennial plant with wide leaves and unusual flowers that resemble a flock of fluttering butterflies.The plant has many varieties that differ not only in color, but also in the size of the flowers and the plant itself. The aerial part of the flower grows for several months of the year; for the rest of the year, the tuber is dormant underground. Cyclamen blooms in winter or spring.
| Lighting | Diffused bright light |
| Temperature | In summer 20-25 degrees, in winter 10-14 degrees |
| Watering | Abundant, bottom watering method |
| Air humidity | High |
| Fertilizers | Complex, once a month |
| Transfer | Once a year |
- blooms in winter
- beautiful flowers
- unpretentious in care
- long rest period
- the temperature of the house should be no higher than 20 degrees.
A great gift as an alternative to a bouquet of flowers. It will bloom in a pot for at least a month, and with further proper care it will delight every year with a long and beautiful flowering, alternating periods of rest.
Anthurium
Anthurium is a herbaceous evergreen plant. The leaves have a variety of shapes: heart-shaped, rounded, dissected. Flowers have a variety of shades and bud density. There are dense varnished deep red, or vice versa green, merging with the leaves. Anthuriums look impressive and original, so designers often use them to decorate their projects. Flowers after cutting can stand in water for 3-4 weeks, so they are used when drawing up flower arrangements.
| Lighting | Diffused bright light |
| Temperature | 20-25 degrees |
| Watering | Every 3-4 days |
| Air humidity | High |
| Fertilizers | Mineral or organic, 2 times a month |
| Transfer | Once every 2 years |
- blooms all year round
- bright, beautiful flowers
- variety of colors
- unpretentious in care
- odorless
- poisonous
- does not tolerate overflow
Unpretentious and very original plant. Recommend.
Coleria
Coleria is called the “Colombian beauty”. It is a small herbaceous bush with inclined stems and leaves. Young shoots are erect, but sink with age. The surface of the leaves is covered with small villi. The flowers are bell-shaped. The colors are quite varied, there are numerous specks and inclusions. Blooms from spring to late autumn.
| Lighting | Good lighting without direct sunlight |
| Temperature | 20-25 degrees |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Air humidity | Wet |
| Fertilizers | Complex, once a week |
| Transfer | Once a year |
- very beautiful flower
- easy to clean
- tolerates heat
- blooms from spring to autumn
- not found
It grows rather quickly, once a year you need to plant it with a bush. It does not require special care, it blooms for a long time and is very beautiful.
Selection Tips
Phalaenopsis
It is better to buy a plant in a dry substrate, at an ambient temperature of at least zero degrees, so it will more easily tolerate transportation. The pot should be transparent plastic to make it easier to see the roots of the phalaenopsis and the substrate in which it is located. The orchid should fit snugly in the pot. If it sits loosely, then it was recently transplanted and it is unlikely that it has taken root. The roots should be dense, elastic, saturated with moisture, without any signs of wilting. Discard orchids that have gray or brown roots. The leaves should be dense, elastic, evenly colored, without any mechanical damage, dents, light or dark spots. It is also worth taking a closer look at the presence of pests. The selected specimen should have a tag with the name of the species in order to learn about the proper care of the plant. When transporting, the plant should be wrapped in thick paper so as not to harm the flower, as well as protect it from cold or heat.
Azalea
An average plant specimen adapts to new conditions better than a small or large one. The soil should be slightly damp. The leaves are dense, healthy, without any spots or damage, do not fall off when you shake the pot lightly. It is best to buy a plant brought to the store within 2-3 weeks so that it does not have time to be spoiled by improper care.
Cyclamen
The best time to buy cyclamen is in October-November, during the period of active flowering. It is necessary to inspect the plant well for the presence of pests. Choose a plant with the largest number of buds, bright foliage and a fresh scent. If several buds are unopened, then the plant will delight you with its flowering longer. Usually at home the day after the purchase, the cyclamen lowers the leaves and flowers from top to bottom. It is necessary to water the plant in a tray and provide it with the brightest and coolest place in the house, then it quickly adapts to new conditions.
Anthurium
When buying, the first thing to look at is the leaves, especially the underside. Pests are most common there. The plant should be removed from the protective sleeve, which may hide the presence of rot and disease. The soil must be moist. The dryness of the soil can be judged by the lag of the earth clod from the pot. And if, on the contrary, the plant is overflowed, then the soil will be moist, and the leaves will be drooping. This indicates root rotting. It is best to choose a plant with unblown buds so that it can bloom longer in your home. There should be no dark and black spots on the leaves of the plant. In a healthy anthurium, all parts of the plant are developed harmoniously and proportionally. If the roots are knocked out from the bottom of the pot, then the plant requires an early transplant.
Coleria
Leaves should be free from spots and not curled, have a uniform green color. It is better to choose a flowering plant in order to know its exact variety. Blooms from late May to mid-October. After the plant is at home, it is advised to rinse it under warm water and set it apart from other plants for two weeks. If during this period any pests appear, the plant should be treated with insecticides.
