What flowers are suitable for growing on the balcony

1. Herbal Plant Recommendations

Clivia

The most attractive thing about Clivia is its neat leaves, which is definitely a good cure for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder!

Maintenance method:

1. Soil. The nutrient soil for Clivia is mainly composed of rotten leaves, pine needles and coarse sand. The soil prepared in this way has good permeability and the roots of Clivia are not easy to rot. It is rich in nutrients and is suitable for the growth of Clivia. The specific proportions are: 30% rotten leaves, 30% pine needles, 20% coarse sand, 10% salt-free melon seeds (dry-fried), 5% charcoal, and 5% defatted bone meal.

2. Water the Clivia thoroughly. It is best to use the "sitting pot" method to water the Clivia at home. Just fill a large bucket with water, then put the Clivia in it, let the water slowly seep in from the small holes under the flowerpot, and when the surface of the soil of the Clivia becomes wet, you can take it out.

When watering, everyone should also be careful not to pour water into the leaf core. If water accidentally enters the leaf core, you need to immediately absorb the water with highly absorbent paper or cotton.

3. "Fertilizer should always be kept with water. Fertilizer should be added along with water." This means that you should add some thin fertilizer along with water every time you water. This is very beneficial to the vigorous growth of Clivia.

Tiger Piranha

Sansevieria is recognized as a plant that is easy to grow. It is not only shade-tolerant, but also drought-tolerant, and has beautiful leaf shape, making it very suitable for indoor placement. Huahua grew a pot of it and placed it in the study, which looks high-end and classy!

Maintenance method:

1. Soil. Sansevieria is not very demanding on water, so the soil must have good permeability. Usually sandy soil is best, 2/3 of it can be leaf mold and 1/3 of it can be garden soil. If you are worried about airtightness, you can add some large-grained river sand into it.

2. Light. Adequate light can allow the snake plant to grow more healthily. Try to place the snake plant in a sunny place, such as a windowsill, balcony, or living room. However, the summer sun is strong and needs proper shade.

3. Rainwater, river water, and well water are the best for watering. Tap water should be exposed to the sun for two days before use. At the same time, be careful not to sprinkle water on the heart of the leaves of the snake plant, as this may easily cause rot.

asparagus

When you hear the name asparagus fern, you know that it must be a very elegant plant. Looking at its shape, it is light, soft, elegant, and unrestrained, and it has very strong vitality. It is simply a must-have for every home!

Maintenance method:

1. The soil should be warm and moist, rich in humus and have good drainage. It can generally be prepared in a ratio of 4 parts garden soil, 2 parts leaf mold, 2 parts compost soil and 1 part sand.

2. During the watering process, it depends on the weather, growth conditions and the dryness and wetness of the soil in the pot. Do not water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do. In winter, you should water less, and when the weather is hot and dry, you can spray water on the leaves to increase humidity and reduce temperature.

3. When fertilizing asparagus fern, be sure to apply thin fertilizers frequently, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow. It is OK to apply well-rotted thin liquid fertilizer once a month. After the plants grow and take shape, you can control and reduce the amount of fertilizer appropriately.

4. Asparagus fern should be placed in a cool place and pay attention to ventilation. The light in winter is not strong, so it can be placed outdoors to receive sunlight when the weather is good. The temperature of potted asparagus fern should be kept above 5℃ in winter to avoid freezing.

Kalanchoe

Longevity flowers are not only beautiful, but also have very good meanings. Especially for families with elderly people, it is very suitable to plant this kind of flowers.

Maintenance method:

1. Watering. Kalanchoe is drought-resistant, so watering is not needed too frequently. Wait until the surface of the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering. The temperature is low in winter, so watering should be less than usual.

2. Kalanchoe is phototropic, so during its growth period, you should pay attention to frequently changing the direction of the flowerpot and adjusting the light so that the plant receives light evenly, which encourages the branches to grow evenly in all directions. If the plant is not repotted for a long time, it will grow to one side, affecting the ornamental effect.

3. Fertilization: During the peak growing season, apply a thin compound liquid fertilizer every 15 to 20 days to promote healthy growth and luxuriant flowering. After the flower buds are formed in November, apply 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate or 0.5% superphosphate 1 to 2 times, so that there will be more flowers, brighter colors and longer flowering period.

