The problem of wilted potted flowers is familiar to all lovers of beauty. Such problems aren't always due to the owner's lack of initiative. Constant business trips or other responsibilities prevent timely attention to a windowsill flowerbed. Inexperienced gardeners and those whose work often takes them away from home should consider purchasing low-maintenance houseplants.
Dracaena
A fairly undemanding flower belonging to the Asparagus family. The leaves are solid green or variegated. Solid-colored shrubs don't require additional lighting; they thrive in shade, while variegated ones require adequate light.
Water it every 3-4 days. However, it can survive in arid climates without watering for up to 10 days. Dracaena is grown for its decorative leaves. Provide the plant with indirect light and the appropriate temperature, and it will delight its owners for a long time. Frequent repotting is not necessary.
You may be interested in:Ficus
An exotic, tall flower. It doesn't require any special care, but there are some difficulties in growing it. In the wild, you can find dwarf varieties, no more than 15-20 cm tall, while there are also quite tall varieties, reaching up to 3 m.
Ficus trees are most often grown indoors to purify the air and for their decorative leaves. The small flowers aren't particularly valuable, but the foliage is used to treat skin conditions.
There are some challenges in caring for this plant, but even an inexperienced gardener can handle them. Each type of indoor ficus requires specific growing conditions.
You may be interested in:Aloe
Known for its medicinal properties, it can be found in almost every home. Like other herbaceous succulents, its robust leaves retain a large amount of moisture.
The plant's advantages include its low maintenance and the fact that frequent watering and spraying are not necessary. It thrives in dry, hot weather.
During the summer months, water the plant weekly, and once a month in the winter. Change the soil in the pot every three years.
The plant can be kept anywhere indoors, not necessarily on a windowsill. Temperature requirements: at least 10°C in winter, up to 27°C in summer. Keep in mind, however, that aloe leaves do not tolerate direct sunlight.
Crassula
A fairly common flower among houseplant enthusiasts, it's popularly known as the money tree. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family, so many people know it as the fat plant. It's suitable for growing on a windowsill and doesn't mind direct sunlight. It grows rather slowly, so it's only repotted when its pot becomes too crowded.
The flowers are small and white. Fertilize crassulas in the summer; once a month is sufficient. The plant is low-maintenance, and there's no need to mist it. Don't worry if you don't manage to moisten the soil in time; the leaves have enough moisture to last for three weeks.
You may be interested in:Monstera
A perennial exotic plant. They come in a variety of leaf colors, including solid and variegated. It doesn't require any special care, but it needs some shade to prevent direct sunlight. This green beauty grows slowly, so it needs to be repotted infrequently—once every four years. The leaves, which can reach up to 1 meter in length, have slits down the middle.
Monstera plants rarely bloom indoors. They are somewhat fussy, as vegetative processes slow down when temperatures drop to 12°C. The ideal temperature for growth is 20°C to 22°C. They are also picky about watering: insufficient watering negatively impacts their growth, but they don't tolerate frequent watering well either. During cold weather, once a week is sufficient.
Asparagus
This flower is suitable for beginner gardeners; no special care skills are required. Asparagus flowers are small and unsightly. It is grown for its exotic leaves. There are many species and types, each with significant differences. Water infrequently, focusing on the top layer of soil.
Disadvantages include the need for annual repotting. During hot weather, it appreciates misting. It doesn't thrive in direct sunlight and prefers bright but diffused light. It thrives in semi-darkness.
You may be interested in:Aspidistra
An unpretentious herbaceous plant, a favorite in greenhouses and offices. Aspidistra, when grown indoors, does not shed its flowers; it is grown solely for its colorful, decorative foliage.
It doesn't have any particular temperature requirements. The only requirement is that the room temperature should be no colder than +3…+5°C. Water weekly. Repot every 3-5 years.
Aspidistra grows up to 70 cm in height. Some varieties thrive in the shade, but the plant should be shaded in the summer. Provided watering guidelines are followed, it will provide long-lasting enjoyment.
Nolina (Beaucarnea)
The bottle palm gets its other name from the shape of its crown. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves. It easily tolerates temperature fluctuations and arid climates. However, if the soil dries out, the leaf tips begin to wilt. Therefore, the soil must be kept moist at all times. The nolina's roots accumulate sufficient moisture to ensure healthy growth.
Direct sunlight doesn't harm the plant, but it doesn't thrive in shade. Transplanting should be done no more than once every four years, and nolina should be fertilized regularly (twice a month).
Sansevieria
The plant grows up to 1 m tall and is popularly known as "pike tail" or "mother-in-law's tongue." Overwatering will kill it. In summer, watering should be limited to once a week; in winter, once every three weeks is sufficient.
When the root ball completely fills the pot, the sansevieria is repotted. The flowers are small and white. Gardeners adore it for its strap-shaped leaves, the color of which resembles the variegated skin of a snake. The average temperature range is 18 to 28°C, with a minimum of 13°C in winter.
Sansevieria is an undemanding plant: it thrives in shade and tolerates full sun. Fertilize it once a month only in the summer.
Chlorophytum
This herbaceous plant is fairly easy to care for. In apartments, it's often placed in the kitchen due to its air-purifying properties. Variegated varieties of Chlorophytum require more sunlight than standard varieties.
If it doesn't have enough light, it will signal this by shedding its leaves. Water it 1-2 times a week, depending on when the top layer of soil dries out. Fertilize monthly. Repot when the roots fill the entire pot. It has its drawbacks: it doesn't tolerate drafts or overwatering.
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