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How to Plant Flowers

How to Plant Flowers in a House?

How to Plant Flowers in a House- Many people grow flowers in their garden beds from spring to fall. But when the cold wind of winter comes, it's hard to keep the flowers blooming.

Even though it's winter, you can still enjoy the beauty of flowers. You can do this by making an indoor flower bed. All you need are a few pots or containers, some soil that has been aerated, and some plants that can live inside.

A lot of spring and summer blossoms will start to bloom in your home before you know it.

Finding the Best Flowering Plants for Your Indoor Space

In the same way that it's easy to control the growing environment, you can grow most of your favorite outdoor plants indoors as well.

Some of our favorites are miniature rose bushes, begonias, African violets, Cape primrose, purple shamrock (oxalis), and geraniums. You can also get full-sized rose bushes if you want.

If you want to keep things simple, look for a cactus or bromeliad in bloom. Christmas cactus is beautiful and easy to care for. In the bromeliad family, Guzmania has gorgeous flowers and sends out "pups" that can be used to start new plants.

Choosing the Right Spot

You should make sure your flowering plants are ready to grow in your indoor garden.

Sun-loving plants like geraniums or purple hearts will thrive near a window that faces south and gets a lot of direct sunlight each day. Putting a lot of small pots on the kitchen window sill will make even the gloomiest days brighter.

If you put Oxalis, Impatiens, and African Violets near an east-facing window that gets a lot of light but not too much, they will grow well.

Keep an eye on your plants to make sure they don't grow too far away or abnormally, which is a sign that they aren't getting enough sunlight.

Picking Planters

Then, look for containers that you and your plants will both love.

One of the best things about having plants in your home is choosing the right pot or container for them. It's up to you to make your home look better by using fun vessels or old things to grow your flowers and plants.

It doesn't matter what kind of container you choose for your plant. Make sure it has enough drainage. Most flowering plant species do better when the soil can dry out a little between waterings to grow better. You can drill or punch holes in metal, wood, and most plastic containers if they don't already have them. If they don't, you can make them. If you don't want water damage in your home, put a saucer or catch tray under the pot.

 

Some beautiful flowers you can plants in your house, they are-
Anthurium Flamingo Flower
Lavender
Blue Moon Wisteria Tree Plant

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Orchids

Orchids and Placement

What is an orchid?

An orchid is one of the oldest and largest flowering plant families with a vast variety of flowers, spanning about 30,000 species. Native to parts of Asia, these plants are also known as epiphytes, which means that they typically grow on other plants, or a host plant,  without harming it.  With their beautiful hues and different formations, it’s hard not to become mesmerized by these prehistoric flowers.

What type of vase should it be in?

Whichever type of vase you choose to put your orchids in, you must remember to have enough open space towards the bottom to allow the roots to obtain enough air.  Also, this specific plant will benefit greatly from

a vase with a weighted bottom to assist in balancing the orchid as it blooms.   

Where should I place it in my house?

The ideal place to place an orchid would be anywhere that mimics humid conditions in your house.  A South or East facing window is the most ideal split to place it as a window in that area can help control the amount of direct sunlight the plant takes in. The top three spots in your house include the living room,

the dining room, and the bathroom If living in a humid environment such as Florida, you can place this plant outside in the patio and it will do quite well there. 

How to maintain an orchid?

These plants enjoy a lot of indirect sunlight (although some do enjoy direct sunlight).  They thrive in an elevated humidity environment and benefit from a lot of open space where the roots are. They are comfortable in temperatures below 85 degrees. These temperatures and conditions work to create vibrant and healthy blooms for these flowers.  (The easiest of this vast species to maintain is Phalaenopsis as it can tolerate levels of low light and humidity)

Why should you buy an orchid?

While they are one of the oldest flowering plants to exist, they are quite easy to take care of once you understand their needs.  They are quite simple in that, they require a humid environment, enough indirect sunlight,

and a weighted vase with enough space for the roots to gain sufficient air. All these steps contribute to beautiful blooms which are sure to light up your house this year.  This flowering plant, once a very rare commodity can now become part of your home

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