Today we’ll talk about our favorite and popular indoor plants.

Indoor plants are grown to decorate the interior, refresh, purify indoor air and as an alternative to live pets, because some people care for plants like children.

Without flowers in pots, mini bushes, exotic palm trees, orchids, containers with summer flowering seedlings on balconies, would you agree that our life would be much more boring and grey?

In addition to the fact that flowers at home are beautiful and cute, there is another aspect - status - expensive, original plants in large houses, apartments, cottages - they greatly ennoble, stylize, and increase the cost of the interior. More information about all flowers and their care can be found.

Among palm trees and tree-like trees, the most popular are: Yucca, Dieffenbachia, Dracaena, Monstera, Ficus.

Yucca

“Yucca (lat. Yúcca) is a genus of tree-like evergreen plants of the Agave family (Agavaceae). Previously, this genus was included in the subfamily Dracaenoideae of the Liliaceae family, later it began to be included in the Agave family (Agavaceae). According to modern concepts, the Yucca genus belongs to the Asparagaceae family.”

Pictured is Yucca

Yucca aloifolia most often lives in our apartments - this is a decorative and miniature species of these plants. Yucca non-ornamental grows mainly in hot countries - in the southern United States, Mexico and Central America.

Dieffenbachia

“Dieffenbachia (lat. Dieffenbachia) is a genus of evergreen plants of the Araceae family, common in the tropics of South and North America.”

Dieffenbachia in the photo

A plant with large oval leaves, a green stem, can reach a height of 2-3 meters, rarely blooms under artificial conditions. The juice of the leaves is poisonous, causing dermatitis, burns of the throat and skin. You need to use gloves when handling the plant and keep it away from children.

Dracaena

“Dracaena (lat. Dracāena) is a genus of plants of the Asparagus family, trees or succulent shrubs. The number of species, according to various sources, is from forty to one hundred and fifty. Most species are native to Africa, a few to southern Asia, and one to tropical Central America."

Pictured is Dracaena

Like yucca from the asparagus family. Looks like yucca.

Several varieties of dracaena are grown at home. A worthy plant that harmoniously brightens up the interior.

Monstera (Philodendron)

“Monstera (lat. Monstéra) - large tropical plants, vines; genus of the family Araceae."

Pictured is Monstera

In its non-decorative form, it is common in hot countries - in the tropical rainforests of the equatorial belt of America, parts of Brazil, and Mexico.

A liana with huge “holey” leaves is a beautiful plant if taken care of well. There are versions that absorb negative energy and release carbon dioxide at night, so it should not be placed in the bedroom.

Ficus

“Ficus (lat. Ficus) is a genus of plants of the Mulberry family (Moraceae), which forms the monotypic tribe Ficus (Ficeae). Most species are evergreen, some are deciduous.”

There are only about 840 types of ficus, some of them are decorative and can be grown at home.

The most popular domestic species: Ficus rubber, Ficus dwarf, Ficus benjamina.

Each species has many more varieties and varieties.

Ficus benjamina. Usually a small tree with pointed, oblong, glossy leaves. At home, with good care, such a plant grows up to 2-3 meters in height.

In the photo Ficus benjamina

About ficus Benjanimin varieties: “There are many varieties with leaves of different sizes, colors and shapes. The most popular among Russian gardeners: Danielle, Exotica, Monique, Barok, variegated Starlight and Reginald, small-leaved Natasja, Kinky, Wiandi. Dwarf varieties are used for bonsai.”

At auctions (on the Internet for example) you can buy such a flower for 400-1000 rubles.

Ficus rubbery- a tree with large, dense, pointed-oval, smooth, glossy leaves 20-30 cm long and 10-20 wide.

In the photo, Ficus rubbery

“The most famous ornamental varieties:

Ficus elastica ‘Decora’ - with bronze young leaves;

Ficus elastica ‘Doescheri’ - withvariegatedleaves«.

“Ficus Benjamin is the symbol tree of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.” It’s hard to imagine, but these green trees are relatives of fig trees, growing in warm countries; fig trees, or fig trees, grow berries such as figs. Figs are very sweet and healthy berries; we sell them in dried form. Sometimes decorative ficus trees also bear fruit, somewhat similar to figs.

There is even experience when ficus was grown from the seeds of figs purchased at the market, you just need to be patient and take very good care of it, although according to reviews from those who grew such a miracle, it is very unpretentious, and after sprouting it quickly gains growth. The small fig tree is quite a fashionable house plant.

Among the succulent indoor plants and cacti, the most popular are: Crassula, Aloe, Kalanchoe, Cacti, Sansevieria, Euphorbia.

Crassula (or money tree)

“Crassula (lat. Crássula) is a genus of succulent plants of the Crassula family. Includes between 300 and 350 species, of which more than two hundred are native to South Africa; a significant number of species are distributed in Tropical Africa and Madagascar, several species are found in southern Arabia.

Many species are used in indoor floriculture; indoor plants of this genus with round leaves that look like coins are sometimes called “money trees.”

In the photo there is a fat woman

It grows quite slowly, a compact tree with a dense, delicate trunk and fleshy, oval, coin-shaped leaves. The leaves contain a lot of arsenic, so it is dangerous to eat them; you need to keep the plant away from children.

With good care it can bloom, but it does not bloom very impressively.

Aloe

“Aloe (lat. Áloë) is a genus of succulent plants of the subfamily Asphodelaceae of the Xanthorrhoeaceae family, containing more than 500 species, common in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”

In the photo Aloe arboreal

In the decorative version, the most popular species are Aloe tree and Aloe aristata. Aloe is a very useful flower. Its juice heals wounds and helps with a runny nose. Raw materials are widely used in medicine for the manufacture of drugs.

Kalanchoe

“Kalanchoe, also Kalanchoe (lat. Kalanchoë) is a genus of succulent plants of the Crassulaceae family. More than two hundred species are known, growing in tropical and southern Africa, South and Southeast Asia and the tropics of South America.”

Pictured is Kalanchoe

The photo shows flowering species of Kalanchoe

It is also a very healthy flower; the juice has healing properties. On each leaf, “babies” are “born” to collapse: small plants with roots, you just need to plant them in the ground and the finished plant will be ready in a couple of months. An ordinary Kalanchoe is a rather inexpressive plant; all its strength lies in its healing properties. But the blooming varieties are very beautiful, bright, and expressive.

cacti

“Cactaceae, or Cacti (lat. Cactaceae) - a family of perennial flowering plants of the order Cloves.”

Among the cacti there are very interesting and unusual representatives, they bloom very beautifully. There are versions that cacti absorb radiation, thereby protecting people from it; it is recommended to place the plant near the computer monitor and radiation sources.

Spurge

Several types of milkweed are grown at home: for example, plump or plump milkweed Euphorbia obesa, beautiful spurge Euphorbia pulcherrima or poinsettia (Star of Bethlehem), white-veined spurge Euphorbia leuconeura, Mil's spurge Euphorbia mili, triangular spurge Euphorbia trigona, large-horned spurge Euphorbia grandicornis, etc. .d.

In the photo, white-veined spurge

White-veined spurge is the most common spurge in Russian homes. It is poisonous; the juice must not come into contact with the skin or mucous membranes, much less fall into the hands of children.

Sansevieria (pike tail)

“Sansevieria (sansevieria, sansevieria, pike tail) is a genus of stemless evergreen perennial herbaceous plants of the Asparagus family. Plants of this genus are found in dry, rocky regions of tropical and subtropical Africa, Madagascar, India, Indonesia and South Florida.”

In the photo there is a “pike tail”

Pike tail, as this plant is popularly called, is a very popular, unpretentious, inexpensive, easily propagated flower. There are several varieties of Sansevieria - spotted, miniature, rose-shaped, long feathers.

The leaves of this plant contain toxic substances - sapopins. Sansevieria is used to make ointments and medicines; for this, the raw materials are processed, which neutralizes the toxicity.

Spathiphyllum

“Spathiphyllum, or Spathiphyllum (lat. Spathiphyllum) is a genus of perennial evergreen plants of the Araceae family, some representatives are popular indoor plants.”

In the photo Spathiphyllum

Inexpensive, pretty flower, without a stem, “a bunch of leaves from the ground.” Blooms with good care. It can be a very voluminous, lush flower, standing on the floor in large pots.

African violet (or Saintpaulia)

“Saintpaulia (lat. Saintpaulia) is a genus of beautifully flowering herbaceous plants of the Gesneriaceae family. One of the most common indoor plants; Also known in floriculture as Uzambara violet. It grows naturally in the mountainous regions of East Africa.”

A favorite house flower for many gardeners of all ages, it is a compact, pretty plant with bright and beautiful flowers. Violet is quite whimsical - from my personal experience and from the experience of friends. However, as comments from lovers of these flowers on the Internet say, caring for these plants is simple, but you need to follow a number of rules:

“And I have about two hundred of them... There are no special problems. I water it at the root, feed it once a month, and illuminate it with lamps in winter.”

