Leafy houseplants are wonderful and many require little care, but why not expand your indoor gardening skills by adding indoor flowering plants. Flowering plants inject vitality, color and fragrance into your living space.
Bring color to your living space with these easy-to-grow indoor plants and enjoy the beauty of blooms inside your home.
If you think keeping these houseplants is difficult, our list of 12 indoor flowering plants will change your mind.
Amaryllis is one of the very low maintenance indoor flowering plants. It is amazing that this plant grows indoors with such ease and then rewards you with such graceful and beautiful flowers. They come in striking white, red and pink flower colors.
Place the pot in a location that receives bright, indirect light. Water sparingly until you see new growth, after which you can water regularly.
Tall plants, such as amaryllis, tend to grow nodding. Periodically turn the pot so that the flower stalks are straight. Once the plant flowers, keep it out of direct sunlight.
Both indoors and outdoors, begonias have proven to be easy plants to grow. Many varieties flower throughout the year.
The begonia plant produces clusters of flowers that hang freely from attractive green leaves. Begonia leaves are absolutely attractive as they feature mottled or streaked foliage on their bright green leaves.
Make sure the soil is evenly moist but not soggy and place it in a spot with filtered indirect light. Begonias also bloom best in high humidity conditions.
With the quirky and unusual look of this plant, it’s easy to think of it as one of the high-maintenance flowering houseplants. But nothing could be further from the truth, bromeliads are easy to grow and reward you with brightly colored blooms like orange, yellow, and red, among others.
Bromeliads are epiphytes, that is, aerial plants that absorb moisture from their surroundings. They are not parasitic, but rather thrive in the atmosphere of their host. This means you have to water less and the soil needs are minimal.
Bromeliads can tolerate dry soil conditions and can be kept in bright, indirect light. When you water them, let the water stay between the leaves so that it is well absorbed.
Not only is it an easy-care plant, but it is also easy to propagate and is one of the best flowering indoor flowering plants.
With colors in red, pink, orange, white and more, the Christmas cactus produces blooms in even the most neglected conditions.
You can keep the Christmas cactus in a dimly lit area or place it in an east-facing window. To water it, give it just enough water to keep the soil barely moist.
The Christmas cactus needs well-drained soil, as well as high humidity.
This houseplant blooms in stunning bright shades of yellow, orange and red. It is undeniably attractive to watch. With a trumpet-shaped flower, it gives off a most seductive fragrance.
The clivias retain their foliage throughout the year. If grown indoors, store them at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.
At night, leave it in complete darkness to help it grow. For this flowering houseplant, well-drained soil is key to the best conditions.
This slow growing bushy plant will reward you with pretty flowers in shades of yellow, red, white, orange and pink.
Just keep it in a place where it gets plenty of direct sunlight every day. It doesn’t need a lot of watering, only do it when the soil is completely dry.
Be careful with sponges as they can hurt your pets and children.
It is a popular outdoor plant that is surprisingly easy to grow indoors. Geraniums have beautiful flowers with varieties of colors. They give character to window sills and gardens. But with the pleasant scent their leaves produce, they are a welcome addition to your home.
For geraniums to be hardy and bloom, place them in full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours. For artificial lighting, give them 14 hours a day.
Geraniums like light, well-drained soil. Constant watering is not necessary, as they prefer to dry out between waterings. The floor should be dry to the touch and not damp.
Also, geraniums do not like to be planted in too large a pot. To get more flowers, prune longer canes and pinch off the growing tips.
Many believe that jasmines are not the best indoor flowering plants, but it is possible to grow it indoors and enjoy its aroma in the spring and summer.
For jasmine to thrive indoors, you need to give it bright light, like from a sunny window. To make it bloom white this winter, give it plenty of air circulation.
The jasmine plant can tolerate up to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. This flowering houseplant requires very little maintenance. It may take some forgetting if you skip watering schedules. With proper care, jasmine will reward you with its long life.
The aroma of this plant deserves a bit of a fight. Unlike the other flowering houseplants on this list, lavender will take some time to acclimate to your home. Once you get the hang of it, this plant will require very little maintenance.
To keep the plant thriving for a long time, put it in fast-draining soil so water doesn’t cause root rot.
Avoid overwatering, as this plant has a hard time recovering from flooding. Lavenders love bright light, the best location would be a very sunny window.
In a list of the best houseplants that are easy to grow, low maintenance, and easy to care for, the Peace Lily consistently makes the list.
This is because they can really withstand most conditions. For self-proclaimed brown thumbs and beginners, the peace lily may be your ticket to the world of plant breeding.
Peace lilies like medium to low light. For this indoor plant, it is better to water under water than above. Touch the top of the soil, if it’s dry to the touch that’s the best condition for watering, otherwise wait a few more days.
Orchids feature pretty white and pink flowers accompanied by contrasting olive green leaves. They are one of the easiest flowering houseplants to care for and can bloom with minimal effort.
Place it near a window that gets lots of direct sunlight, orchids love the sun, but in the summer and at times when the sun is very strong, try not to hit it directly as it can burn its leaves.
They don’t like humidity very much and can have problems if they are watered often, once a week is enough for orchids.
Looking for a flowering houseplant that blooms all year round? African violets are one of the easiest plants to care for and don’t require much effort.
They are small plants that can be placed in corners and anywhere with access to bright, indirect light. They bloom in varieties of purple, white and red flowers.
What makes these plants a little tricky for some is the watering preference. The African violet is demanding of water, so you have to take into account what it is watered with.
For them to develop fully, avoid overwatering them. Be careful not to splash the drops on the foliage, as this often causes spotting and damage. Cold water can scare them and cause them to turn brown.
Keep the soil evenly moist, not dry. Turn the pot on different days, so you don’t have an oddly shaped African violet chasing the sun.
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