Not capricious indoor plants. Unpretentious indoor plants: names and photos
Many who want to decorate the house with fresh flowers are stopped by the fact that such cultures require a lot of attention. But there are unpretentious houseplants, which do not require special care, they are easy to grow, but at the same time they are highly decorative and will help to freshen up the interior of the house. Some hardy plants bloom all year round even if you forget to water and feed them on time.
In this article you will find photos, names and descriptions of the best unpretentious indoor plants for the home. Guided by the tips from the article, you can choose the best flower for your home.
Characteristics of unpretentious indoor plants
Unpretentious indoor plants are popular for several reasons. Firstly, they tolerate irregular watering well, so they can be safely left at the time of departure. Secondly, most of them do not require intense lighting. In addition, they do not need additional moisture and tolerate the dry air of the apartment well.
However, when choosing unpretentious indoor flowers, you still need to take into account some of their features and your personal preferences. You can choose species that bloom all year round, or ampelous varieties that will beautifully complement the interior with their flexible hanging stems.
From the video you will learn what unpretentious indoor plants you can grow at home.
Indoor unpretentious flowers blooming all year round
Unpretentious indoor flowers that bloom all year round are the dream of any housewife. They will refresh the interior with their bright buds, but you do not need to spend a lot of time caring for them.
There are a lot of blooming unpretentious crops, and you can buy them anywhere. flower shop. Consider the most popular of them.
Geranium (pelargonium)
Geranium is one of the most common flowers for the home (Figure 1). Most varieties are intended for growing in the garden, but there is also a large number of species adapted for growing in a city apartment.
Note: Geranium has a pungent odor that repels insects well and kills bacteria in the air. But is next to blooming geranium long time not recommended as its aroma can cause headaches.
This flower loves the light, but it is impossible to put it on the southern windowsill because of the risk of burns on the leaves and buds.
Other features of geranium care include:
- Moderate watering: the flower does not like too moist mail, as excess moisture can cause root rot. In addition, in winter, when the geranium is at rest, watering is almost completely stopped.
- The temperature should be at room temperature, since this is the mode that is best suited for geraniums and ensures its year-round flowering. The exceptions are December and January, when the flower is at rest.
- Pruning is rarely carried out and only if the flower has grown strongly.
Picture 1. External Features room geranium To propagate pelargonium, it is better to use the cutting method, but in some cases you can use the method of direct sowing seeds into the ground
Begonia also belongs to unpretentious species with abundant flowering. If you provide her optimal care, new buds and inflorescences will form year-round (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Growing begonias at home Any soil can be used for begonias. In addition, they normally tolerate high and low temperatures, but for abundant flowering it needs good lighting. In summer, pots can be taken out to the balcony and left there overnight.
Balsam has another name - "light" because of its large single flowers with characteristic spurs (Figure 3). When the balsam is covered with numerous inflorescences, its leaves are not visible, and this period lasts quite a long time (from June to October).
Figure 3. External features of room balsam Balsam loves good lighting, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. In addition, he loves heat, but on hot days he needs to be sprayed. boiled water room temperature. However, when growing balsam, care must be taken that the pots do not stand too close to each other. Crowding can cause the balsam to shed its leaves prematurely.
Unpretentious indoor flowers living in the shade
In urban apartments, it is far from always possible to provide lighting that is optimal for flower crops. If the windows of your apartment or house face mainly the north side, it makes sense to plant shade-loving and unpretentious varieties.
A variety of unpretentious and shade-loving indoor plants is quite large. Among them there are both ordinary deciduous and ampelous ones, which are highly decorative, and even blooming. The characteristics of the most unpretentious representatives of various groups will be given below.
In the video review you will find Additional information about shade-loving houseplants.
blooming
Many unpretentious crops that tolerate shade well have long and abundant flowering. But, despite the ease of care for them, some features of cultivation should still be taken into account.
The popular name for spathiphyllum is " woman's happiness". This culture has pointed leaves and white flowers that look like a sail (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Features of growing spathiphyllum Spathiphyllum is great for growing on northern windows. However, it is quite sensitive to soil and air moisture, so it is necessary not only to provide the flower with abundant watering, but also to regularly spray the leaves. In addition, wilted buds should be removed regularly to prolong the flowering period of the spathiphyllum.
This is a lush shrub that is covered with large white inflorescences during the flowering period (Figure 5). Gardenia belongs to those few species that do not stop flowering even with a lack of sunlight.
Figure 5. Growing gardenia at home Despite the fact that gardenia belongs to unpretentious crops for the home, it needs to be provided with regular and fairly plentiful watering. In addition, the flower is sensitive to dry air, so when the temperature rises, gardenia leaves should be regularly sprayed with boiled water at room temperature.
Outwardly, the saintpaulia resembles an ordinary violet, but differs from it in its shade-loving and unpretentiousness (Figure 6).
Saintpaulia is a low shrub with lush leaves and large flowers. The leathery leaves are covered with small villi, thanks to which it tolerates the lack of moisture well.