“I have a lot of violets, they are not whimsical, the only thing you need to water is in a tray, in the winter once a week, in the summer twice a week, and so that they stand on the sunny side, I have them on the window in the kitchen - the sun is there in the second half days - they bloom 10 months a year.”

“The 2 main conditions are not to overfill and do not place in direct sunlight. I water mine once a week.”

Violet propagates conveniently: a leaf placed in water produces roots.

Gloxinia

“Gloxinia (lat. Gloxinia) is a genus of plants of the Gesneriaceae family. Named after the German or Alsatian botanist and physician Benjamin Peter Gloksin (1765-1794)."

As we see, violet (Saintpaulia and gloxinia) are from the same genus of plants of the Gesneriaceae family. Gloxinia is very similar to violet, has a different leaf shape, larger flowers, sometimes in the shape of bells. It is propagated by tubers and cuttings, seeds.

Anthurium

“Anthurium (lat. Anthúrium) is a genus of evergreen plants of the Araceae family (Araceae).

Perhaps the most numerous genus of its family, modern sources number more than 900, other (older) about 500 species.

The Latin name of the genus is derived from the ancient Greek words meaning “flower” and “tail.”

In the photo Anthurium with blue flowers

Anthurium is similar to Spathiphyllum, but with red flowers - as we see they are one genus of evergreen plants of the Araceae family. An unusual, beautiful plant.

Schlumberger (or Decembrist)

“Schlumbergera (lat. Schlumbergera) is a genus of epiphytic cacti common in the tropical forests of southeastern Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro, at an altitude of 900-2800 m. Introduced to Europe by the collector Allan Cunningham around 1816.”

In the photo the Decembrist is in bloom

We call this flower the Decembrist. Despite the fact that experts do not classify it as a capricious plant, according to the experience of many of my friends, it is quite sensitive to any adverse effects. It got its name because it blooms in winter, in December.

Except for the winter time, compared to other flowers, it is gray and inconspicuous, and during flowering, all the attitude towards it is revealed: if there was good care, the Decembrist will bloom profusely, with beautiful buds, if the care was poor, one or two pale flowers will come out.

Camellia

“Camellia (lat. Camellia) is an evergreen plant of the Tea family (Theaceae). The most famous species is Camellia sinensis (Camellia sinensis, or Tea, or Tea bush), from the leaves of which raw materials for making tea are obtained. Many types of camellia are used in ornamental gardening."

Indoor camellia is a beautiful plant, especially in bloom. Capricious. Cannot be moved from place to place.

Geranium

It is impossible to imagine an old grandmother’s house in the village without geranium; its smell, which causes either a headache or a slight gloom, is inseparable from the memories of parents and grandmothers for many.

In the photo there is a geranium

Azalea

“Azalea (lat. Azalea) is the collective name of some beautifully flowering plant species from the genus Rhododendron.”

Azalea in the photo

All rhododendrons are very beautiful, azalea, of course, stands out against the background of all indoor green pets, a miniature plant similar to rhododendron, rose, camellia. They are very picky, capricious, and often simply dry out if given good care.

Judging by the statistics of flower purchases at auctions and queries in search engines, Russians are actively interested in houseplants.

As we see from history, many flowers came to us from subtropics, hot countries. Africa is one of the richest countries in potential house plants.

Among the house plants that are quite poisonous are: Euphorbia, Dieffenbachia, Crassula, spitting evergreen, Trichocereus cactus, Persian cyclamen, Dioscorea, autumn crocus, common oleander, common mite, clivia cinnabar, Japanese euonymus, aglaonema changeable, etc.

Poisonous plants in the photo

As for superstitions and the fact that some flower brings happiness - of course, this is all “feng shui” in the Russian way, the money tree will not help you make money, and, given the poisonous nature of the plant, although not lethal, it will more likely harm than help. But there are such things as the impact on the atmosphere in the house, for example, monstera emits carbon dioxide at night, and it is better not to place it in the bedroom (also, do not forget that it is poisonous). Citrus fruits and conifers refresh and purify the air better than other plants.

And green pets with oval and round leaves have a more positive and softening effect on the psychological state of people, relieve aggression due to the fact that the smooth forms of natural plants contribute to the adoption of balance. Likewise, plants with sharp lines are more likely to provoke impulsiveness and aggression, but, of course, all this is not clear-cut.

Not all of us, even imagining a comfortable life without green pets, can afford to grow dozens of different types of indoor plants. After all, in order for even the most modest cultures to delight with both health and attractiveness, they need to pay attention and find time in a busy schedule of work and household responsibilities. And those who often travel due to their duties only dream of a full-fledged collection of plants. But among indoor crops there are also “Spartans” - unpretentious indoor plants, which, thanks to their natural adaptability to the harshest conditions, easily adapt to an unstable regime and forgive shortcomings in care. Even those who don’t have an extra minute can grow such plants.

Indoor plants. © Christina Kayser Onsgaard Content:

Endurance, unpretentiousness and other characteristics of indoor “Spartans”

It’s not for nothing that the hardiest, most unpretentious and persistent indoor plants are called “Spartans”. These are proven, reliable companions who will show off and feel great in conditions in which most of their brothers would quickly wither away. Such plants are united by the ability to withstand droughts, not die after missed watering, and tolerate any regime of care.

We can say that it is not we who pamper the plants, but they who pamper us, gratefully responding with attractive foliage and original appearance to even the most modest attention. There is also an important common feature: all indoor plants from the group of hardy favorites belong to decorative deciduous crops, and only a few of them are able to bloom at least somewhat attractively in indoor conditions.

The most resilient indoor plants are worth choosing not only if you have no time to take care of systematic, scrupulous care. Such unpretentious crops are a real find for anyone who:

• wants to add green accents to the interior without burdening household responsibilities;
• I’m just getting acquainted with indoor floriculture and trying myself in a new hobby.
• wants to involve children in caring for green pets.

Indoor plants. © dragfepic

The best of the best low-maintenance plants

The basis of the group of so-called “Spartans” are crops belonging to succulents - capable of accumulating moisture in the roots, stems or leaves of the plant. Even the most modest succulents are characterized by their bizarre appearance and unusual growth patterns. But the range of unpretentious indoor plants is not limited to succulents. These include the most hardy and unpretentious of indoor decorative leafy crops, which will fit perfectly into the company of “water savers”.

The best indoor plants that can grow with minimal care and forgive our mistakes include the following crops:

• Crassula, which we often call Crassula;
• chlorophytum;
• cacti;
• bokarneya;
• aloe;
• “cobbler's palm” aspidistra;
• rubber ficus;
• spathiphyllum;
• sansevieria;
• Zamioculcas;
• haworthia;
• Echeveria;
• ivy;
• milkweed.

It is worth paying attention to other cultures. There are “Spartans” both among palm trees (dracaena, monstera) and among tropical crops (epipremium and philodendron).

Top 7 unpretentious indoor plants

Zamioculcas. © Emily May

1. Zamioculcas - fashionable, but hardy

Zamioculcas (Zamioculcas) - stately, spectacular and today a super-popular handsome man. This unpretentious representative of the Araceae family is rightfully considered one of the most fashionable plants today. Zamioculcas captivates with its compactness and beauty of leaves. Interesting patterns make the base color even more attractive.

Thick petioles highlight the beauty of the shiny lobes of the feathery leaves, and the plant itself seems both elegant and strict at the same time. In indoor culture, zamioculukas is limited to 80 cm in height.

Even with poor care, if the plant sheds its leaves due to prolonged drought, when normal care is resumed, it will quickly produce new shoots and recover. Tolerates drought, is thermophilic, tolerates both partial shade and bright sun.

Ivy (Hedera). © Malagahosteleria

2. Ivy is the first “Spartan” among vines

Even in indoor culture ivy lives up to its garden reputation as a virtually invulnerable, unpretentious and super-hardy plant. He is excellent both on supports and in his ability to create green sculptures, and as an ampel or drapery for green walls. This is a spectacular vine with flexible shoots that can take root in places of contact with the soil, fast-growing and surprisingly hardy.

Ivy has many varieties - both with classic dark green leaves and with a variety of borders and patterns on the leaf blades. But the main advantage of ivy is not diversity. This spectacular and flexible climbing vine is a true lover of shade, which does not lose the ability to adapt to both bright and poor lighting (however, variegated varieties lose their characteristic color in the shade).

It is better to grow ivy with stable soil moisture, but it is not afraid of neglect and recovers well even after extreme conditions.

