The most beautiful flowering indoor plants: 15 photos with names and descriptions

The most beautiful flowers in the world make up an impressive list, which includes specimens from all over the world. Some varieties are not exactly flowers in the usual sense and have sizes comparable to the height of a small tree. Some delight the eye for a whole season, while others exist for a few hours. Among them there are those that leave an indelible impression forever. Many gardeners around the world dream of growing them on their plots, but this is not always possible.

• 2 Amorphophallus titanica
• 3 Gazania
• 4 Rainbow Roses
• 5 Egret Orchid
• 6 Protea
• 7 Strelitzia
• 8 Licorice
• 9 Passionflower
• 10 Kadupul - the most beautiful flower in the world

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Rafflesia

Rafflesias bloom for no more than 4 days and attract flies with their “aroma”

She is also a “corpse flower”. This is a parasitic plant without stems and leaves, with flowers 60–100 cm in diameter and weighing more than 10 kg, which emit the smell of... rotten meat.

Rafflesia grows in tropical forests and is not suitable for home cultivation. Numerous attempts to obtain it in a greenhouse almost always ended unsuccessfully.

Amorphophallus titanica

During flowering, the amorphophallus ear heats up to 40°C

Another name is “devil’s tongue.” Once upon a time it could easily be found in the sultry forests of Indonesia, today it is a real rarity. The plant can grow up to 2.5 m in height and weigh more than 50 kg. This beauty is fragrant with the “aroma” of rotten fish, which, combined with its gigantic size, makes it impossible to grow amorphophallus in a summer cottage. And such flowers do not grow in the climatic conditions of the Russian Federation, therefore, to see the “devil’s language”, you will have to go, for example, to Sumatra.

The lifespan of amorphophallus titanica is 40 years, but during this time it blooms only 3 or 4 times.

Beautiful indoor plants that bloom in winter - names with photos

In addition to those plants that can be forced to bloom in the winter season, there are also those that prefer to bloom only in winter.

Schlumberger's Decembrist

Decembrist is an epiphytic cactus. Loves loose soil and high humidity. Loves spraying and baths, roots very easily in segments. Well developed specimens may appear as a small tree with weeping branches, the tips of which are topped with very bright flowers.

It traditionally blooms in December, but flowering can be stimulated at other times of the year. The plant is hanging, so it can be easily placed in unexpected places in the apartment, but it loves bright light.

Those looking for climbing flowering indoor plants will also be interested in the following names: passionflower, stephanotis, campanula, hypocyrta. The photo clearly shows that many of them also have spectacular foliage.

Hippeastrum

A bulbous plant with a powerful stem almost 1 m tall and huge flowers. There are fashionable terry varieties. It blooms either in winter or early spring, but, like all bulbous plants, it can be forced. You can get a magnificent bouquet even in summer.

Gazania

Due to its African origin, gazania is particularly resistant to drought.

The South African “treasure flower” amazes with its graphic design on its petals. Its second name is “flower of the sun”, it explains that the beauty of the plant can be fully appreciated only on a bright afternoon. At other times the inflorescences are closed.

Gazania is successfully bred in Russian latitudes. This is not difficult if you first grow seedlings from seeds. When choosing a place for gazania in a flower garden, you should pay attention to an open sunny area with light soil.

More information about growing this plant can be found in the material:

Benefits of Flowering Perennials

The main advantages of perennial flower and ornamental crops are as follows:

1. Wide variety of shapes and varieties.
2. Long, about 10 years or more, life expectancy.
3. Growth in one place without transplantation. This fact requires, firstly, careful preparation of the site for the future flower garden, including digging, removing weeds, applying organic and mineral fertilizers (most plants are demanding on soil fertility) and, secondly, planning the composition of the participants in the flowerbed composition.
4. Possibility of using different parts of the dacha territory due to the presence of both light-loving and shade-tolerant species.
5. Constant receipt of planting material (bulbs, tubers, corms, rhizomes, cuttings, seeds), which can be used to expand plantings, exchange with neighbors and for sale.
6. Versatility of use in landscape design: various crops are planted singly and in groups, placed in flower beds, in ridges, mixborders, borders and rockeries, and in gazebos and artificial ponds.