Figure 6. External features of Saintpaulia Watering requires moderate, and the low humidity of the apartment will not hurt abundant flowering saintpaulia. However, withered buds must be removed regularly so that the plant does not waste its strength on them and forms new buds.
Ampel
The value of ampelous undemanding species that they can be used for decoration various surfaces in the House. In addition, they tolerate shade well, and they can be placed not only on the windowsill, but also away from sources of natural light.
Consider the characteristics and features of growing some shade-loving and unpretentious ampelous species for home.
Indoor ivy is loved by many flower growers. This culture with variegated leaves unusual shape it is highly decorative, but at the same time it is very easy to care for it (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Using ivy in home decor A small seedling of ivy quickly grows green mass, even if placed in the back of the room. As a rule, ivy is used for planting hanging planters, and its flexible shoots are attached to threads or other supports.
The green-leaved syngonium is presented in a wide variety of species. Regardless of the variety, the syngonium feels good in rooms with a lack of natural lighting (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Growing a green leaf syngonium In fact, it is a small vine with juicy green leaves. It quickly builds up a green mass, and its flexible shoots can be used to decorate various surfaces. The only requirement for care is support optimal level humidity. The syngonium needs to be watered often, and in hot weather spray the leaves (preferably in the morning or evening).
Roicissus rhombic
Roicissus diamond-shaped is considered one of the classic climbing crops for the home, which are distinguished by unpretentious care (Figure 9). This flower quickly adapts to any growing conditions, normally tolerates both high and low temperatures.
Note: The main feature of roicissus is increased sensitivity to bright light. If you put it on a well-lit windowsill, burns can form on its leaves. Therefore, diffused light or a light shadow is more suitable for it.
Figure 9. Roicissus rhomboidus and features of its cultivation With flexible stems and luscious green leaves original form, it can be used to decorate furniture or tie its shoots to small supports.
Palm and large
Large shade-loving houseplants are great for decorating rooms where there is little sunlight. You can grow them both singly and in combination with other flowers for the home.
ficuses
The ficus group includes many species that differ in leaf shape, height and growing characteristics (Figure 10). Some ficuses require fairly intense lighting and careful care, others normally tolerate shade and do not need frequent watering.
Figure 10. Growing ficuses at home The most unpretentious among ficuses is considered rubber-bearing. It tolerates shade well and can be grown in almost any environment. This plant quickly grows green mass, but requires some care. First, you need to provide him with regular and fairly plentiful watering. Secondly, large ficus leaves should be regularly wiped with a damp cloth and sprayed with boiled water at room temperature.
Hamedorea is a palm tree that grows quite slowly, but is also excellent for growing in the shade (Figure 11).
Figure 11. Growing chamedorea at home To make the plant lush and beautiful, you need to regularly wash its leaves in the shower, and spray it on hot days. In addition, direct sunlight is destructive for him, so on hot days it must be shaded.
rapis
Rapis is a shade-loving indoor palm, which has a high decorative value when proper care(Figure 12). There are two types of rapis: low and high, but low varieties are more often grown at home. Their height does not exceed one and a half meters, while the plant remains quite compact, while high grades can reach three meters in height.
Figure 12. External features of the undersized rapis Despite the fact that rapis intensively increases its green mass at natural light, direct sunlight is harmful to him, and it is better to put the pot in partial shade. Periodically, the pot is rotated so that the crown is formed evenly. Rapis tolerates room temperature well, and in summer it can be put on the balcony.
The hardest part about caring for rapeseed is watering. The soil should be constantly moist, but neither drying nor excessive moisture should be allowed.
Deciduous houseplants
The most valuable shade-loving indoor plants are deciduous. They form a lush mass of greenery, do not need special care and perfectly decorate the interior.
Species and varieties of deciduous shade-loving plants a lot, so you can easily choose a flower suitable for the conditions of your apartment.
Fittonia is a highly decorative plant, mainly because of its variegated leaves. But its value is not only in its decorative effect, but also in unpretentiousness (Figure 13).
Figure 13. Growing Fittonia at home Fittonia tolerates little or even lack of sunlight well, and can grow even with artificial lighting. That is why it is often grown in offices and other places with a lack of sun. However, this culture needs to provide optimal watering and humidity. In summer, it is watered quite often, and in the cold season, the number of waterings is reduced. In addition, you need to maintain humidity in the room by spraying the leaves with boiled water at room temperature.
Outwardly, nephrolepis resembles a fern, because this houseplant belongs to this group (Figure 14). At home, several types of this crop are grown, and all of them are highly decorative.
Figure 14. Using nephrolepis to decorate a house Nephrolepis is very unpretentious. It grows well in any soil, tolerates the dry air of a city apartment well and does not require special care. Periodically, nephrolepis should be transplanted into larger pots (as the bush grows), and watering should be moderate.
Fatshedera lize is an evergreen vine with unusually shaped leaves (Figure 15). Its flexible stems are often used to decorate vertical surfaces in the home, and its ability to tolerate shade makes it indispensable assistant in interior design.