Epipremnum. © Maja Dumat

3. Heart-shaped leaves of universal epipremium

Epipremnum ( epipremnum), better known among us under the name scindapsus just like ivy, it can boast of versatility. It climbs beautifully over supports, but is not as good at filling large spaces as ivy. But in the ampels the beauty of its foliage is fully revealed. It is especially effective when grown on sticks, stakes, a vertical central support, along which it rises like a column, and on various racks.

The unpretentious epipremnum can be grown in both bright light and partial shade. It tolerates shearing well, allows the use of long-lasting fertilizers and is not afraid of droughts.

Sansevieria. © Plezir magazine

4. New rise of sansevieria

The houseplant, known in our country sometimes as a pike tail, sometimes as a mother-in-law’s tongue, has suffered a real era of oblivion. But thanks to trends in interior design and the active introduction of Western trends to an unpretentious sansevieria (sansevieria) today again attracted everyone's attention. It is an ideal crop for greening offices and modern interiors.

The large, elongated leaves, similar to swords, are so tough that they do not lose their shape even in extreme drought. Beautiful variegated varieties with a wide variety of patterns and borders have long replaced the classic green-leaved sansevieria. And the ability to form bushes similar to dense turf and to produce new shoots tirelessly makes Sansevieria an almost irreplaceable modern houseplant.

It is no coincidence that Sansevieria is considered a miracle, capable of withstanding even serious disruptions in care. This is a succulent that can adapt to the driest soils. Sansevieria cuttings can be grown in water; it is great for hydroponics.

Spathiphyllum, or Spathiphyllum “Picasso” (Spathiphyllum ‘Picasso’). © Han Keat Lim

5. Spathiphyllum - almost calla lily, but not quite

The Spartans rightfully include the pulp plant, a culture known throughout the world under the botanical name spathiphyllum (spathiphyllum). This is a plant with beautiful leaves collected in basal rosettes on long cuttings and very attractive flowering.

The flowers themselves, collected in yellowish-light green inflorescences-cobs, are inconspicuous. But the white bedspread, reminiscent of calla lilies in shape, but completely different in texture, looks very impressive. This is one of the few unpretentious, beautifully flowering crops that can withstand extreme conditions and careless care.

This indoor plant can be considered a shade-tolerant plant that adapts well to lighting of varying intensities. Spathiphyllums do not require special care. The plant blooms without any stimulation, and in normal lighting it blooms almost all year round. They need feeding only once a month, and otherwise it is unpretentious. True, in order for the flowering to be continuous, it is better not to allow the earthen clod to dry out completely.

Euphorbia tirucalli. © Uređenje doma

6. Succulent with a twist - unusual indoor spurge

Euphorbia, both in garden and indoor culture, belongs to the most unpretentious plants. But one of the types is Euphorbia Tirukalli (euphorbia tirucalli) - even his brothers can outshine in endurance. But still, his spectacular appearance is considered his main pride.

The leaves of this succulent are almost invisible - modified, they are not visible on the shoots. It is the “twigs” of the Tirukalli milkweed that are the most attractive part of the plant: thin, dense, fleshy, similar to sticks or pencils, bright in color, they branch like cacti and form bizarre graphic silhouettes.

This is a heat-loving plant that cannot tolerate temperatures below 15 degrees and loves infrequent watering.

Chlorophytum. © Achieve Homes

7. Aerial rosettes and the amazing tenacity of chlorophytum

Always great chlorophytum (Chlorophytum). Long lash shoots bearing daughter rosettes of plants, spectacular “bunches” of leaves of the mother bush and a bright palette of variegated varieties do not detract from the ability of chlorophytum to look great and grow actively in almost any circumstances.

Chlorophytums feel great in the shade, partial shade, and in the brightest sun. And it is not at all afraid of missed watering or not very fertile soil. And the ability to almost constantly propagate a plant, replacing old crops with new rosettes rooted in water, expands the possibilities to almost limitless ones.

And desert stars...

In the ranking of the hardiest and most unpretentious indoor plants, it is impossible not to mention cacti. These desert stars, which have become the hallmark of all succulent crops, are famous for their undemanding nature. They can survive for a very long time in almost complete dryness and require rare feeding.

Minimum comfort - maximum return

In order for the most persistent and unpretentious indoor plants to delight us with their beauty, to grow almost without any intervention and to adapt to any peculiarities of care, they need to be provided with minimally comfortable conditions - lighting that suits their habits (for most crops - a fairly light or at least semi-shaded location).

Lighting is the only parameter that is truly vital for such plants. And in order to choose the optimal lighting, you should pay special attention to the selection of location. Place the plant in different places and observe it, changing the brighter sun to partial shade of varying intensities until you find the optimal regime.

It is better to check the plant’s ability to tolerate drought. Some plants can only tolerate skipping 1-2 waterings, others, for example, bocarnea, aloe and echeveria, can survive without watering even for 7-14 days; before leaving the plant without attention for a long time, it is better to check how it reacts on missed watering and whether it can tolerate prolonged drought.

For all unpretentious indoor plants, with the exception of cacti, it is better to use long-acting fertilizers. And cacti and succulents, for which fertilizing is rarely applied, will not burden your life in any way: fertilizing is applied to the water for irrigation with special fertilizers at large intervals (about once a month).

Unpretentious ones also require attention

It should be understood that when we talk about the fact that crops can withstand almost any conditions, we are not talking about criminal negligence and extreme neglect. If you skip watering, do it late, or delay feeding, the plants will not be harmed. But if you completely forget about them for a month, even the most resilient indoor plants will suffer.

And as with any indoor plant, the more attention and care, the more attractive the plants look. If you provide them with minimal care, the Spartans will certainly surprise you with their capabilities.

People care about the cleanliness of their homes and that they are surrounded by positive energy. Indoor plants bring great benefits to humans: they purify the air, green color has a positive effect on mood and they perfectly decorate the interior.

But there are also flowers that have special meaning for humans.

Useful indoor plants for the home

According to the teachings of Feng Shui, each living space corresponds to a specific plant. But there are also those that are considered universal - suitable for any room.

The listed plants are considered universal and can be placed in any room.

Plants for the kitchen

Suitable for landscaping this room are those that are resistant to temperature changes, undemanding to care, do not require constant spraying and are drought-resistant.

Kitchen plants should be hardy and good at purifying the air.

Attention! There is no need to turn the kitchen into a jungle - one or two colors are enough to maintain sufficient air humidity.

Plants for the nursery

For the nursery, you need to choose plants that, first of all, will be healthy. This means that they should not cause allergies, are non-poisonous, and caring for them should be quite simple. After all, how much fun floriculture can bring to a child!

Pay attention! To make it more interesting for your baby to care for his green friends, it is best if you select interesting flower pots. This will allow the child to form the right attitude towards nature.

Plants for the bedroom

When choosing indoor plants, you need to be guided by the same principles as for a nursery.

1. 1. Myrtle and eucalyptus They do an excellent job of purifying the air. They also relieve bronchospasm, so they will be especially useful for asthmatics.

1. 1. Spathiphyllum.
   2. will refresh the relationship between spouses.

1. 1. reduces the content of harmful substances in the air. At night, it absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.

1. Kalanchoe.

Attention! According to the teachings of Feng Shui, it is best to place red plants in the bedroom, symbolizing mutual love and harmony.

Flowers for harmony and happiness

All of the above plants have positive energy and create a favorable home atmosphere. Of particular note:

• • Spathiphyllum;

• Hibiscus;

Plants that should not be kept at home

There are a number of indoor plants that are not suitable for indoor use. This is due to the fact that they emit toxic substances that can be dangerous to animals or humans.

There is also a lot of controversy about which plants carry negative energy. In this case, we can say that everything is individual, but opinions about positive or negative energy can be subjective.

In addition, the above plants release poisonous juice only if they are broken, and the juice is harmful when ingested. That is, if there are no children or animals in the house, but you like the flower, you can get one.

In general, it is best to focus on your own taste and feeling of pleasure. Useful plants indoor plants serve not only to purify the air, but also to create a harmonious and cozy atmosphere.

In this article you can familiarize yourself with the catalog of the best indoor plants, their photographs and names. Here are accurate descriptions of many houseplants, as well as tips for caring for them. This catalog will allow you to choose a home plant that is suitable for you according to the criteria.

Indoor plants are convenient because no matter where you live, in a private house, apartment or even a dorm, you can always grow a small flower in a pot.

After reading this article you will become acquainted with the variety of indoor plants. You can also choose something that suits you and your home, thanks to a large list with photographs of indoor flowers.

Classification of indoor plants

All homemade plants can be divided into 4 groups, each of which has its own characteristics and characteristics. Groups:

TOP – 5 MOST UNPANTITICAL ROOM FLOWERS

Such plants are ready to forgive their owners for their busyness and constant lack of time, continuing to grow to their delight. The main thing is to initially create the required conditions for such flowers: if they are shade-tolerant, they can be placed in rooms with windows facing north, while light-loving flowers can be placed in sunny rooms, and provided with periodic watering.