Lilies are considered one of the most popular - recognized “queens” that can decorate any area

Rainbow roses

Rainbow roses are a modern popular “antidepressant” in the world of flowers

This is the result of the work of professional flower growers, the meaning of which is a special technology for watering roses. It is important to know how to mix paints correctly. To obtain a flower of rare beauty, you need to make several cuts in the stem in the form of separate channels. According to each of them, initially a snow-white rose will “drink” water of a certain color. It's not as simple as it might seem at first glance, but the results are worth it.

By the way, other flowers can be grown using the same method, in particular tulips, chrysanthemums, orchids and hydrangeas.

Botanical certificate

Perennials are floral and ornamental herbaceous plants that live in one place for several (more than two) years. Their life cycle is a series of periods of growth and dormancy. They overwinter in the form of rhizomes (astilbe, peony, phlox, rudbeckia, cornflower), bulbs (tulip, narcissus, hyacinth, lily, decorative onions), tubers (dahlia, canna) and corms (crocus, gladiolus). The renewal buds of these underground organs wake up every spring, begin to grow and give rise to new plants.

Rhizomatous plants are propagated by dividing rhizomes in the spring or by dividing the leafy mother plant into daughter clones in the fall.

For some bulbs (tulips, daffodils) a dormant period is recommended: the bulbs are dug up, dried, the children are separated and planted again

Dahlia tubers and gladioli corms are stored in a dark, cool place until spring.

Egret Orchid

Many breeders are developing new varieties of this type of orchid with different petal colors, but white is considered the most common.

In the Far East, in Primorye and the Amur region, a miracle flower grows that resembles the delicate feathers of a white bird. It is also found on the Japanese islands. “White Heron” is popular in the Land of the Rising Sun, it is actively bred, but in the natural environment the plant is becoming increasingly rare.

It is believed that it is not difficult to grow an exotic orchid at home, in a flower pot. The main thing is to provide high soil moisture during the active period, and during the dormant season, make sure that the soil does not dry out by adding water on time. However, experts say that only an experienced gardener can get a worthy plant of rare beauty from a seed.

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Classification of flowering indoor plants

Decorative flowering indoor plants can be classified according to the following criteria:

1. Growing season (evergreen, with a dormant period).
2. Plant form (canopy, trees, shrubs, herbaceous).
3. Needs (shade-tolerant, sun-loving, unpretentious, capricious, etc.).

Advice to amateur flower growers
Galina Aleksandrovna Kizima

Well-known gardener-practitioner, candidate of technical sciences. He runs the “6 acres” column in the Kaleidoscope newspaper, gives lectures at the Gardener’s House and on Radio Maria, and is the author of many articles and books on gardening.

When choosing a plant, they usually focus on their own taste and appearance of the plant. But it is better to proceed from the existing conditions: how much light enters the room, temperature, humidity, presence of children and pets, your own time. A healthy plant looks much more impressive than a “stunted” one, even if it has great decorative potential.

Protea

What gives proteas their unusual appearance is not the flowers themselves, but their leaf wrappers, painted yellow, pink, blue-pink.

This plant is considered one of the most beautiful on Earth among those that are capable of blooming. Its homeland is the African continent. An amazing feature of this exotic flower is that it contains an incredible amount of nectar, for which the protea was nicknamed the “barrel of honey.”

The flower can be propagated and grown in Russian conditions. In a mild climate, the plant can become a garden perennial, and in a more severe climate it will decorate a greenhouse or at least a windowsill. To do this, it is important to provide the protea with warmth, plenty of light and a flow of fresh air.

In South Africa, protea is the most popular and beloved plant. One of its species, the royal protea, is considered the symbol of South Africa.

Strelizia

Floral designers and bouquet compilers are happy to use Strelitzia in their compositions, as it adds a unique flavor and sophistication

The second name is “bird of paradise”. In the plant's homeland, South Africa, it is called crane grass.