Figure 15. Features of growing fatshedera lize at home Despite the fact that fatshedera tolerates shade well, if possible, it can also be placed on illuminated window sills. The plant can be kept room temperature, but in winter it is better to transfer it to a cool room. During the period of active growth, the flower is provided with abundant, but not excessive watering.
Note: You can determine that the soil is too wet by the color of the leaves: from excess moisture, they will begin to turn yellow.
If the room is cool, additional humidification is not required. But, if the temperature rises above 18 degrees, the leaves are periodically sprayed with boiled water or a stationary humidifier is installed near the plant pot.
Do you really want a cozy atmosphere in the apartment? Home plants will help create it. Do not rush to the conclusion that this is too troublesome and not for you at all. There are a number of wonderful plants that do not require close attention in terms of care! They will delight you and at the same time have a beneficial effect on mental and physical condition.
We have prepared for you a list of 28 most unpretentious indoor plants , which is easy to handle even a very lazy person. You just have to choose a plant (or several) for yourself - flowering or not, with thick leaves or with tender ones, large for spacious rooms or small for small housing, there are plenty of options.Read, watch all images enlarge when clicked), choose...
Abutilon(“Rope rope” or “domestic maple” - belongs to the Malvaceae family). It is not only durable, but also beautiful plant. Abutilons do not require complex care and special conditions of detention. It is enough to keep it in a bright or slightly shaded place, water it abundantly, spray it once every one to two weeks.
Aloe. Familiar from childhood to most Russians is the “spreading thorn”. If a survival championship were held among plants, then aloe would be in the prize-winners! It tolerates almost any conditions - cold, heat, shade, bright light, is not picky about the quality of the soil. Moreover, it heals a lot of things, you can write a separate very large article about the healing properties of aloe. Wonderful plant!
Asparagus. The most common is the feathery variety of asparagus. Slightly reminiscent of a fern with needle-like leaves. Likes hanging pots. Grows well in both shade and bright light. In summer, spray several times a week; in winter, water no more than once a week (or even less often).
Aspidistra(the popular unofficial name is "Friendly Family", part of the lily family). It can go without water for a long time, it is necessary to water only when the soil dries up, but even if you forget, the plant will survive it. The plant is quite resistant to cold, does not require a lot of light.
Heliotrope(Buranchikov family). Latin name means " orbiting the sun". Since the progenitors of indoor heliotrope grow in the tropics and subtropics, then decorative types This plant is thermophilic. Relatively unpretentious plant he needs light clear from the scientific name) and heat, as well as abundant watering. It may seem that the plant is demanding to care for, but believe me, it is not at all difficult to follow it!
Zamioculcas. Like all succulents, it is extremely unpretentious. Absolutely undemanding to the brightness of sunlight, humidity, soil composition. Water when the soil is dry, about once a week. So that the leaves grow evenly and the plant has beautiful shape, periodically rotate the planter around its axis.
Golden mustache(Callisia fragrant or homemade ginseng). The main requirements of this plant are a bright place and abundant watering, regardless of the time of year. So the plant will not only be beautiful, but also have all its medicinal properties, which are very numerous both in the stems and in the leaves.
Kalanchoe. A wide variety of shapes and colors of leaves allows you to choose this plant for every taste. The plant retains water in thick leaves, so water very moderately only when the soil dries well. It is advisable to keep in the light, but not in direct sunlight, as optimum temperature for Kalanchoe from 15 to 20 degrees. And this is another medicinal plant in your house!
Clivia. A very easy plant to care for. Grows well in shade in winter it is even recommended to keep it on the windowsills of the northern windows), and in bright light. You need to water very rarely - in summer 2 times a month, in winter no more than once a week, between waterings the soil must have time to dry.
Coleus. Beautiful and unusual combinations of leaf colors are very pleasing to the eye, and for their shape they are sometimes popularly called " nettle". From important conditions content of coleus - warm, good lighting, humid ( not waterlogged ) the soil.
Metrosideros. If your apartment has high humidity and south-facing windows, then the plant will take root perfectly. Place it in a well-lit place and water it so that the soil is always slightly moist ( about once every 3 days).
Euphorbia Mil(Euphorbia Mealy, Vulcanos). It belongs to succulents, so it will tolerate temporary drought well. Keep it on the south window of the room, as the plant loves warmth and good light water a couple of times a week.
Monstera. If you do not have the desire to carefully care for plants, but have high ceilings in an apartment, then monstera is what you need. Loves light partial shade, moisture. Spray the leaves periodically and water the soil liberally, allowing it to dry out before the next watering. Monsters are able to grow up to 4-5 meters at home.
Pelargonium(everyone knows geranium). Previously, this flower was an indispensable attribute of almost every Soviet apartment. Requires some care, but not at all burdensome to care for. light place and good watering summer, as well as periodic transplants. Water sparingly in winter. The plant is able to accumulate moisture, so it is resistant to irregular watering. But if you do not comply with these conditions, then the pelargonium will simply bloom a little less magnificently, and certainly will not die.
Ivy. Sprawling beautifully, ivy can enliven any interior. Ivy varieties with green leaves they will calmly tolerate shading, and varieties with variegated leaves need good light, without direct sunlight. Responds well to daily spraying. Water as the soil dries up in summer - plentifully, in winter - a little.