- a very interesting indoor flower-tree, growing up to 60 cm tall, belongs to the genus of succulents, has a fleshy trunk in which moisture accumulates in reserve, so frequent watering is not necessary.

When adenium blooms, it is beautiful - the branches of the plant are covered with flowers that resemble something between lilies and roses of white, light pink or mixed colors. It is placed on bright windows, protecting it from direct exposure to the sun; it tolerates lack of watering indoors more easily than when outdoors.

Blooming Kalanchoe

- another one of the beautifully blooming succulents, ready to grow in “Spartan” conditions, without being left to the owners. They calmly tolerate low room humidity, are not demanding on the composition of the soil, and are easier to withstand short-term drying than heavy watering.

It is, of course, advisable to adhere to the frequency of watering and feed the Kalanchoe with complex fertilizers 1 or 2 times a month to ensure it has the opportunity to bloom abundantly.

This is important! Kalanchoe will suffer from an overabundance of fertilizer, especially in the cold months of the year; when fertilizing, it is worth following the principle: it is better to undersupply than to oversupply.

Spathiphyllum

- although the flower has the additional name “female happiness,” it courageously tolerates the lack of indoor humidity, is ready to put up with diffused lighting, and can go without watering for up to a week or more.

When its leaves begin to dry out, the spathiphyllum is given a slightly cool douche in the shower room, it quickly moves away and continues to grow. Responsive to watering 2-3 times a week, actively bushes, blooms with beautiful white flowers, similar to calla lilies on tall thin legs.

Decembrist

– a fast-growing flower, does not act capricious at slightly inappropriate temperatures. Flower growers love this unpretentious, beautifully flowering plant, and breeders actively work for them, annually breeding new hybrids of Decembrist, blooming in orange, coral, lilac shades, so that the plant blooms two or three times a year, it is enough to provide it with a room with diffused light and watering as the top layer of soil dries.

– undemanding, easy to propagate, and also blooms all year round in a variety of shades – it is one of the most popular indoor flowers. For a plant to bloom for a long time, only a few hours of bright light per day is enough, I am ready to put up with it if it is placed in a far corner. If there is a lack of moisture in the flowerpot, it will not wither, it will only shed its lower leaves, reducing the area of ​​evaporation. With sufficient watering, the leaves regain their elasticity; it is desirable that the soil is constantly moist.

CLIMBING INDOOR VINES

With the help of climbing indoor plants used in vertical gardening, thanks to their flexible long stems, it is possible to create unique interior compositions and decorate your home with them. Lianas do not take up much space, since their densely leafy stems can be given any direction; they are tied to a support, then given the opportunity to fall, creating the atmosphere of a tropical forest.

Passionflower

- a liana with interesting, inimitably beautiful complex flowers, a real exotic in indoor plant growing. It is impossible to describe it in words, the flowers of the plant are so unusual.

Surprisingly, this multi-meter vine easily takes root, grows quickly, is relatively unpretentious, loves sunlight, and requires annual pruning. Blooming flowers last only one day, but new ones bloom to replace them. If the passionflower is given the right conditions, it will produce enough buds for you to admire its flowers.

This is important! Passionflower stems definitely need supports; with their help, the stems are directed in the right direction: the stems quickly become woody, it is important not to miss this period.

- also a very beautiful liana, blooms with lilac or white flowers resembling bells. The plant looks very decorative, quickly grows up to 5 meters, but in the first year it does not bloom intensively, gaining strength for the next season.

Stephanotis

- an overseas miracle, a climbing flower with dark glossy leaves and white, porcelain-like star-shaped flowers. If stephanotis is properly cared for, its vine grows up to 6 m, densely leafy vines can be placed vertically using a wall lattice, decorating windows, walls, and a kind of backdrop can be made from several flowers. In the heat it likes to be watered and irrigated; in the winter months it prefers to be kept cool.

Clerodendrum Thomson

- a powerful, fast-growing and original flowering vine; the flower also has beautiful large leaves of emerald color, so it is worthy of becoming a decoration for any, even the most sophisticated home interior.

Clerodendrum vines grow constantly, they have to be pinched from time to time in order to somehow limit their growth (if the dimensions of the room require it). To make the flower even more decorative, you can build supports in the form of a pyramid or an arch, a ball, and direct the shoots along them, fixing them.

Clerodendrum needs diffuse lighting, watering very often, up to several times a day, to compensate for the moisture that the foliage evaporates.

THE MOST RESISTANT AND NON-FICKY AMPLE HOUSEPLANTS

The group of hanging ones is united by the presence of a flexible long stem that spreads along the surface or wraps around supports. There are three types of hanging:

• succulents;
• blooming;
• decorative deciduous.

Most of them were brought from hot countries with arid or humid climates; you need to choose the right place for their permanent location so that adaptation to local indoor conditions is less painful for them. By creating conditions close to natural, the gardener will have a chance to have a beautifully growing and developing plant in his home.

This is important! From the moment the flowers begin to budding, other than watering, no further care procedures are carried out.

For symmetrical development of the plant, it is advisable to periodically turn different sides towards the light; the more often this is done, the more harmonious the appearance of the plant will be.

Hoya carnosa

(wax ivy) is a model of consistency, does not disappear even in northern rooms, due to the ability of multiple leaves to accumulate a sufficient supply of moisture, it can easily do without watering for a couple of months. Transplanting into new flowerpots is only necessary when there is very little room for roots in the old pot.

With normal care - light, regular watering and with the addition of nutrients - it is very beautiful, with thick flowing vines covered with umbrella inflorescences.

Chlorophytum

- one of the simplest and most unpretentious to care for, it can survive on a cabinet in the far corner of the room, where there is almost no sunlight, going for a long time without watering. Can easily tolerate excess moisture, draft or stuffiness.

But it’s hardly worth starting a flower in order to create extreme conditions for it, even minimal care would be better:

• watering with room water once every 7-10 days;
• feeding once every 2 weeks;
• periodic replanting on time;
• It is advisable to take rare baths in the shower.

This is important! The fact is that chlorophytum (as is clear from the name) is an excellent absorber of all harmful substances in the air, so that the cleansing process is more intense, it is better to keep the surface of chlorophytum leaves clean.

The flowers of the plant form on the edges of long shoots and are shaped like small white stars.

Fuchsia ampelous

- elegant, cheerful, as if illuminating the space around itself with stems descending in a cascade, on the edges of which there are bright flowers. Fuchsia has a long flowering period; for almost six months it is ready to give joy and mood.

The plant can grow in partial shade; caring for many varieties is simple and does not require effort or time. It will look very elegant in hanging baskets and flowerpots; two-color fuchsias look especially charming.

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Catalog of indoor flowers

Let's consider the names related to decorative deciduous, which are valued for their beautiful leaves, as well as decorative flowering, which can boast of beautiful flowering.

This is a shrub that attracts with its exotic appearance. It has a rosette of leaves with straight stems that eventually develop into a trunk. Depending on the species and age, it can reach three meters. The leaves of this home plant are juicy green and elongated in shape. Dracaena, with proper care indoors, can last up to 15 years. Types of dracaena:

Cypress

Belongs to coniferous crops. It is not demanding in care, it will easily take root in a new place. He is very photophilous and is not afraid of sunlight. If there is insufficient light, the cypress may die. It does not tolerate drafts and strong winds, but the room where it grows must be ventilated regularly.

The plant loves moisture, so it needs to be sprayed, and you can also place containers with water next to the pot. Cypress needs to be watered regularly, monitoring this every day to prevent the soil from drying out. In winter, you can water less often to prevent rotting of the roots.

Cypress in May - September needs to be fertilized with fertilizers. It can be purchased in specialized stores.

Decorative flowering indoor plants are loved because of their exquisite flowers. They are also among themselves vary in appearance, care requirements, and smell. Examples of decorative flowers: Saintpaulia, acacia, anthurium and others.

Saintpaulias or Usambara violets

These indoor flowers are almost ideal, because they bloom almost all year round, generally without taking up much space on the windowsill. Many colors of flowers, there are both delicate shades and bright flashy ones. In order for violets to bring joy with their flowering, the necessary conditions must be created for them. Rules for caring for Saintpaulias:

• observe the temperature at which Saintpaulia grows is 21–22 0C.
• Saintpaulias do not tolerate drafts.
• They grow well on windowsills on the western and eastern sides.
• Watering is done with settled water and in a tray or so that water does not fall on the leaves.
• Watering should be carried out as the soil dries.

The lower leaves and faded flowers are torn off. If in the spring Saintpaulia gave a second rosette, then it must be cut off and placed in water.