Coinweed

The leaves of the pennywort are round and have very strong vitality. Its survival rate is very high whether it is grown in soil or hydroponics. This should be the entry-level flower and plant for many novice flower growers, right?

Maintenance method:

1. Light. The pennywort is shade-tolerant and half-day light is best. However, if the pennywort can receive 4 to 6 hours of scattered light every day, or 8 to 10 hours of artificial light, it will grow better!

2. If you want to save trouble, you can use a half-soil and half-water cultivation method. It is simple and convenient. Just remember to add water to the pennywort!

White Anthurium

The alias of Anthurium is smooth sailing, and corresponding to its name is that it is very easy to grow, and is shade-tolerant and drought-tolerant.

Maintenance method:

1. Light: The plant is relatively shade-tolerant and only needs about 60% scattered light to meet its growth needs. It can be cultivated indoors in a place with bright scattered light all year round. Avoid direct sunlight in summer, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow and sunburn may occur in severe cases.

2. Watering: Don’t water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do. In summer and dry seasons, water should be sprayed on the leaves frequently and water should be sprinkled on the surrounding ground to provide higher air humidity, which is very beneficial to its growth and development. In winter, you should control watering and keep the soil in the pot slightly moist.

3. The most suitable temperature is 20℃～21℃. If the white palm is kept in a low temperature state for a long time, it is easy to cause the leaves to fall off or turn brown.

Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum is even more common. Among ten flower lovers, nine out of ten grow Chlorophytum!

Maintenance method:

1. Chlorophytum likes semi-shady environment. It should get more sunlight in winter to keep the leaves tender and green. When growing spider plants in pots at home, they should be placed in front of a south window, otherwise the leaves will lose their luster or even wither.

2. Chlorophytum likes a humid environment, so the soil in the pot should always be kept moist. Water it sufficiently in summer, and spray water on the branches and leaves around noon to prevent the leaves from drying out.

3. There is often a lot of dust indoors. For example, there is a lot of dust on the spider plant, which not only affects its growth, but also damages the beauty of its branches and leaves. Therefore, you should spray and wash the branches and leaves frequently to keep them bright and beautiful.

orchid

The cultivation history of orchids in my country can be said to be very long. Moreover, orchids have become a spiritual symbol. Flower lovers love not only its appearance, but also its connotation.

Maintenance method:

1. Soil. The simplest way to mix soil is 50% leaf mold + 50% perlite.

2. Watering. In most cases, orchids are killed by overwatering, so be sure not to allow water to accumulate when watering! It can't be too dry either. You should water it when the soil in the pot is slightly moist!

3. Ventilation. When growing orchids, you must pay attention to ventilation. A hot and stuffy environment is not good for the growth of orchids. Ventilation can allow the moisture in the orchid soil to evaporate as quickly as possible.

2. Recommended woody plants

Money Tree

When talking about woody plants, how can we miss the money tree? Just for this meaning, you should keep one at home!

Maintenance method:

1. Watering. Watering of the money tree is of utmost importance. Many flower lovers’ money trees died due to over-watering. The principle of watering is to keep it dry rather than wet, and when watering, make sure to water it thoroughly, not halfway! The money tree can even go without water for a month!

2. Soil: Generally, loose garden soil or peat soil, leaf mold, coarse sand are used, with a small amount of compound fertilizer or chicken manure as base fertilizer.

3. The fortune tree likes diffuse light. The light is mild in winter and can be kept in full sunlight, but pay attention to shade when the sun is strong.

Happy Tree

Now that we have the fortune tree, the next thing to plant is the happiness tree. Planting a happiness tree at home is for the happiness of the whole family.

Maintenance method:

1. The most suitable growth temperature is between 19℃~21℃ during the day and between 18℃~20℃ at night.

2. The lucky tree likes plenty of sunlight, but it can also grow in semi-shade. If it lacks light for a long time, the lucky tree will have phenomena such as falling leaves or yellowing leaves.

3. Watering: In addition to keeping the soil moist, you should also spray water on the leaves of the lucky tree frequently to increase the humidity of the surrounding air.

Phlox chinensis

Fulutong, just listen to the name, Fu (blessing) and Lu (luck), just because of this name, Huahua decided to move one home tomorrow!

