Often we think that having plants inside the house means that they can only be green leaves, that is, without flowers. But that’s not the case, there are plenty of hardy, easy-care flowering houseplants out there.
Do you want to know some of those that you can include in your home? Well, here we present a selection of them where we will talk a little about each one, their care and some particularities that you must take into account. Who are you going to stay with?
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Guzmania
One of the first that we present to you is the Guzmania. It is quite a striking plant and different from the others you may have seen. For starters, the plant is quite resilient. In addition, its leaves are usually hard and a stem grows from which a flower (or several, as they are grouped together) blooms. Thus, we can say that it is the leaves that are responsible for protecting the flower during its birth and growth.
But the most important thing about this plant is that the flower will last for 3-6 months. And yes, we already warned you that once it starts to wilt, the plant will die. It’s something that doesn’t mean you take bad care of her. It is the law of life for them. But before you do, it will have left a lot of shoots at the base, so you’ll have it again. Of course, be sure to take good care of it so that it develops properly and you have a new flowering plant again.
anthurium
Anthurium is another hardy flowering houseplant and one of the easiest to care for. Its green leaves stand out with the flowers which can be of several colors (red, pink, yellow, orange…) it’s up to you to choose according to your tastes.
Regarding its maintenance, as we told you, it is very easy to have it. But you must be careful that it does not receive direct sunlight because it is very delicate and could not only affect the flowers, but also the leaves.
Irrigation is another of the most important cares for an anthurium, because if you go too far or fail, it can suffer and kill the plant.
amazon lily
You can find it in stores as Eucharis amazonica, which is its scientific name. The truth is that it is a little known plant, but when you see it we have no doubt that you will fall in love with it. Especially if you are one of those who love daffodils. Its flower is very similar to this one, although different. It is white and the truth is that it is one of those that you will appreciate at the end of summer, when almost all the plants stop flowering.
As for maintenance, it is quite easy but you have to be careful with watering and humidity. that this plant needs, as well as ensuring that it does not receive too direct sun (it can tolerate it, but not too many hours, nor in the hottest ones).
golden carp
Another of the hardy flowering houseplants that you may not know, because it’s true that we don’t see it often (but we already tell you that when you see it it will change), it’s East the golden carp, or also known as the Columneas.
It is a plant with very decorative flowers. And the reason why it is called golden carp? Due to its flowers, which when you see them, with an orange and yellow color, you will see that from a distance it seems as if it were a goldfish (of those that are bought in cold water ). For that alone, it attracts a lot of attention.
As for the care it needs, you should place it in a place with plenty of indirect light, but never direct sunlight. In addition, the ideal for it to be good is that it has a constant temperature between 20 and 22ºC. When it starts to grow, you can hang it (so that the branches fall) or with a stake.
hibiscus
Another hardy flowering houseplant we recommend is hibiscus. In reality, It is a plant that grows best outdoors, especially because it needs a lot of sun., even a few hours of direct light. But that doesn’t mean it’s not suitable for indoors. It is, as long as you meet its needs.
The most beautiful thing about the hibiscus is undoubtedly its flower. It is tall and rivals any other that you consider to be one of the finest. It blooms from spring to fall, but indoors and with proper care, it could bloom all year round.
This, yes, the flowers only last a few days but you needn’t worry because he throws a lot of them, and when one wastes away, he’s sure to have two or three ready to go.
As for colors, you have red, orange, yellow, white, purple…
Orchid
Talking about hardy indoor flowering plants and not mentioning orchids is a big deal. That’s why we can’t stop talking about it, one of the plants considered the most beautiful. Although her care is not difficult, it is true that she is a little finicky and though it can be bought with a flower and lasts a long time, sometimes when it loses its blossoms, and goes into its lethargy, it may be found to die. Therefore, it is better to read a lot about their care so that this does not happen to you.
As for the flower, the most common orchids are butterfly orchids, and these can have solid colors (white, pink, yellow…) or combinations with various color tones.
african violet
In the last few years that the African Violet has become known (you can also find it as Saintpaulia), it has become one of the most common in many homes.
It is a plant that requires a lot of indirect light, with a few hours of direct light (from 3 to 4 avoiding the hours of greatest incidence). It is a bit water demanding and should not touch the leaves or flowers either.
Physically, the plant is made up of a rosette of fleshy leaves (in fact, it is ideal to propagate them like this) and from them comes a stem, from which the flowers will appear in clusters. In addition, these leaves have hairs and they are very soft.
In the market you can find many colors, from basics to color combinations. And there are even variegated and special versions that look even better than the original.
Saint Rita
You may not recognize it by this name, but if we say Iosca, Ixora, Cruz de Malta or coralillo, things can change.
It is a very beautiful plant with red flowers which, although it needs indirect light, can be indoors because it needs a warm temperature (watch out for air conditioning).
As for watering, they are frequent, at least 2 to 3 times a week because the soil must always be kept moist. But be careful, because if you go too far, he will die soon.
As you can see, there are many hardy flowering houseplants that you can have in your home. And many more that we left behind. Can you recommend one that you own and are proud to enjoy?