Beautiful Flowering House Plants – Pictures and Names of Common Indoor Flowers

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A Guide to Popular Flowering Houseplants: Pictures and Care Information

If you’re looking to brighten up your home with colorful flowers but don’t have outdoor space for a garden, houseplants are a great option. In this article, I’ll discuss some of the most popular flowering houseplant varieties and provide tips on caring for them so you can enjoy their beautiful blooms indoors. From my experience gardening both indoors and out, flowering houseplants can really lift your spirits when you see new blossoms emerging.

Gerbera Daisies

Gerbera daisies, with their large, cheerful flowers in colors like pink, orange, red and yellow, are one of the showiest flowering houseplants (image). They grow well in medium to bright indirect light. Water whenever the top inch of soil is dry, and fertilize monthly in the spring and summer. Pinch off old flowers to encourage reblooming. Gerberas tend to be short-lived houseplants, lasting 6-12 months, but their colorful blooms make them worth it in my opinion.

Chinese Evergreen

Chinese evergreen (image) is an excellent choice for lower-light conditions. Its deep green leaves, sometimes variegated with cream or pink, hold their color even in dim rooms. Plus, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers. Keep the soil lightly moist and fertilize monthly. Prune off spent flower stalks for continued blooming over months. Chinese evergreen can live for years indoors if cared for properly.

African Violets

African violets come in a variety of blooming colors like lavender, pink, red and white. They grow well in bright, indirect light (image). Water whenever the top of the soil is dry. These violets prefer humid conditions, so put the pot on a pebble tray of water. Fertilize weak weekly during spring and summer. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming. With a little TLC, African violets will produce flowers repeatedly for over a year.

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Orchids

Orchids like phalaenopsis are very popular flowering houseplants thanks to their exotic beauty. Make sure to provide them with bright, indirect light (image). Water by submerging the pot in a basin of room temperature water for 10 minutes then drain thoroughly. Fertilize monthly. Some varieties will bloom for months on end, though flower spikes may only last 3-6 weeks. By learning an orchid’s needs, you can get years of enjoyment from its stunning blooms, in my experience.

More Flowering Houseplants

Beyond these top varieties, other excellent flowering houseplant options include:

  1. Kalanchoe – produces clusters of colorful blooms in shades of orange, pink, red and yellow on succulent leaves.
  2. Begonia – comes in tuberous and fibrous varieties with bright pink, red or white blooms and often attractively patterned foliage too.
  3. Bougainvillea – its delicate papery bracts resemble flowers in hot pink, fuschia, orange or white clinging to woody vines.
  4. Impatiens – tolerates low-light and pumps out persistent blooms in pinks, oranges, reds and whites to brighten shady spots.
  5. Angel wing begonia – delicate fringed blooms dangle above heart-shaped foliage making a spectacular display.

By selecting plants suited to your home’s conditions and following basic care practices of watering, fertilizing and pruning, you’ll prolong their blooming and enjoy cheerful flowers indoors for months at a time. Just make sure to provide adequate light levels – most flowering plants need at least four to six hours of indirect sunlight daily.

Dealing with Pests

Occasionally flowering plants may have pest issues like spider mites, scale or mealybugs that feed on leaves and stems. Some signs are white spots, sooty mold, leaf yellowing or dropping. If you spot pests, isolate the infected plant away from others. Treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap, following package instructions (test in an inconspicuous area first). Check other nearby plants thoroughly since pests can spread rapidly. It’s usually better to catch pests early before they do major damage.

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At the same time, flowering plants are not trouble-free – lots can go wrong if care needs aren’t met. For example, overwatering is a common issue that leads to root rot. It’s kind of a balancing act to keep soil evenly moist without going soggy. Fortunately, warning signs of issues are usually visible so you can correct problems early. With experience, it gets easier to care for houseplants and enjoy flowering beauties indoors for years, in my view.

Enjoying the Blooms

Here are some ideas to get more enjoyment from your houseplants’ flowers:

  1. Cut blooms and arrange in small vases around your home. The visual lift is amazing.
  2. Take photos of the blooms to share with plant-loving friends online.
  3. Dry plant snippets in silica gel for permanent keepsakes of favorite blooms.
  4. Breed new cultivars by hand-pollinating flowers and growing seedlings. It’s fascinating to create your own varieties.
  5. Give potted plants with flowers as thoughtful gifts for holidays or special occasions.