Maintenance method:

1. Watering: During the growing period of Phlox featherleaf, keep the soil in the pot moist but not waterlogged. Frequently spray the plant with water close to room temperature to increase the air humidity and make the leaves fresh.

2. Fertilization: Apply special fertilizer for foliage plants or decomposed thin liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. If it is a variegated variety, be careful not to let the nitrogen content in the fertilizer be too high, so as to avoid the fading or even disappearance of the pattern on the leaf surface. Stop fertilizing after September to allow the new branches to mature and survive the winter.

3. It is suitable to be placed in a brightly lit room. It is better to see a few hours of sunlight indoors every day. Except for summer, full sunlight is OK in other seasons.

Gardenia

Gardenia is more suitable for cultivation in the south, but if it is well taken care of, it can be grown in the north. The gardenia under the hands of the master grows very well.

Maintenance method:

1. Soil: When cultivating, choose leaf mold, peat soil or fermented sawdust plus half garden soil. The soil must be breathable.

2. During the cultivation of gardenia, it is necessary to water it when the surface of the potting soil is dry. At night, you can use a spray bottle to water the leaves. If the plant grows too vigorously and has long internodes, do not water it at night. Water it in the morning when the sun comes out.

3. Gardenia likes sunlight, but is afraid of heat and scorching sun. It grows best in semi-shaded places. 60% of sunlight throughout the day is enough to meet its growth needs.

4. Add 3% decomposed cake fertilizer into the culture soil as base fertilizer. During the growing season, use cake fertilizer and alum fertilizer water made from ferrous sulfate to water once a week. During the budding period, water 1 to 2 times with 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate aqueous solution. Stop fertilizing when the temperature is above 35℃ in the hot summer and below 15℃ in autumn.

Azalea

Rhododendron has bright colors and a long flowering period. Some flower lovers say it is easy to grow, while others say it is difficult. But in the final analysis, you have to master its habits!

Maintenance method:

1. Soil: Mix leaf mold, coarse river sand and sandy loam in a ratio of 2:1:1 to make the culture soil. If conditions permit, it is better to use pine needle soil.

2. In winter, because the daylight is short and the light is soft, it must be placed on a sunny south window sill or south balcony indoors so that it can receive sufficient light.

3. "Apply thin fertilizer frequently, it is better to use less rather than more." During the growing season, you can dilute alum fertilizer with clean water and apply it once every half a month. And be sure to use well-rotted fertilizer!

Money Tree

Money tree, money tree, if you grow a money tree you will get lots and lots of money! Cough cough cough, Huahua is just joking. The reason we keep a money tree at home is just for the moral implications!

Maintenance method:

1. Light: Money tree is quite contradictory, it likes light but tolerates shade, so it is best to place the money tree in a bright living room.

2. When selecting soil, you can use coarse sand, peat, washed coal slag and mix it with a small amount of garden soil, and adjust its pH value to between 6 and 6.5 to make it slightly acidic.

3. Money tree is relatively drought-resistant, so don’t water it too much at normal times. It is best to keep the soil in the pot relatively dry! Better dry than wet!

Schefflera

Schefflera arborvitae, also known as duck's foot wood, has now become a common plant in households. So, how should we care for this plant?

Maintenance method:

1. Potting soil: For potted plants, you can generally choose leaf mold or peat soil, garden soil and add about 1/4 river sand or perlite to mix evenly. To make it fertile, add a small amount of cake fertilizer powder as base fertilizer.

2. Keep the soil moist. Water it in time before it dries out. When the weather is dry, spray the plant with water to increase humidity. Lack of water may cause the leaves of Schefflera to fall.

3. Pruning. Schefflera arborvitae is prone to sprouting long branches, so you need to pay attention to shaping and pruning to keep the plant shape neat and beautiful. For perennial old branches, when the plant grows too large, you can repot them before new buds sprout each year, and cut off the upper branches and leaves and part of the old roots.

Jasmine

Who doesn’t know jasmine? Whether it is the catchy folk song or the beautiful posture of jasmine, flower lovers are deeply fascinated by it.