Podocarpus. If you want to try growing bonsai, start with podocarpus. Place the pot with the plant in a bright place, water moderately in summer, limitedly in winter. If you grow podocarpus just as a plant, then it will not cause problems, but if you grow it as a bonsai, you will have to make a little effort to maintain its chosen shape.
Sansevieria(popularly known as mother-in-law's tongue "- refers to the needle family). A very unpretentious plant, it is not at all demanding on the degree of illumination, it tolerates even a shadow well. Water is retained in dense leaves, therefore it is drought-resistant, watering in summer - no more than once a week, in winter - once every three weeks. The only condition - see that water is not poured into the outlet of the plant itself, otherwise it may rot.
Saintpaulia(familiar to everyone on school window sills, the usual room violet). Familiar to all violet, she needs good lighting, without direct sunlight and arrange the pots so that the leaves of the flower do not touch the window glass. In summer, water moderately, and in winter, so that the plant blooms, watering is reduced.
Spathiphyllum. It grows well in a shady place, likes warmth. Water generously, allowing the topsoil to dry out between waterings. Once every one to two weeks, it is useful to rinse the leaves of the plant with a shower of cool water. Spathiphyllum is able to stay blooming all over year.
Scindapsus. Decorative vine, unpretentious, not picky about light, grows well in shady areas. Water sparingly. Scipandus very rarely blooms in room conditions, but the plant is very undemanding in care and will delight you with its green leaves.
fat woman(crassula or " Money Tree», although it is not very noticeable that there is more money with her in the apartment ...). It looks like a tree - the trunk of the plant is solid with plump green leaves. Water not often - once every three days. According to legend, Crassula is able to attract wealth to the owner's house. To do this, you need to either bury a large coin in the soil with the plant, or put a few coins under the pots, or hang a few coins on the plant itself (they say they should be Chinese). Check, maybe it will help, especially since there is no hassle from a fat woman.
Tradescantia. Familiar to many from childhood, although hardly anyone knew how strange this plant is called. It can easily grow in a shaded room, but in a bright place the leaves will be much more beautiful. There are no special requirements for watering. A very pleasing plant.
Ficus. Almost all types of ficus require being in a bright place with diffused sunlight. Might not even last very long warm temperature. There is no special schedule for watering, it is necessary to water the plant when the soil dries out.
Haworthia(or "gavorcia"). She does not need bright light, a shaded place will do. Watering in summer is moderate, in winter - limited; not picky about air humidity. The plant will calmly endure even a long absence of attention from the hostess.
Chlorophytum. Vigorous and fast growing plant. Diffused lighting, partial shade is possible. Can tolerate direct sunlight for hours on end. In summer, it is necessary to water abundantly, but if you forget, the plant will simply wither a little, and not die. The plant is not picky about the constancy of air temperature, the main thing is that it should not be lower than 10 degrees.
Hoya. It grows well at room temperature, you can safely endure a cold snap of up to +8 degrees. The light falling on the hoya should be bright, diffused. They do not need additional air humidification, watering in summer is plentiful, in winter it is limited, allowing the earth to dry out.
Schlumberger. The name, of course, is not very harmonious, but this flower will not require much attention from you at all. Place the plant in a bright place or a little partial shade. It is necessary to water abundantly only when flowering until it ends ( December - January). Then watering is reduced to once a week.
Aechmea. Prefers good lighting, and after the start of flowering can easily be in a little shading. Water in the summer so that the soil is always slightly moistened; in winter, watering is reduced. Temperature - room temperature, from 18 to 26 degrees.
We hope that you will choose any plant from this list, and it will awaken and develop in you a passion for home floriculture. The main thing to understand is that even the most unpretentious house plants require at least minimal attention. Well, if you love to take care of them, then they will thank you with their beautiful view and taking care of your health.
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Clivia
Easy to care for, unpretentious houseplant, the only requirement - try not to move the pot. If you decide to breed clivia at home, then choosing a place for it is not difficult, since clivia tolerates bright diffused light or partial shade well. Clivia should be watered no more than once every 15 days in winter and once every 5–7 days in the rest of the year. Blooms up to 2 times a year.
Lithops
The plant is able to independently make water reserves, so it perfectly tolerates dryness and heat up to 50 ° C. In winter, at home, care and maintenance of lithops are minimized. Flowers need to provide good lighting and cool room temperature - no higher than 12 ° C. It should be watered from spring to autumn every 15 days.
Crassula
Very easy to care for. And an accidentally fallen leaf can easily take root and grow into an independent beautiful tree.
Croton
This popular indoor plant has already managed to win the attention and love of many connoisseurs of beauty. bright leaves croton will bring zest and originality to any interior of the house. The flower can grow up to 70 cm in height. Quite unpretentious, so any owner will be able to find him a place in his home.
Bromeliad
Bromeliads are ideal for keeping not only at home, but also in the office. Tropical beauties hardy, do not require frequent transplants and are able to do without top dressing.