Anthurium

It has a shortened stem that can be aboveground or underground. Its leaves are green in color, reaching a length of 15 cm, and 7 cm wide, the flowers come in a variety of colors. Anthurium care rules:

Spathiphyllum

This is a stemless houseplant with a short root. Types:

• spathiphyllum cannofolia - differs from its other species in the wonderful aroma of the flower. Its leaves are lush green. Blooms in spring and winter.
• spathiphyllum profusely blooming - can bloom throughout the year.
• Spathiphyllum Willis - perfect for growing indoors.
• Spathiphyllum heliconifolia is quite large, reaching a height of up to 1 m.

Spathiphyllum care rules:

• Diffused light is suitable for indoor culture, because direct rays of the sun cause burns on its leaves.
• heat-loving plant. In summer, the temperature needed is from 18 to 25 0C. In winter - no less than 14 0C.
• does not tolerate drafts and cold air.
• Watering should be carried out as the top layer of soil dries; in spring and summer, water abundantly, and in autumn and winter, reduce it to only once a week.

Houseplants, photos and names of which you see below, belong to the decorative flowering potted plants. Difference from the previous type The fact is that such indoor flowers can only spend a short period of time in living quarters. If the plant begins to fade, then the days of this flower are already numbered.

Only some of their species can be saved. Therefore it would Most plants are thrown away, some are saved., moving them to a cool place, while others can be stored in the form of bulbs until the next planting.

The short lifespan of such crops is the main drawback. These include flowers such as azalea, chrysanthemum, poinsettia, gloxinia.

Azalea

It is considered an evergreen, branched, beautifully flowering dwarf plant. Types of indoor azaleas:

• Indian azalea. The height of this evergreen shrub is up to 50 cm, its leaves are small, no more than 3.5 cm.
• Japanese azalea reaches a height of 50 cm, it has white shiny leaves that are smaller than its previous species.

Basic rules for caring for indoor azaleas:

• A window sill on the east side suits her perfectly. The main thing to remember is that the light must be diffused.
• is not heat-loving, so 15–18 degrees is enough, and during budding the temperature should be 5–6 0C lower.
• it needs sufficient humidity; for this, the plant must be sprayed quite often with slightly cool water from a spray bottle. When the azalea blooms, you need to spray it carefully, since water can cause the delicate flowers to darken; containers of water placed around will help to get out of the situation.
• Watering should be regular and abundant during flowering.
• Avoid overwatering to avoid rotting of the rhizome.

Cacti are a separate type of indoor crops that delight the gardener with their unpretentiousness.

Mammillaria

A fairly large cactus with a dark green stem in the shape of a ball or cylinder. Main The difference from all other cacti is the presence of papillae from which needles appear. The roots are, as a rule, on the surface, only the root system in the center goes deep. Types of Mammillaria cactus:

• Mamilaria shide is a miniature species, shaped like a ball with a diameter of 4 cm.
• Mammillaria macrosapular - this species is distinguished by its large size, up to 30 cm in height.
• Snow-white mammillaria is also a fairly large species.
• Mammillaria Teresa - this type of cactus has very large flowers, reaching 3 cm in diameter and, as a rule, they are purple in color.
• Mammillaria spinosa is a medium-sized cactus, often unbranched and cylindrical in shape.

Basic rules of care:

This is a classic cactus with a stem in the shape of a ball or cylinder. Its flowers are yellow, pink, white, and red. Types of lobivia:

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Coleus

Now Coleus is at the peak of popularity as an ornamental indoor and annual garden plant. Coleus became in demand after many of its varieties appeared with various shapes and colors of leaves. Coleus in appearance resembles ordinary nettle, but only with beautiful velvety leaves, for which this plant is called “multi-colored nettle”.

Coleus varieties

New varieties of coleus may have split leaves with pronounced wavy or jagged edges. The color of coleus leaves is amazing; it is the most vibrant plant among variegated indoor plants. There are monochromatic yellow-lemon to burgundy and almost black varieties of coleus, or two or three-color leaves with contrasting veins, a bright border and various spots, stripes, and dots. Coleus will outshine any flower on the windowsill or in the garden with the beauty of its leaves.

Many people love coleus for its ease of growing, unpretentiousness and rapid growth. Coleus blooms unremarkably; the spike-shaped inflorescences at the ends of the shoots with small blue flowers are usually removed so that they do not weaken the plant.

Kumquat

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 which 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”.

Alstroemeria

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 cut alstroemeria flowers; they 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.

Zamioculcas

Zamioculcas zamifolia is a decorative deciduous indoor plant, which many call its “dollar tree” and is grown in the house as a symbol of well-being. Zamioculcas zamiaefolia belongs to the aroid family, but differs in many respects 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.

Bilbergia

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 -.

Rod Bilbergia (Billbergia) includes about 60 plant species, all of which grow in South and Central America, as epiphytes on trees, driftwood, and on the ground or between rock crevices on rock slopes. 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.

Neorelegy

Unusual indoor plants of exotic beauty attract the attention of many gardeners and simply lovers of indoor plants.

Precious orchids

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 a 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 (Ludisiadiscolor) has several varieties with different leaf colors from bright green to dark almost black.

Tetrasigma Voignier

Liana tetrastigma at home It is not grown as often as other climbing indoor plants - monstera, philodendron or syngonium. Perhaps tetrastigma did not become widespread as a houseplant due to its rapid and powerful growth. Under natural conditions, the stems of the vine can grow up to 50 meters in length; of course, indoors the plant will not reach such dimensions, but in a short period of time it grows a lot of lush greenery.

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.

Rowley's ragwort "green beads"

“Emerald beads” is the name given to decorative houseplant ragwort rowley. At first glance, the “green beads” hanging from the pot may seem artificial; in fact, this is a living succulent plant 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 ragworts 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, it is most widespread; it is grown in an ampel form in hanging baskets or on high stands and shelves so that the thread-like long stems strewn with green beads hang down freely.

FLOWER BRIDE AND Groom

CLIMBING INDOOR FLOWERS

Among climbing indoor plants There are many beautifully flowering species; they can be used in vertical interior gardening; spectacular flowers adorn long stems directed along a support or freely falling down when grown in a hanging form.

We call climbing indoor plants vines that form long flexible stems.

1. Lianas in nature grow mainly in forests, due to their growth form, their long shoots climb up trees and branches, aiming for sunlight.
2. Our homes often don’t have enough space for large indoor plants, but climbing flowers don’t take up much space, and thanks to their long, leafy stems, they add life and greenery to the interior.
3. Climbing indoor flowers create the atmosphere of a tropical forest in the house, which we associate with dense greenery and hanging plant stems.
4. When choosing a climbing indoor plant, first study the maintenance and care requirements of each species.

Many vines come from tropical rainforests and require appropriate care, but there are unpretentious plants with long, spreading stems that even an inexperienced gardener can grow.

GINURA - FLOWER “BLUE BIRD”

Ginura - decorative indoor plant, which is sometimes called the "blue bird". The leaves of this flower are covered with purple-violet hairs, this pubescence gives the plant a velvety purple hue, like corduroy fabric.

Decorative deciduous plants with beautiful pubescence always attract attention; they create a feeling of softness and comfort. Spectacular ginura with velvety pubescence of an original purple hue is a fashionable plant for decorating interiors; its velor leaves go well with rich fabrics and drapery of the room. The advantages of the indoor flower ginura are complemented by the simple care and unpretentiousness of this plant when grown at home.

POT FLOWER EXACUM

A cute mini flower garden forms on the windowsill Exakum potted plant. Exakum blooms profusely for three to four months all summer until autumn. Numerous small flowers with yellow anthers in the center are scattered like stars on the emerald greenery of the plant. The flowers do not last long, but due to the large number of new buds constantly being formed, flowering continues throughout the summer. To ensure that the beauty of the exacum does not weaken, constantly remove faded flowers and feed the plant with fertilizer for flowering plants. Exacum flowers come in white, blue and purple colors, and they also have a fragrant aroma.

Rod Exakum (Exacum) has about 30 species of herbaceous plants, but only one species is grown indoors - exakum related (E.affine).

This compact plant does not exceed a height of 20-30 cm, its stems are highly branched, and when pinched correctly, the plant forms a lush green cap. The stems are covered with shiny oval leaves 2.5 cm long. The flowers are small, about 1 cm in diameter, and are brightened by yellow stamens protruding in the center.

DIONEA OR VENUS FLYTRAP

Exotic connoisseurs often purchase amazing and original insectivorous indoor plants. Has unusual leaves Dionaea or Venus flytrap, they end in green traps that look like a gaping mouth with sharp teeth that literally catches insects.

Each oblong leaf of Dionaea, growing from the root, ends in two semicircular plates, with long sharp teeth along the edge, and inside they are covered with bristly hairs and exude aromatic nectar that attracts insects.

• The plates are connected by a movable vein; when an insect, such as a fly, sits inside the trap and touches the hairs, the plates close in a split second, locking their prey with the teeth.
• After this, the glands inside the trap begin to produce a corrosive liquid and the plant absorbs the necessary substances from the decomposing insect.
• After digesting the insect, after a while the plant's trap opens to catch new prey.