In Russia, Strelitzia is grown in large pots. If you plant this exotic plant in the ground in the summer, it will become a decoration for your garden plot. On the home windowsill, the “bird of paradise” also feels great and does not require special care. True, flower growers should remember that it grows slowly. Pet owners should be aware that Bird of Paradise leaves and flowers are highly poisonous.

Licorice

In its homeland, lycoris has more than 20 different subspecies, but only six were brought to Russia

A perennial plant of the bulbous family attracts attention with its bright color. Interesting fact: the flower never “meets” the leaves, as it grows on a separate stem. The homeland of lycoris is Japan and China, where the plant is considered the “flower of the dead” and for this reason is never planted near the house.

Russians, free from prejudice, use it as a garden and indoor decoration. The eastern guest requires a temperature no higher than 20°C, drained sandy soil, and a special regime of watering and lighting.

Practice shows that these flowers in our climatic conditions easily take root in the partial shade of large deciduous trees, read about this:

Rules for selecting plants for a flower bed

Perennial flowers for the garden are very variable: they bloom at different times, differ in color, shape, height, and have individual requirements for environmental conditions - all this must be taken into account when planning a planting scheme.

Classification by flowering time

To obtain a flower bed of continuous flowering, plants are grouped in such a way that the withering of some occurs simultaneously with the dissolution of the buds of others. The flowering periods indicated in the following table are given for central Russia; in the south it begins earlier (for example, for crocuses - already in March), in the north, respectively, later.

Note: Spring and June flowers bloom clearly within the indicated time periods. The remaining June-July plants begin to bloom in the appropriate period, but delight with their beauty for a longer period of time. Weather conditions make significant adjustments to standard dates.

In the abnormally hot summer of 2022, gladioli and dahlias began to bloom for many gardeners in central Russia already in July

As an alternative, you can choose beautiful flowers for the flower bed that bloom from spring to autumn - for a long time or in waves. The record holders in this category are goldenrod and armeria , which bloom from May to September; lilies , evening primrose , cornflower , roses , buzulnik , yarrow , foxglove - from June to September.

Spring flowers

The real messengers of spring, awakening immediately after the snow melts or blooming in thawed patches, are united in the group of snowdrops. These include crocuses , galanthus , scillas , and anemones .

tulips , daffodils , hyacinths , muscari and other bulbous plants join the primroses Botanists call this entire ecological group spring-flowering ephemeroids. They have a very short life cycle. Leaves, flower stalks and roots die off after flowering, leaving only one bulb in the soil. It is in it that, during the summer dormant period, a shoot with a flower (inflorescence) of the next year is formed.

Alpine hill wakes up in spring: white galanthus and blue scilla are in the background, purple crocuses are in the foreground

In May, the flower beds noticeably come to life: tulips , daffodils , hyacinths , muscari , pushkinia , doronicum , primroses bloom .

about hyacinths . This popular fragrant flower can be seen on shelves every spring, even in chain stores. It is grown in whole batches in containers using the forcing method, especially for the March 8 holiday. By the way, do not rush to throw away the bulb after flowering has finished. I cut off the peduncle and continue to water it occasionally, and when the weather warms up, I plant it in the flowerbed. Over the summer the bulb will rest, and next spring it will delight you with inflorescences.

In the photo - the variety "Gypsy Queen" with a pinkish-peach color

A little-known relative is also very interesting - Pushkinia hyacinth , which in the first season after planting throws out one small peduncle, and in subsequent years can produce 2-4. An unpretentious ephemeroid blooms in May. The bulbs are planted in the fall to a depth of 5 cm. Considering that Pushkinia will grow over time, when planting, leave a distance of 5-10 cm between plants. Over the course of 5-7 years, they form dense flowering clumps that need to be divided and planted.

During the period of active growth and flowering of Pushkinia, regular watering is necessary; it is important not to allow the soil to dry out

Bright spring flower beds are made from tulips , daffodils and biennial plants that bloom at the same time.