Alocasia
The real queen of the tropics, able to impress with the bright colors of the leaves even a seasoned grower. This showy plant has not yet gained well-deserved popularity, but is confidently moving towards it, winning the hearts of flower lovers with exotic beauty and unpretentiousness.
Fittonia
The main requirements of Fittonia are regular spraying and abundant watering in the summer. The plant has many species with a variety of leaf colors. A composition of several fittonias in one pot is an unusually spectacular sight.
Japanese aucuba
Aukuba loves shade very much, and in bright light it needs to provide partial shade. Prefers moderate humidity and watering and easily tolerates sudden changes in temperature. Aukuba grows up to 1.5 m in height and can delight with its beauty for decades.
Epiphyllum
This plant does not like either too abundant watering or drying out of the soil. Water the flower sparingly. And you should also regularly spray its crown with water or even arrange a shower.
Do you really want a cozy atmosphere in the apartment? Home plants will help create it. Do not rush to the conclusion that this is too troublesome and not for you at all. There are a number of wonderful plants that do not require close attention in terms of care! They will delight you and at the same time have a beneficial effect on mental and physical condition.
We have prepared for you a list of 28 most unpretentious indoor plants , which is easy to handle even a very lazy person. You just have to choose a plant (or several) for yourself - flowering or not, with thick leaves or with tender ones, large for spacious rooms or small for small housing, there are plenty of options.Read, watch all images enlarge when clicked), choose...
Abutilon(“Rope rope” or “domestic maple” - belongs to the Malvaceae family). It is not only hardy, but also a beautiful plant. Abutilons do not require complex care and special conditions of detention. It is enough to keep it in a bright or slightly shaded place, water it abundantly, spray it once every one to two weeks.
Aloe. Familiar from childhood to most Russians is the “spreading thorn”. If a survival championship were held among plants, then aloe would be in the prize-winners! It tolerates almost any conditions - cold, heat, shade, bright light, is not picky about the quality of the soil. Moreover, it heals a lot of things, you can write a separate very large article about the healing properties of aloe. Wonderful plant!
Asparagus. The most common is the feathery variety of asparagus. Slightly reminiscent of a fern with needle-like leaves. Likes hanging pots. Grows well in both shade and bright light. In summer, spray several times a week; in winter, water no more than once a week (or even less often).
Aspidistra(the popular unofficial name is "Friendly Family", part of the lily family). It can go without water for a long time, it is necessary to water only when the soil dries up, but even if you forget, the plant will survive it. The plant is quite resistant to cold, does not require a lot of light.
Heliotrope(Buranchikov family). The Latin name means " orbiting the sun". Since the progenitors of indoor heliotrope grow in the tropics and subtropics, the ornamental species of this plant are thermophilic. Relatively unpretentious plant - it needs light ( clear from the scientific name) and heat, as well as abundant watering. It may seem that the plant is demanding to care for, but believe me, it is not at all difficult to follow it!
Zamioculcas. Like all succulents, it is extremely unpretentious. Absolutely undemanding to the brightness of sunlight, humidity, soil composition. Water when the soil is dry, about once a week. In order for the leaves to grow evenly and the plant to have a beautiful shape, periodically rotate the planter around its axis.
Golden mustache(Callisia fragrant or homemade ginseng). The main requirements of this plant are a bright place and abundant watering, regardless of the time of year. So the plant will not only be beautiful, but also have all its medicinal properties, which are very numerous both in the stems and in the leaves.
Kalanchoe. A wide variety of shapes and colors of leaves allows you to choose this plant for every taste. The plant retains water in thick leaves, so water very moderately only when the soil dries well. It is advisable to keep in the light, but not in direct sunlight, since the optimal temperature for Kalanchoe is from 15 to 20 degrees. And this is another medicinal plant in your home!
Clivia. A very easy plant to care for. Grows well in shade in winter it is even recommended to keep it on the windowsills of the northern windows), and in bright light. You need to water very rarely - in summer 2 times a month, in winter no more than once a week, between waterings the soil must have time to dry.
Coleus. Beautiful and unusual combinations of leaf colors are very pleasing to the eye, and for their shape they are sometimes popularly called " nettle". Of the important conditions for the maintenance of coleus - heat, good lighting, wet ( not waterlogged ) the soil.
Metrosideros. If your apartment has high humidity and south-facing windows, then the plant will take root perfectly. Place it in a well-lit place and water it so that the soil is always slightly moist ( about once every 3 days).
Euphorbia Mil(Euphorbia Mealy, Vulcanos). It belongs to succulents, so it will tolerate temporary drought well. Keep it in the south window of the room, as the plant loves warmth and good light, water a couple of times a week.
Monstera. If you do not have the desire to carefully care for the plants, but there are high ceilings in the apartment, then Monstera is what you need. Loves light partial shade, moisture. Spray the leaves periodically and water the soil liberally, allowing it to dry out before the next watering. Monsters are able to grow up to 4-5 meters at home.