VIOLETS

Violet flowers have always been and will remain popular indoor plants. Indoor violets are small leafy rosettes of velvety leaves, over which delicate flowers bloom. Simple care for violets at home, easy propagation, as well as compact size and beautiful flowering are the main advantages of this indoor plant.

Violet flowers description.

Violets have been grown indoors for more than 100 years. The first exhibition of violets took place in 1893, where this plant was demonstrated in all its glory.

The homeland of indoor violets is East Africa, so the plant received the nickname “Uzambara violet”. The Latin name for this flower is Saintpaulia, given in honor of Saint Paul, who brought the pretty purple flowers to Europe from Africa.

In their homeland, violets grow under the shade of trees along rivers on rocky banks. Since there is little fertile soil among the stones, these plants have acquired fleshy leaves, in which a supply of moisture accumulates, and the pubescence protects it from evaporation.

PHILODENDRON

Philodendron can be considered the king of indoor vines. This plant is often used for vertical gardening of interiors, directing a long vine along a support, trellis, wall, or, placing the pot high, the shoots hang down as an hanging plant

Philodendrons have been grown as a houseplant since the Victorian era.

All types of philodendrons have spectacular leathery leaves; according to size, these plants can be divided into large and medium. A large philodendron with large leaves will look good as a single floor plant to decorate a spacious room, foyer, or winter garden. Philodendrons with medium and small leaves can be placed on shelves, stands or in a composition with other indoor flowers.

Kalanchoe

Potted Kalanchoe flowers They are sold in flower shops all year round. Such a flower in a pot can be given as a gift instead of a bouquet and the plant will delight its owner with blooms for several months, and with proper care it will bloom a second and third time.

1. The genus Kalanchoe belongs to the Crassulaceae family and includes about 200 species of succulent plants. Kalanchoe is a relative of the classula or money tree, sedum, echeveria, and aeonium.
2. Types of Kalanchoe are varied in appearance; there are plants that take on a woody form or grow as hanging plants with hanging shoots.
3. Several types of Kalanchoe are grown at home; they can be divided according to purpose into medicinal and decorative types.
4. Decorative species of Kalanchoe, in turn, are divided into decorative deciduous and flowering. Flowering species of Kalanchoe have become very popular, and they are the topic of our article.

FLOWER MOTHER-IN-LAW'S TONGUE OR SANSEVIERA

Mother-in-law's tongue flower", and scientifically, Sansevieria lives in almost every home or office. This indoor plant has gained such popularity due to its original beauty, and due to its incredible vitality, this flower will grow even with the most minimal care. Erect leathery leaves with a pattern of stripes make this plant special and unusual; according to associations, there are other names for this flower - “pike tail”, “snake skin”.

Botanists back in the 17th century gave this plant the name Sansevieria, in honor of the Italian Count Sanseviero, who had a large collection of these plants.

WALLOTA

Indoor wallot flower looks like a beautiful lily, blooms in late summer - early autumn, which is why it is sometimes called “autumn lily”. The bright color and beautiful goblet shape of the flowers is admirable. Many gardeners know wallot as a beautifully flowering perennial indoor plant, unpretentious at home and easy to care for.

This bulbous plant is a relative of amaryllis and also has a seasonal development cycle associated with changing conditions in its natural habitat. The homeland of this plant is South Africa, where the dry and cool season gives way to a warm, rainy period, during which the bulb grows and blooms.

The genus has only one species - Wallota is beautiful (Vallottaspeciosa) or purple walloth (V.Purpurea). This flower has been grown at home since the 17th century. The natural color of wallot flowers is bright red or purple; now you can buy varieties with white, pink and red flowers with a white center.

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Aichrizon

Aichryson - an indoor flower, otherwise popularly called the “tree of love and happiness”, is a small shrub from the Crassula family, with a diameter of 20 - 30 cm, reaching a height of 30 cm.

In nature, it grows in rock cracks, in most cases on the Canary and Azores islands, as well as the island of Madeira. One species is found in Portugal, and there is also one in Morocco. The total number of species is about fifteen.

A distinctive feature of Aichrizon is the appearance and shape of its leaves - succulent, fleshy, dark green in color, covered with fluff, with short white hairs, they seem to be in a fur coat. Due to the unusual shape of the leaves, reminiscent of hearts, two beautiful popular names were attached to it - “Tree of Love” and “Tree of Happiness”.

Abutilone

ABUTILONE(Abutilon) is an unpretentious evergreen shrub of South American origin, very popular as a potted or tub plant. Belongs to the Malvaceae family. This indoor flower can be used as a miniature bonsai tree.

1. Biological description of abutilone “Abutilon” translated means “shade-giving”.
2. The name “indoor maple” justifies its Russian name, as it has very similar leaves to maple leaves.
3. There are variegated hybrids with the most unusual palmate leaves.
4. As a rule, they are heavily rugged, green in color, most often rough, not smooth.
5. Graceful stripes, yellow strokes, white spots cover the leaf blade so intricately that sometimes it is impossible to notice the background on which they are located.

The flowers are more or less large, bell-shaped, very interesting, double or semi-double, can be simple, being of hybrid origin, already far from the natural orange color. They can be single or arranged in pairs, but they are always drooping flowers with long pedicels.

Abutilone of wild species is a raw material for the production of ropes and hemp, burlap from fibrous mass, therefore another popular name for this plant is “rope plant”.

And one more interesting property of the plant: large leaf blades evaporate a lot of moisture, which increases humidity and improves the microclimate in the room.

Aglaonema

AGLAONEMA(Aglaonema) is a bushy indoor plant belonging to the aroid family (Araceae). Origin from Southeast Asia (from Northeast India to New Guinea). This decorative aglaonema flower was first found in the forests of Malaysia at the end of the 19th century. Most species are distinguished by their vitality and ability to adapt to the most, at first glance, unsuitable conditions for growth and development.

The genus name "Aglaonema" is translated from Greek as "aglaia" - "shine" and "nema" - "stamen" - due to the presence of shiny stamens in some species. About a century and a half ago, Aglaonema (Aglaonema Schott) was first described by the Austrian botanist and director of the famous Vienna Botanical Garden H. Schott.

1. Aglaonema is valued because of its beautiful decorative variegated leaves with an intricate pattern (see photo). This plant is very similar to Dieffenbachia.
2. When purchasing aglaonema for home floriculture, you can be sure that it will always delight the eye with the freshness of its green leaves.
3. Caring for the plant is very simple, it does not require lighting at all, so even a novice gardener can successfully grow it.
4. More demanding of lighting are variegated forms with many light silver spots, for example A. ‘Silver Queen’, A. ‘Silver King’, A. ‘Maria Cristina’.

Begonia

• BEGONIA(Begonia L.)
• Begoniaceae family.
• Homeland: tropics and subtropics of Asia, Africa and America.

There are many types of begonia and they are all beautiful in their own way. These are perennial, herbaceous plants or low shrubs with bright flowers, stems and leaves of various shapes and colors, having a somewhat oblique shape. Begonia produces irregular, unisexual, monoecious flowers. Tepals are unequal, brightly colored; fruit - capsule. Most of them bloom all summer, but if you provide them with good home conditions, begonias can bloom in autumn and even winter.

The classification of begonias is very interesting, which can be conditionally divided into groups, each of which implies a certain method of reproduction, general characteristics that unite them into groups (albeit of different species), which means that you can easily determine what kind of care a particular domestic begonia needs ( see the example of domestic and foreign classification).

Gardenia - jasmine beauty

GARDENIA(Gardénia) is an amazingly beautiful tropical plant from the madder family (Rubiaceae). It received its name at the end of the eighteenth century in honor of the American botanist Alexander Garden and, thanks to its beauty, won the love and admiration of amateur flower growers of that time.

It is not surprising that already in the nineteenth century gardenia could be found not only in its homeland in tropical forests but also in gardens and greenhouses in the USA, England, and Scotland. It even began to be called the “lapel flower” because beautiful white or cream gardenia flowers very often decorated the buttonholes of frock coats and tuxedos of English gentlemen. True, for some reason gardenia was not popular in the twentieth century. But now this beautiful flower has again gained the attention and recognition of indoor plant lovers. But in order for gardenia in our homes and gardens to remain as beautiful as in its homeland, we need to get to know it properly...

Hibiscus

HIBISCUS(Hibiscus) is a large genus of plants from the Malvaceae family. Includes from 150 to 200-220 species, growing mostly in Southeast Asia - Indonesia, South China, the islands of Haiti, Fiji, Sumatra, Java, Sri Lanka. The genus has an ancient Greek name stock roses Alcea rosea L.

Typically, hibiscus are evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees, but perennial and annual herbs are also found.