Double daffodils "Bridal Crown" surrounded by two-year-old violas (a mixture of colors) and red pom-pom daisies, with a border of tulips

Doronicum from the Asteraceae (Asteraceae) family has a second name - roe. It is surprising that it appears in flower beds in May, since all members of the family bloom in summer and autumn, and here, against the backdrop of the ground, not yet covered with grass, such bright yellow “suns” appear. They look especially impressive next to red tulips, as in the photo.

The varieties existing today are bred on the basis of two species - Doronicum orientalis and plantain

Summer flowers

peonies reign , which can grow in one place for more than 10 years, provided they are planted correctly. A lush garden flower should be given lighted areas with fertile soil, fertilized with organic matter and, most importantly, not deepened, otherwise there will be no buds. Most often, the plant is propagated by dividing the bush, which is best done from mid-August to mid-September.

Pink peonies go well with yellow daylilies and variegated hostas with dark or light borders, stripes, spots, and streaks on the leaves (example in the photo).

A good option for a flower bed placed against the wall of the house, with a decorative support for clematis

Midsummer is a time of real riot of colors. For variety, it is appropriate to plant both flowering and decorative deciduous perennials in the garden. A variant composition of yellow kareopsis , dark pink loosestrife , orange lilies and matricaria chamomile is in the photo.

To cover the lower part of tall flowers, the front row of the flowerbed is formed from heuchera and hosta bushes

In July-August, astilbes , which, along with hostas, are perfect for decorating garden plots and summer cottages, as well as street and courtyard areas of multi-storey buildings.

The name of the plant of the Saxifraga family was given by the Scottish botanist Hamilton, emphasizing the peculiarity of the leaves: “astilbe” - “without shine”. Matte, long-petioled, triple-pinnate leaf blades with a jagged edge are decorative all season long.

Astilbe blooms with fluffy, airy panicles of various shades: white, cream, pink, lilac, burgundy, red. The choice of planting options is very large: plants are placed singly, in a group or in a border along the path.

Astilbe is often used in mixed flower beds with hostas, heucheras, canary grass, irises, ferns, thujas, as in the photo

Autumn flowers

In September, dahlias, gladioli, and heleniums remain the decoration of the site, but perennial asters and chrysanthemums - on lush, dark green bushes, white, pink, lilac, blue, and burgundy inflorescences flash like stars.

Shrub aster has a compact spherical shape, up to 50 cm in height.

Dwarf aster "Snowsprite" is valued by domestic gardeners for its winter hardiness

New Belgian asters, widespread in our country , reach a height of 130 cm, New England asters are even higher - up to 180 cm. People call them “Septembers” or “Octobers”. They bloom until frost. They last a long time when cut.

One of the most popular varieties of New Belgian aster is “Oktoberfest”

Chrysanthemums are very loved by gardeners and florists for their strong shoots and the abundance of colors in their inflorescences, which retain their decorative value for a long time. Many people like their tart aroma.

Despite all the existing diversity of species, in the conditions of the middle zone only Korean chrysanthemums , characterized by an abundance of small flowers and variability in height - from 30 to 90 cm, can winter without shelter.

The variety "Krasunya" is interesting with its red-cream coloring of flowers with a yellow center. Differs in drought resistance, winter hardiness, blooms throughout September - October

Height classification

In order for the flowerbed to be a single whole, and not a chaotic planting in which plants interfere with each other and make care difficult, it is necessary to take into account their metric characteristics. Flowering perennials are divided into three groups according to height. They are presented in the table:

The rule of tiering, common to all forms of planting, applies to flower beds of flowering perennials. The height of the tiers should decrease towards the edges of the flower bed. Tall plants are planted in groups on the lawn, in the center of the composition, in the background of ridges, borders, they are used to camouflage fences and outbuildings. It is important to consider that powerful tall bushes often need support.