In conclusion, flowering houseplants are a totally awesome way – if you’ll pardon my slang – to bring natural beauty into your indoor space. With proper care, many varieties will bloom repeatedly for months or even years, stunning you with each new flower. It’s kind of an amazing experience to nurture living things and be rewarded with colorful blooms, in my opinion. I hope this guide helps you pick some flowering plants to enjoy at home!

Does this help answer your questions about common flowering houseplant types and how to care for them? Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions. Growing houseplants is fascinating, though sometimes things don’t always go according to plan, as we all know. But that’s just part of the learning experience, and the rewards are so worth it in the end. Thanks for reading!

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Flowering Houseplants for any Home

Plant Bloom Time Care Level Height Light Needs
Poinsettia Winter Moderate 12-24 inches Bright indirect light
African Violet Spring-Fall Moderate 6-12 inches Bright indirect light
Orchid Spring Moderate 6-24 inches Bright indirect light
Christmas Cactus Late Fall-Winter Easy 6-12 inches Bright indirect light
Spider Plant Spring-Summer Easy 12-24 inches Bright indirect light

FAQ

  1. What types of flowering houseplants are popular?

    Popular flowering houseplants include poinsettias during the winter holidays, orchids, African violets, and peace lilies. Some other nice choices are geraniums, begonias, and colorful impatiens. Basically any plant with pretty blooms can add a nice pop of color to your home.

  2. How often do I need to water flowering plants?

    Most flowering plants like to be kept slightly moist but not soggy. You’ll want to check the soil regularly to see if it’s drying out. As a general rule, water when the top inch of soil is dry. But it really depends on the plant – peace lilies tend to like more water while succulents need less. I usually stick my finger in the dirt to test it out.

  3. What kind of light do flower plants prefer?

    It varies a lot depending on the specific plant. Poinsettias, for example, want bright indirect sunlight. Orchids usually need medium light. Some plants like African violets will do fine in low light conditions near a window. Basically, read the care tags when you buy a plant – it will tell you if it likes full sun, partial shade, or low light. You can also experiment to see what location in your home works best.

  4. How do I get my plants to rebloom?

    To get repeat blooms, give your flowering plant plenty of bright light and keep the soil moist. You’ll also want to fertilize monthly during the growing season. Be sure to trim off any dead or fading flower blossoms so the plant puts its energy into producing new blooms. Peace lilies are famous for reblooming if you cut off the old flowers. Despite less than perfect care, many plants will still try to flower again if you show them some love.

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  5. What do I do if my plant stops flowering?

    If your flower plant suddenly stops producing blooms, check a few things. Strong sunlight could be stressing it out – move it to a shadier spot. Overwatering and soggy soil causes issues too. Possibly the pot is too small, restricting new growth. Take a look at the roots also – signs of root rot mean you may need a fresh pot. If it just seems generally unhealthy, repotting in new soil could do the trick. The flowering may start up again with some TLC!

  • How long do flowers typically last on houseplants?

    The lifespan of flowers on houseplants varies considerably. Poinsettia blooms might only hang around for several weeks. Orchids often flower for months at a time if conditions are right. Begonias and African violets could rebloom every few months. Impatiens tend to keep cranking out blooms nonstop throughout the growing season. Anyway, don’t be discouraged if blossoms only endure for a short time – it’s great they flowered at all! Just remove any wilted petals and enjoy the next round of blooms.

  • Any tips for keeping cats away from poisonous plants?

    Sadly, some flowering plants can be downright dangerous for cats if nibbled on. Luckily, you can usually cat-proof the area. Move threatening plants up high out of paw’s reach, like on a bookshelf or tall table. Consider planting them in closed-top containers without drainage holes. You can also try sprinkling hot pepper flakes or citrus peels on soil – the scents may deter cats. (But is that fair to kitty? Perhaps it’s best to avoid toxic plants if possible.) Overall, choosing pet-safe greenery ensures happy, healthy houseplants and feline friends.

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