1. Among them there are wild and cultivated plants. There are luxurious specimens of foreign hybrid hibiscus, well known in different countries of the world.
2. Because of its great love for moisture, in America one of the species is called “swamp mallow.”
3. There they form entire thickets, lushly covered with flowers, in wet floodplain meadows.
4. Hibiscus has many names - hibiscus, red rose, red sorrel, okra, kenaf, rose of Sharon, Venice mallow, Chinese rose.
5. The Chinese rose has become one of the spectacular indoor plants that can be grown in large pots or beautiful flowerpots.
6. Charming single flowers - simple, semi-double or double - can reach a diameter of 16 cm. The color spectrum of flowers is very diverse: from bright red and crimson to orange and yellow.

Kislitsa

KISLITSA(genus Oxalis) is a plant of extraordinary simplicity that in nature forms the cover of a shady, humid forest, and indoors it is an indoor flower that resembles a flock of butterflies perched on a window. Because of the unique shape of the leaf, which personifies the Holy Trinity, the Irish chose the trefoil (Oxalis leaf) as a national symbol and placed it on their coat of arms.

The plant is native to the tropics and subtropics of all continents. Today, dense thickets of wood sorrel can be found in the forests of South America, Africa, Southern Europe, as well as in the spruce forests of central Russia. Oxalis is a plant with sour-tasting leaves, which is also popularly called hare cabbage. And indeed, sorrel leaves contain oxalic acid salts, are rich in carotene, vitamin C and are edible... - “Hare cabbage”

This herbaceous annual or perennial plant belongs to the oxalis family, which contains about 800 species of oxalis. Today, some types of wood sorrel are cultivated as indoor plants: K. Deppe, K. Martius, K. Ortgis.

The leaves are heart-shaped, alternate, most often trifoliate on long stems. Their color varies from green to brownish-red, with unusual patterns, sometimes two-tone. Oxalis produces flowers from April to October with regular five-petal or star-shaped flowers of various colors.

Monstera

MONSTER(lat.Monstéra) - a hardy decorative-leaved vine, simply called weeping liana, a genus of the Araceae family, has long been decorating our interiors as a tapeworm. In favorable conditions, especially in winter gardens, a monstera plant can reach 3-5 m in height (see photo).

Homeland - tropical forests of South and Central America. In the south, the range covers almost the entire territory of Brazil, and in the north it includes the Yucatan Peninsula and most of Mexico. In the 19th century, Monstera was brought to Southeast Asia and successfully introduced there.

At the beginning of the 18th century, there were legends in Europe about giant killer plants that were found in the wilds of South America. Thanks to such legends, the monstera received its name, in Latin “monstrum” - “monster”. According to some other sources, the name “monstera” comes from the Latin “monstrosus”, i.e. “amazing”, “bizarre”.

Fuchsia

• Family: Fireweed (Onagraceae).
• Homeland: tropics of the New World.

The graceful plant is called the dancing flower or ballerina, “Japanese lantern”, and to some its flowers may resemble the fluttering of exotic butterflies. Numerous lush flowers with beautiful “skirts” delight us with bright colors throughout the summer - see photo of fuchsia...

This incredibly popular and beautifully flowering crop was bred by the French botanist Charles Plumière back in 1695. But the fuchsia flower owes its name to the German scientist Dr. Leonart Fuchs. In fact, the fuchsia class comes from willow weeds.

Having been brought from Chile to England at the end of the 18th century, this subspecies was domesticated and quickly spread throughout Europe. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, over a hundred varieties and hybrids of fuchsia have been bred to date, differing in flower size and color.

Hoya

HOYA(Hoya) is one of the most common and fastest-growing indoor flowering vines. It is often grown under the name “wax ivy”, often without any idea what kind of plant it is. “Hoya” received its name in honor of the English gardener Thomas Hoy (eng. Thomas Hoy, 1750-1822), who worked for a long time for the Duke of Northumberland, mostly in greenhouses with tropical plants.

This is a large genus of evergreen tropical plants (vines or shrubs) with milky sap, the family Lastovnevye, whose origin is South and Southeast Asia, the west coast of Australia, Polynesia. Most types of hoya grow in open forests, using woody plants as support.

This flowering hoya vine (wax ivy) has long been prized by gardeners, particularly in its homeland of Australia, where many of its varieties have been bred. Many are cultivated as ornamental plants, but some species are so spectacular, such as Hoya macgillivrayi. In its homeland, it is a powerful climbing plant with succulent, glossy evergreen leaves and clusters of large cupped flowers that smell strongly at night. With proper care, home hoya blooms profusely and for a long time.

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Aloe

• Aloe leaves: long, triangular, green, with a bluish tint. Aloe leaves striped marbled or with whitish pustules, on a vertical stem, which in some species forms a real trunk, or collected in a basal rosette. The edges of the leaves are smooth or serrated.
• Aloe flowers: in summer, tubular, green, orange, yellow or red, collected in spikelet inflorescences.
• Aloe location: in the bright, but not scorching sun.

Biphreniaria

• Bifrenaria (lat. bifrenaria)- epiphytic orchids, close to lycastes. Bifrenaria (lat. bifrenaria)- epiphytic orchids, close to lycastes.
• Biphrenaria leaves: 30 cm long, one on each pseudobulb. Pseudobulbs biphrenaria have longitudinal grooves and are pressed against each other.
• Biphrenaria flowers: in spring, 1 or 2 fleshy, very fragrant flowers with a diameter of 7 - 8 cm.
• Biphrenaria location: by the window, in the full sun.

Hyacinth

• Oriental hyacinths (lat. hyacinthus orientalis)- perennial unpretentious bloomingbulbous plants, grown at home for its flowers.
• Leaves hyacinths: 15 – 35 cm long, straight, slightly concave, light green.
• Flowers hyacinths: large, up to 20 cm inflorescences - clusters of fragrant bell flowers, of various colors, on a fleshy peduncle.
• Location hyacinths: eastern or northern window. Do not place more than 1 m from the window.

Hypeastrum

• Hippeastrum (lat. hippeastrum)- perennial flowering bulbous plants.
• Leaves hippeastrum: 30 – 50 cm long, light green, long, fleshy, arched, develop in pairs after the flowers appear.
• Hippeastrum flowers: a long full peduncle bears 2 - 4 funnel-shaped flowers up to 15 cm in diameter, consisting of 6 petals, pink, white, bright red, bicolor. Hippeastrum bloom for 2 - 3 weeks.
• Location hippeastrum: near the window, with shading from direct sunlight.

Cordyline

• Apical cordylines (lat. cordyline terminalis) - shrubs close to dracaenas. Cordyline apical form a crown on a short trunk. The lower leaves fall off with age.
• Cordolina leaves apical: lanceolate, dense, 25-40 cm long, with green, red, cream and purple spots or stripes depending on the variety.
• Cordolina flowers apical: in 10-year-old plants in summer you can see a long peduncle with white fragrant star-flowers.
• Location of Cordolina apical: apical cordolines with green leaves can stand in poorly lit places; colored varieties require more lighting.

Crocuses

• Crocuses (lat. crocus hybrides)- these are small perennial corms bloomingplants. Crocuses can be grown both indoors and outdoors.
• Leaves crocuses: long, pointed, thin, striped with white and green, appear before the flowers.
• Crocus flowers: wide cups of 5 petals, with orange pistil and stamens, purple, blue, blue with white veins, white, pinkish-lilac.
• Location crocuses: near a bright window.

Daffodils

• Daffodils (lat. narcissus) - early bulbous bloomingplants. Daffodils can be grown both at home and in the garden.
• Daffodil leaves: from 15 to 60 cm long, narrow, erect, often slightly concave.
• Daffodil flowers: on a long flexible peduncle one or several flowers, consisting of a tubular crown surrounded by 6 lobes near the flower bed, forming something like a corolla, white or yellow. Available with pink and orange flowers.
• Location daffodils: direct sunlight.

Indoor roses

• Indoor roses (lat. rosa)- branched

Using compositions created with the help of indoor plants, in compliance with the rules and requirements of phytodesign, you can give the interior a new life, filled with cleanliness, freshness and comfort. Indoor plants in the interior help to focus attention on the strengths of the environment, mask the shortcomings of the space, and fill every centimeter of it with soulfulness and beauty. Thus, phytodesign not only improves the indoor microclimate, but also makes it possible to radically transform any home without major financial investments.

Interior decoration using indoor plants

If you choose the right flowers and plants and arrange them wisely in the room, you can make your interior sparkle with new colors. Here are some examples of how you can effectively use indoor plants at home:

• Vertical gardening can divide a large room into two different functional zones, for example and.
• The presence of green decorative elements will help create an elegant background for delicate and romantic designs.
• Climbing plants will solve the problem of low ceilings, visually raising them, giving the space additional volume.