Pelargonium(everyone knows geranium). Previously, this flower was an indispensable attribute of almost every Soviet apartment. Requires some care, but not at all burdensome to care for. A bright place and good watering in the summer, as well as periodic transplants. Water sparingly in winter. The plant is able to accumulate moisture, so it is resistant to irregular watering. But if you do not comply with these conditions, then the pelargonium will simply bloom a little less magnificently, and certainly will not die.
Ivy. Sprawling beautifully, ivy can enliven any interior. Varieties of ivy with green leaves will tolerate shade, and varieties with variegated leaves need good light, but without direct sunlight. Responds well to daily spraying. Water as the soil dries up in summer - plentifully, in winter - a little.
Podocarpus. If you want to try growing bonsai, start with podocarpus. Place the pot with the plant in a bright place, water moderately in summer, limitedly in winter. If you grow podocarpus just as a plant, then it will not cause problems, but if you grow it as a bonsai, you will have to make a little effort to maintain its chosen shape.
Sansevieria(popularly known as mother-in-law's tongue"- refers to the needle family). A very unpretentious plant, it is not at all demanding on the degree of illumination, it tolerates even a shadow well. Water is retained in dense leaves, therefore it is drought-resistant, watering in summer - no more than once a week, in winter - once every three weeks. The only condition - see that water is not poured into the outlet of the plant itself, otherwise it may rot.
Saintpaulia(familiar to everyone on school window sills, the usual room violet). Familiar to all violet, she needs good lighting, without direct sunlight and arrange the pots so that the leaves of the flower do not touch the window glass. In summer, water moderately, and in winter, so that the plant blooms, watering is reduced.
Spathiphyllum. It grows well in a shady place, likes warmth. Water generously, allowing the topsoil to dry out between waterings. Once every one to two weeks, it is useful to rinse the leaves of the plant with a shower of cool water. Spathiphyllum is able to remain blooming all year.
Scindapsus. Decorative vine, unpretentious, not picky about light, grows well in shady areas. Water sparingly. Scipandus very rarely blooms indoors, but the plant is very undemanding to care for and will delight you with its green leaves.
fat woman(crassula or "money tree", although it is not very noticeable that there is more money with her in the apartment ...). It looks like a tree - the trunk of the plant is solid with plump green leaves. Water not often - once every three days. According to legend, Crassula is able to attract wealth to the owner's house. To do this, you need to either bury a large coin in the soil with the plant, or put a few coins under the pots, or hang a few coins on the plant itself (they say they should be Chinese). Check, maybe it will help, especially since there is no hassle from a fat woman.
Tradescantia. Familiar to many from childhood, although hardly anyone knew how strange this plant is called. It can easily grow in a shaded room, but in a bright place the leaves will be much more beautiful. There are no special requirements for watering. A very pleasing plant.
Ficus. Almost all types of ficus require being in a bright place with diffused sunlight. It can withstand even not very warm temperatures. There is no special schedule for watering, it is necessary to water the plant when the soil dries out.
Haworthia(or "gavorcia"). She does not need bright light, a shaded place will do. Watering in summer is moderate, in winter - limited; not picky about air humidity. The plant will calmly endure even a long absence of attention from the hostess.
Chlorophytum. Vigorous and fast growing plant. Diffused lighting, partial shade is possible. Can tolerate direct sunlight for hours on end. In summer, it is necessary to water abundantly, but if you forget, the plant will simply wither a little, and not die. The plant is not picky about the constancy of air temperature, the main thing is that it should not be lower than 10 degrees.
Hoya. It grows well at room temperature, you can safely endure a cold snap of up to +8 degrees. The light falling on the hoya should be bright, diffused. They do not need additional air humidification, watering in summer is plentiful, in winter it is limited, allowing the earth to dry out.
Schlumberger. The name, of course, is not very harmonious, but this flower will not require much attention from you at all. Place the plant in a bright place or a little partial shade. It is necessary to water abundantly only when flowering until it ends ( December - January). Then watering is reduced to once a week.
Aechmea. Prefers good lighting, and after the start of flowering can easily be in a little shading. Water in the summer so that the soil is always slightly moistened; in winter, watering is reduced. Temperature - room temperature, from 18 to 26 degrees.
We hope that you will choose one of the plants from this list, and it will awaken and develop your passion for home floriculture. The main thing to understand is that even the most unpretentious house plants require at least minimal attention. Well, if you love to take care of them, they will thank you with their beautiful appearance and care for your health.
For the first time to grow in pots or greenhouses unusual and flowering plants steel in the era of the great geographical discoveries. Today, indoor flowers, a catalog with photos and names of which in paper form can fit in several cabinets, are a passion for millions of people around the world.
Photos and names of decorative home flowers
Ornamental plants are valued for the flowers of the most different forms and colors, unusual foliage, a variety of forms, including erect, creeping and ampelous, herbaceous and tree-like. Indoor flowers can be of local origin and come from the most remote corners of the world. Such plants differ not only in appearance, but also in habits, require different conditions maintenance and care.
Someone is passionate about succulents, someone is more interested in watching the growth of epiphytes. Although it is almost impossible to get acquainted with all types of home flowers, their photos and names, a short catalog will be a great help when choosing a “green pet” to your liking.