1. Jasmine likes slightly acidic soil and lives better in slightly acidic soil. You can use 4 parts of garden soil, 4 parts of compost, 2 parts of river sand or rice husk ash, plus an appropriate amount of fully decomposed dry cake crumbs, chicken and duck manure, etc., and sift out the powder and coarse particles, and use the coarse particles as the bottom and cover the surface.

2. Jasmine is not drought-tolerant, but it also avoids waterlogging, so you need to water it more often. It is enough to keep the soil in the pot moist in winter.

3. Jasmine has very poor cold resistance and will basically stop growing below 10℃. It is best to keep the indoor temperature at around 20℃ in winter.

3. Recommended vine plants

Clematis

Speaking of vines, how can we not recommend the "Queen of Vines" Clematis? There are rich varieties, the colors are very bright, and they are also very cold-resistant. Don’t you really want to try one?

Maintenance method:

1. For soil, try to use less yard soil. It is recommended to mix coarse peat with some perlite in a ratio of about 6:1. Peat has good water retention and fertility properties, and is loose and breathable. Adding some perlite can further enhance water permeability and air permeability.

3. Clematis likes fertilizer. Only with enough fertilizer can the flowers bloom enough and look beautiful! Fertilization in winter is to remove some of the topsoil of the flower pots, and then pile up 2 to 5 cm of new peat mixed with a large amount of organic fertilizer and bone meal. In spring and autumn, when the temperature is relatively high, you can use clean liquid fertilizer to water the soil or spray it on the leaves. 2-3 times a month is enough. Stop fertilizing during the high temperature period in summer.

4. Regarding watering, there is nothing much to say. As long as the soil is well prepared, it is enough to follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and wet.

Periwinkle

Vinca, also known as Vinca, has small flowers with five complete petals. It looks very neat and the colors are also varied, including purple, red, green...

Maintenance method:

1. Soil: The potted philadelphia can be made by mixing garden soil, leaf mold and slag in the ratio of 3:1:1. If there is no slag, you can use river sand or other larger particles instead.

2. Light. The requirements for light of the philadelphic plant are not strict, but it prefers a semi-shaded environment. The light in winter is relatively mild, and there is no problem with accepting direct sunlight, but it must be shaded in the summer.

3. When watering, just follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and then moistening it. If you want the evergreen to grow well, you should keep the soil moist during its growth period.

4. Fertilize the plant once every half a month, and add 2 to 3 times of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering.

morning glory

Morning glory, most people probably like to call it five-star flower, because when it blooms, it looks like little stars ~ dotted on the green branches and leaves, not to mention it, it has a full of fresh breath!

Maintenance method:

1. Watering. The cultivation of morning glory is very simple. Wait until the surface soil is dry, then water it. It is very easy.

2. Fertilization: Morning radish basically does not require fertilizer. Just mix organic fertilizer into the planting soil before planting. However, if you want more flowers to bloom, you can apply dilute bean cake water during the growth period.

3. It likes places with plenty of sunshine. So try to let it bask in the sun as much as possible. Of course, it needs to be shaded when exposed to the sun in the summer, and exposed to full sun in the winter!

Rose

Is it necessary for Huahua to introduce the rose plant in detail? There are many varieties of roses with different colors. When the roses cover the entire balcony, please do not stop the flowers from enjoying them!

Maintenance method:

1. Soil: The culture soil can be made of 5 parts of garden soil, 3 parts of garbage soil, 2 parts of rice husk ash, and an appropriate amount of vegetable cake. Or use 4 parts horse manure, 4 parts garden soil, 2 parts river sand, and add a small amount of vegetable cake and bone meal.

2. Fertilization. Roses need a lot of fertilizer to grow and bloom. If there is insufficient fertilizer, the flowers will become small. Applying a little organic fertilizer at the roots in winter can enhance their ability to resist the cold over the winter. In early March, when the roses sprout, you can apply liquid fertilizers such as decomposed human feces and urine, bean cakes, chicken and duck manure, and fish offal. When it is about to bloom, you can apply a light liquid fertilizer once as appropriate.

3. Watering: There is nothing special about watering roses, except that water cannot accumulate in the pot! Moreover, roses are relatively drought-resistant. If you are worried about waterlogging, you can wait until the surface of the potting soil is completely dry before watering.

Flower lovers, are there any of these 20 flowers that you like?

If you like it, take it home as soon as possible!