When starting the green improvement of your home, you first need to correlate the proportions.

Advice! When decorating the interior of small spaces, you should not use large types of plants. For cramped spaces, hanging plants placed in and placed in the background are perfect.

Greenery stretching upward can visually elevate. But don't overdo it, as the opposite effect may occur.

As a rule, modern apartments are associated with multifunctional spaces, which often require unobtrusive zoning. A similar problem is easily solved by indoor plants, photos of which are posted below in our article.

To create a harmonious interior design, you can use both woody and herbaceous vegetation. Tall palm trees, elegant ferns, graceful ficuses, unpretentious cacti, climbing ivy are perfect for these purposes.

You can also use plants arranged in a row with different stem heights and leaf textures. Such indoor plants include hibiscus, monstera, philodendron, chamedorea and others.

Tillandsia is an ideal tool for zoning free space. It belongs to epiphytes, which, as is known, do not require soil. This plant feeds on microparticles and droplets of moisture present in the air.

Tillandsia usniformes allows you to create amazingly beautiful living curtains that perfectly delimit space.

Where and how best to place indoor plants

Both and can serve as a background for plants. Taking this into account, it is advisable to use large-leaved plants in rooms with wallpaper decorated with small patterns.

As for small-leaved plants, plain walls, preferably in light colors, can play the role of a background for them. The composition will be logically completed with room decor and textiles, selected taking into account the colors of flowering plants.

Contrasts of small and large plants will look very advantageous. Crops with different textures and leaf shapes would also be equally appropriate.

Important! A sense of proportion is a vital condition when choosing possible combinations of interior landscaping. If you neglect this rule, you risk turning your home into a tropical greenhouse or jungle.

For example, if you take a monotonous background, interspersed with several crops with bright and multi-colored foliage, then this option will be much more advantageous than mutually overlapping colorful plants.

Containers of various sizes, flower pots and flowerpots contribute to the formation of a holistic appearance and the creation of a good mood. Their selection must be done both according to the style and to the style.

1. Single flowers and plants, as well as those collected in a single composition, can be planted in containers with unusual shapes and original designs.
2. Bright, eye-catching plants are best used in inconspicuous pots. The inexpressiveness of the latter will further emphasize the attractiveness of the cultures.

In addition to the spatial and compositional aspects, you also need to take into account the rules of maintenance, cultivation characteristics, environment and requirements for plant care. That is why the purchase of crops must be made only when there is complete confidence that suitable conditions have been created for them.

Vertical gardening - newfangled design trends

For modern apartments, the ideal solution in terms of perception is vertical gardening. Ceiling and wall plant installations not only have an unusual appearance, but also the ability to harmoniously fit into modern interior solutions.

Today, the following types of vertical compositions are distinguished:

1. Ceiling installations;
2. Phyto-paintings;
3. Green walls;
4. Phytomodules;
5. Hanging and mobile compositions.

Vertical gardening- can be created from ivy, tradescantia, stabilized moss, dracaena and other plants.

The selection of colors for compositions is usually carried out according to one’s own tastes and preferences.

Phytomodule made from plants - a stylish way to decorate a wall

The available range of colors for indoor plants consists of a large number of shades, ranging from rich emerald green to delicate light green tones.

Advice! Such compositions will become more vibrant if you use flowering orchids, arrowroots, phytonias and other similar plants.

If desired, the recreation area can be turned into a real botanical garden, the main thing is to maintain a sense of proportion

Basics of phytodesign - do-it-yourself interior landscaping

Today there are a large number of companies specializing in phytodesign and creating appropriate solutions for interior landscaping. However, if you wish, you can arrange vertical gardening yourself, for which there is a lot of useful information, photos and videos on this topic on the Internet.

When choosing plants that will be used to create indoor compositions, it is advisable to use not only attractive, but also useful crops. These are not only practical, but also plants that act as a delight to the eye.

Advice! Lavender, valerian, citrus fruits, myrtle, gardenia, begonia, laurel, geranium and rosemary will help create a good mood, relieve anxiety and improve sleep.

If there is a noisy highway near the house, the home has recently been renovated, there is high humidity in the premises, or the rooms are furnished with new products made from wood materials, then so-called filter plants should be used.

Their characteristic feature is the ability to extract chemical compounds, toxins, dangerous fumes, heavy metals, urban smog, dust and other unwanted inclusions from the air.

Good to know! Indoor filter plants can also destroy pathogenic microbes and prevent the spread of mold.

Useful indoor plants

The following types of indoor plants perform the best “work” of a filter in purifying the air from household toxins.

Photo of the plant	Plant name
	Chlorophytum (lat. Chlorophytum)
	Spathiphyllum (lat. Spathiphyllum)
	Crassula (lat. Crássula)
	Ivy (lat. Hedera)
	Scindapsus (lat. Scindapsus)
	Kalanchoe (lat. Kalanchoë)
	Pelargonium (lat. Pelargōnium)
	Ficus (lat. Ficus)
	Sansevieria (lat. Sansevieria)
	Dieffenbachia (lat. Dieffenbachia)
	Anthurium (lat. Anthúrium)
	Aloe (lat. Áloë)
	Climbing Philodendron (lat. Philodendron hederaceum)
	Chamaedorea elegans (lat. Chamaedorea elegans)

Advice!“Filter” plants can be placed anywhere in the premises. It is more advisable to use them where the people living in the house spend the most time.

Indoor plants in the home interior (photo)

Indoor plants, with proper selection of their varieties and placement, not only serve as a worthy decoration of the premises, but also bring a feeling of comfort to them. It is important to take into account recommendations about the possible harm to health from some flower crops that have toxic properties or negative energy.

Kitchen

The kitchen is the warmest and sunniest place in the house. In addition, the air in this room is always moderately humid and is ventilated more often than others. Therefore, the kitchen is ideal for a very wide range of indoor plants and flowers.

However, natural favorable conditions do not at all guarantee that your green pets will grow almost on their own. They also need proper care and good living conditions.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to place indoor plants in close proximity to a refrigerator, stove or oven. Hot air, just like cold air, is destructive for most species of flora.

It is also not recommended to place flowers near the sink, as splashes of grease and drops of detergent may get on them. If you use a dishwasher to wash dishes, there is no need to be afraid; the bright colors of green pets will only emphasize the beauty of the work area.

In a small kitchen, as decoration, it is better not to use large plants with a spreading crown or curvaceous shapes. If the room is large, voluminous greenery opposite will look very advantageous.

Wall shelves are an ideal place in the kitchen for potted plants

Living room

The living room is considered to be the standard of quality and the main indicator of the impeccable taste of the owners of the house. This is a kind of center of attention, so you need to approach the interior design of the living room responsibly. It should be functional, comfortable, beautiful and cozy.

The presence of decorative plants in the living room will emphasize the individuality of the room, becoming a stylish accent in the overall interior. The principle of their arrangement is still the same, near the windows - light-loving, in places where the sun practically does not reach - shade-tolerant.

As a rule, the living room is a fairly large room, so most often it houses indoor trees or plants in large flowerpots. This is a great way to brighten up the interior and create an incredible feeling of lightness of space.

Numerous ideas on how to decorate the interior of a living room with the help of house plants can be found on the Internet.

Bedroom

The bedroom is one of the rooms whose atmosphere should be absolutely safe. A favorable climate promotes relaxation during sleep, which allows you to rest and recuperate.

• When choosing indoor plants for the bedroom, it is necessary to take into account that at night they begin to absorb oxygen, saturating the air with carbon dioxide.

Important! Avoid purchasing flowers that cause an allergic reaction or have toxic properties. Exotics with sharp, intoxicating aromas are also not suitable for this.

In order not to cause a constant feeling of lack of air, the appearance of morning dizziness, you should not turn this room into a greenhouse. It is enough to place three pots with slow-growing plants that do not produce large buds on the shelf.

The following representatives of indoor flora are considered the most favorable:

• , capable of absorbing formaldehyde from the air - a harmful substance present in products made from particle boards;
• Usambara violet, bringing a spectacular decorative sound to the interior;
• , valued for its ability to purify the air from many harmful substances;
• Chlorophytum, characterized by unpretentiousness, elegance, and the ability to effectively purify the air;
• Geranium, releasing phytoncides beneficial to health;
• Fern, an unpretentious plant species with healing properties;
• Laurel, has a calming effect and improves sleep quality.

Indoor fern - an ideal choice for the bedroom

Date Canary - an exotic plant with large bright green leaves

Plants must be carefully looked after, preventing rotting, the appearance of midges and other pests. Dust is constantly wiped off the leaf plates; when watering, all the moisture that has seeped into the tray is immediately poured out.

Among the plants that should not be used to decorate the bedroom, we should note Dieffenbachia, which has poisonous juice. It is not recommended to grow lilies and orchids. These flower crops absorb a lot of oxygen, causing headaches and depression.