Abutilon
An evergreen shrub that easily tolerates crown formation, blooming from late spring to mid-autumn. Numerous varieties and hybrids indoor flower prefer partial shade, responsive to care, giving their owner a lot of white, yellow, pink, raspberry "bells" with a diameter of up to 10-12 cm.
To restore strength, the plant needs a cool wintering at 12-15 degrees.
Aglaonema
The photo and name of this home flower in a pot became famous thanks to the famous film "Leon". Today, the herbaceous perennial is popular for its variegated, leathery broad-lanceolate foliage and unpretentiousness when kept indoors. 
In leaf color different types and varieties there are not only green, white and silver tones, but also bright pink and purple colors.
Maidenhair
Among house plants, ferns are not uncommon. Herbaceous evergreen cultures attract attention with carved fronds and hardiness. One of the most popular ferns is the maidenhair, whose young fronds are gracefully folded and have a pinkish cream color. In the house, the flower needs partial shade and cool maintenance in winter.
Azalea
These houseplants with flowers of white, pink, purple color do not obey all flower growers. But when creating the right conditions and constant attention, medium-sized shrubs, related, delight with generous flowering and long life at home.
Alocasia
Among the many types of indoor flowers, there are many cultures belonging to the Aroid family. Natives of the tropics of the Southern Hemisphere invariably amaze with the splendor of greenery and a variety of forms.
When meeting a photo of decorative home flowers with the name "alokaziya" it is easy to notice how these plants differ in appearance. And this is not surprising, because several dozen representatives of the genus, for example, odorous, copper-red, are unpretentious decorative and deciduous crops valued by amateur flower growers.
Aloe
Unlike alocasia, which loves moisture, all species are succulents that can survive drought due to the water accumulated in succulent leaves. Aloe vera or agave is often grown as home flowers. A plant up to one and a half meters high is decorated with long leaves up to 30 cm long, seated along the edges with thorns.
The value of the plant in a non-capricious disposition and healing juice, which has a softening, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing effect.
Anthurium
- Another representative of the vast Aroid family, which has become a popular indoor flower. The characteristic features of the plant are an underground stem, pointed-heart-shaped dense leaves, held on high erect petioles, and cob inflorescences, decorated with bright bedspreads up to 15 centimeters long. The modified leaf is painted in bright white-pink, scarlet, greenish-purple tones.
Asparagus
Related to the culinary delicacy of asparagus, as a houseplant, it has an unpretentious disposition, active growth and long pot life. Several types of this culture, thanks to needle-like foliage, an ampelous or bush-like form, have long earned the respect and love of flower growers. decorative effect plants are complemented by a rare but memorable flowering. Collected in a brush, white flowers are small, but fragrant. After they wither, red rounded berries are formed.
Aspidistra
From South-East Asia- This is a decorative deciduous plant, the main attraction of which is large wide-lanceolate leaves up to 80 cm long. In the catalogs, among the photos of indoor flowers with the name "aspidistra" you can find specimens with variegated leaves decorated with white or yellowish stripes. The flowers of this species are inconspicuous and even invisible. Corollas of reddish-brown or purple color appear near the ground.
Balsam
Home flowers in pots, in the photo, are popularly called "Vanka Wet" or "touchy". , settled down on the windowsills of our grandmothers, loves moisture, light and warmth. An extremely unpretentious plant, due to the presence of a mass of varieties, is ready to please the grower with the flowering of simple and double flowers of the most different shades.
Begonia
Begonia - rare plant, which has decorative leaves and flowers. There are more than 1000 cultivated varietal and hybrid forms in the world, actively used for landscaping in the house and outside. Home flowers can differ in the way they reproduce, be bushy or ampelous, bloom seasonally or constantly.
Connoisseurs of decorative leafy crops highly appreciate the bright, unlike anything green of these unpretentious, fast-growing flowers.
Geranium room (pelargonium)
Unpretentious, plentiful and long blooming pelargonium- the perfect indoor flower for beginners. The plant easily adapts to life in an apartment, lends itself to shaping, if necessary, resumes and reproduces vegetatively without problems. A sea of varieties of various shapes and colors will help create a unique atmosphere in the house and decorate the interior.
Hibiscus
Perennial, related to garden mallows and, in Russian conditions thrived as a houseplant. A large flowering crop is grown as a shrub or stem tree. With proper care and adequate nutrition, it has an enviable longevity, grows to a height of 2–2.5 meters and regularly pleases with the appearance of spectacular red, pink, coral flowers.
Hippeastrum
Bulbous perennial popular thanks to simple care and incredibly vibrant blooms. It is accompanied by the appearance of powerful, up to 70 cm tall, peduncles with several simple or double flowers. The color of the corollas depends on the variety and can be variegated, white, pink, scarlet or deep purple. The leaves form a fluffy basal rosette, have a smooth surface and a pointed linear shape. In autumn, this type of indoor flowers begins a dormant period, lasting several months and requiring dry, cool storage of the bulbs.
Gloxinia
Velvety large bells and the same exquisite "soft" oval leaves - character traits domestic gloxinia flower. A tuberous plant with a winter dormant period for flowering requires a long daylight hours, nutrient soil and a wide pot.