Dahlias planted along the fence are edged with a lower row of annuals: marigolds, ever-blooming begonias

When creating a ridge or border of medium-sized flowers, you need to take into account their ability to gradually grow in the future, therefore, it is necessary to leave sufficient distances between them. The resulting voids can be filled with annual flowering or ornamental crops.

Low-growing flowers are suitable for growing on alpine hills, along the edges of garden paths, in the foreground of flower beds.

Attitude to light

Most perennial plants love light. But not the entire garden or vegetable garden is illuminated evenly: there are fences, buildings, fruit trees. For secluded corners, you should choose shade-tolerant plants. These are hosta , heuchera , bergenia , daylily , iris , aquilegia , primrose , dicentra , astilbe , periwinkle , as well as snowdrops ( galanthus , scilla , corydalis , anemone ), naturally growing in the first tier of the forest.

Hostas, heucheras, ferns, astilbes, and buzulnik (with yellow inflorescences) feel good in the shade.

Most members of the Asteraceae family (asters, pyrethrum, rudbeckias, chrysanthemums, dahlias, yarrow, cornflower) prefer open, sunny places. This also applies to peonies and carnations.

Tulips, daffodils, irises, brunnera, and sedums tolerate light partial shade.

Passionflower

Some of the passionflower varieties can be recognized by the names of their edible fruits - granadilla and passion fruit.

She is also a passion flower and a cavalry star. It grows in South America, Asia, Australia and has tasty fruits, as well as bright flowers 10 cm in diameter. This is a vine that is beautiful and unpretentious. Thanks to these qualities, she is happily bred at home. It is important to remember that the germination of passionflower seeds depends on how long ago they were removed from the fruit. It is better to plant by taking it out just before planting. In order for the plant to please you with both flowers and berries in the future, proper pruning is required.

Houseplants that bloom all year round - names with photos

The following indoor plants can be called always blooming. The florist can, at his own discretion, set the timing and duration of flowering for these plants.

Waller's balsam

Waller's balsam is another plant that has long settled on windows. Modern varieties are more compact, bloom more readily and abundantly, and have large, sometimes huge, flowers.

The plant is native to the tropical regions of Asia and Africa. With sufficient lighting, warm temperature (not lower than +15°C) and constant moisture without hypothermia, it blooms around the clock.

Abutilon cello

Abutilon Sello is an unpretentious shrub native to South America. The flowers are bell-shaped, lantern-like, with delicate and bright petals. The foliage is light green, can be variegated, and the shape really resembles maple.

The plant blooms from May to the end of November, but this period can be longer if pruning is carried out on time and with high quality. Propagates very well from cuttings.

Decorative violet

Saintpaulias easily bloom all year round, but you need to rejuvenate the rosettes in time and provide them with long daylight hours.

Daylight hours should be 12-14 hours a day. The violet is native to Africa; it lives in wooded areas overgrown with larger vegetation, so it does not like bright light. Otherwise, she has purely tropical habits.

Modern varieties bloom in caps in ordinary rooms. Then the plant needs a break for several months, but the flower reproduces so easily that you can organize an uninterrupted conveyor of successive flowers.

Kalanchoe Brossfeld

A well-known plant with pleasantly fleshy leaves and very colorful flowers. It is a succulent and is therefore exceptionally hardy. It can survive temporary droughts or low temperatures, then quickly grows back and blooms again. If you need indoor plants that bloom in winter or late autumn, when bright colors are not enough, Brossfeld's Kalanchoe is ideal.

Kadupul - the most beautiful flower in the world

In Japan this flower is called "Beauty of the Moon"

This fabulous flower grows on the islands of Sri Lanka, where it is considered sacred. Seeing the virgin white buds of a kadupul is a great success, because flowering occurs rarely and lasts only two days, after which the plant regains its former appearance.

This flower has no price. It is impossible to pick it without damaging the petals. And for those who dream of having such a treasure, an analogue is recommended - epiphyllum. It is easy to grow, grows quickly and blooms in early summer.

Kadupul is the most expensive flower in the world - and this despite the fact that it has never been sold.