Over one rosette of leaves, several dozen spectacular flowers can simultaneously show off in all shades from white to deep purple.
Guzmania
Guzmania draws on itself thanks to the bright foliage, bordering a not so noticeable and lush inflorescence. Flowering, which begins after 3 years of planting and lasts up to 3 months, means the near death of the mother plant, which should be replaced by basal daughter rosettes.
dieffenbachia
A decorative deciduous plant with large leaves of different colors is relatively unpretentious, stands out for its high growth rate and numerous natural and varietal forms. As in nature, at home, the flower with the name shown in the photo in a pot should receive enough moisture, heat, nutrition and a lot of bright but diffused light.
Dracaena
Accustomed in nature to truly "Spartan" conditions, the dracaena is not capricious in an apartment. Several varieties are grown as house flowers, eventually forming a "tree" with a bare trunk and a cap of stiff green or variegated foliage at the top.
Zamioculcas
Zamioculcas - tuberous plant from the Aroid family is often found in the collections of flower growers who are passionate about evergreen decorative deciduous crops. An unpretentious indoor flower from 50 to 150 cm high forms several powerful dense stems covered with glossy oval-pointed leaves. Mature plants with proper care form milky-white inflorescences-cobs.
Kalanchoe
Encyclopedias and catalogs of indoor and plant names often contain references to. Moreover, plants with this name are often included in the list of ornamental and medicinal crops. We are talking about different related species, interesting and wonderful in their own way.
Common features of all varieties - unpretentiousness, rapid growth, easy breeding all available vegetative ways and responsiveness to care.
Decorative varieties amaze with the splendor of flowering, and the viviparous form of Kalanchoe will help to cope with skin and colds.
Clivia
Clivia is an evergreen rhizomatous plant with a powerful basal rosette of long leathery leaves. During flowering, the plant produces a powerful peduncle with bright orange-yellow corollas gathered at the top into an umbrella. At home, flowers last more than 3 weeks.
arrowroot
Maranta is a low, often creeping or ampelous perennial with decorative foliage, on one sheet plate combining shades of light and dark greens, purples and pinks, whites and brownish tones.
Euphorbia Mil
Euphorbia Mil in Russia is better known as " crown of thorns". This unpretentious plant in nature reaches a height of 2 meters. In a pot, a succulent with a stiff stem covered with long thorns and a bunch of leaves at the top is much smaller. The unusual appearance of the plant is completed by small inflorescences, bordered by bright bracts, in scarlet, pink, yellow and white tones.
Sansevieria
Sansevieria or "mother-in-law's tongue" has been a regular on window sills for many years. Unassuming home flower popular for its tough foliage, with a variegated pattern or a light border. 
- one of the most common indoor flowers, however, a cylindrical variety with pointed erect leaves of the original form is only gaining adherents.
fat woman
The decorative home flowers in the photo owe their name to fleshy, coin-like leaves. Fat woman or "money tree" excellent home plant, care for which even a beginner can do. In terms of endurance and easy reproduction, the flower can only be compared with Kalanchoe. Even a fallen leaf soon takes root and gives rise to a new plant.
Tradescantia
Tradescantia is an excellent ampelous flower for home growing. The plant is different rapid growth, high decorativeness, unpretentiousness and light agricultural technology. The presence of varieties with variegated foliage of different shades allows you to create unique compositions with the help of one culture. moisture-loving, lends itself to crown formation and takes root easily, in water or on the ground.
Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis or "butterfly-like" flower. This most popular orchid in nature is an epiphyte. At home, the flower is content with a special pot and substrate, unlike ordinary soil. Relatively easy care for phalaenopsis allows a novice orchid lover to master all the features of these ornamental plants.
Violet uzambarskaya (saintpaulia)
At first glance, the Uzambara violet captivates with the appearance of fleecy foliage collected in lush rosettes, over which simple, semi- or double flowers of the most bizarre shapes and colors reign as a bright hat. Modern Saintpaulia varieties number in the thousands and represent giant and dwarf plants, plain and variegated flowers, green leaves and greens with white or pink edging.
ficus
A catalog of indoor flowers with photographs and names of various types and varieties of ficuses can be published as a separate book. Today, there are almost a thousand varieties of this plant, several dozen are grown in culture, having the shape of a bush, tree, ground cover and even ampel specimens. The most widely used and rubber.
Chlorophytum
- the leader among plants in terms of the ability to purify the air. But this is not the only reason for the popularity of indoor flower. A non-capricious and easily propagated herbaceous perennial in the house forms lush rosettes of pointed-lanceolate leaves of green or variegated color. A feature of the culture is the flowers and daughter rosettes of the plant formed on long hanging shoots.
Hoya
Among domestic lianas, hoya occupies one of the first places in terms of beauty and popularity. Evergreen perennial with long stems, covered with dense "waxy" leaves and umbrella inflorescences of fragrant star-shaped flowers, leaves no one indifferent. At the same time, ivy growing on a suitable surface does not need special care and is excellent for keeping at home.