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Tropical houseplants - wonderful blooms

 Tropical houseplants need to grow for their wonderful blooms



Plants that come from the tropics of the world often grow well in our warm homes. In addition to their evergreen leaves, many of these tropical species produce beautiful flowers indoors. Even some fragrances! Some of these plants can grow a little more delicately than others when exposed to water and light, but most are much easier to maintain. Even if you are starting your own home plant collection, most of these varieties will reward you with colorful flowers without much effort on your part. Here are the best flowering tropical plants to grow, with tips to keep them healthy, so you can enjoy their beautiful blooms as much as possible.


African Violet


A classic favorite among plant parents, the African violet (Saintpaulia) produces velvety green leaves on short leaf stalks. It has single, semi-double or double flowers in white, pink, red, purple, violet, blue, lime green, pale yellow, or both. The petals of this tropical flowering houseplant are curved, rounded, or marginal.


Size: up to 12 inches high


Light: Bright to low, indirect light


Irrigation: Irrigate when the soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid water droplets on the leaves (they can cause damage); Place the pot in a shallow container filled with one inch of water for 30 minutes so that the roots absorb water from the bottom.


2 Anthurium


A popular tropical house plant, anthurium is available in many varieties that produce luxurious, brightly colored flowers. These plants are suitable for low light and irregular humidity in most homes and will bloom almost constantly.


Size: Up to 20 inches high


Light: Bright, indirect light


Irrigation: Water when the soil is dry (Anthurium does not like constantly moist soil)


3 Begonia


Often used annually in gardens and outdoor containers, begonias produce a beautiful indoor plant, especially fibrous and rhizome varieties. Produces attractive foliage, like clusters of many small, colorful flowers.



Size: up to 18 inches


Light: Bright, indirect light


Irrigation: Wait for the soil to dry before watering (you can wait for the plant to sprout slightly). Avoid spraying water on the leaves as it can cause diseases.


4 Bromeliad


Striking and unusual, a bromeliad blooms only once, then slowly forms branches before the main plant dies. The branches can be replanted as their own plants.


Size: about 3 feet


Light: Medium to bright light


Watering: Pour a little water on the cup-shaped leaves in the middle of the plant and keep it moist. Drain the water weekly and refill to avoid stagnation.


5 Calla


The delicate flower of Calla (Sandetasia) is actually a spade (petal-like leaf) that curls around a column of fragrant yellow true flowers. A popular choice for bouquets and floral arrangements, you can find 5 Callain white, pink, yellow, orange, or red.


Size: up to 3 feet high


Light: Bright, indirect light


Watering: Keep the plant constantly moist during flowering and let it dry when it dies to encourage new growth.


6 Clivia



The upper bark of this tropical houseplant has large clusters of trumpet-shaped orange flowers with dark green leaves. The flowers fade in late spring and are followed by beautiful red berries. After replanting the Clivia, it may take several years for it to bloom again.


Size: up to 3 feet high


Light: Bright, indirect light


Watering: Pour water deeply to keep the soil slightly moist between waterings, but let it dry slightly before giving your plant another drink.


7 Goldfish Plant


Take a closer look at the red-orange flowers of Columnea gloriosa, and you will notice that they resemble small goldfish hidden among small shiny leaves. This plant grows long back stems, so it is a good choice for a hanging basket.


Size: 18 to 24 inches


Light: Bright, indirect light


Irrigation: Keep the soil slightly moist in summer and then let it dry slightly between waterings in winter.


8 Gardenia


Large glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant creamy-white flowers, Gardenia bloom from spring to autumn. This is tricky when it grows as a tropical flower indoors because it does not form flowers when the temperature is above 65 F at night; Requires high humidity and plenty of sunlight, so it works best in a cool greenhouse.


Size: Can grow up to 8 feet outside, but usually 3 feet inside Growing up to.


Light: Keep out of direct sunlight for at least half a day.


Irrigation: Water as soon as the soil is dry enough to touch.


9 Lipstick Plant



The unusual flowers of the lipstick plant hold the crimson flower buds in a cup of purple, which inspired its colorful moniker. This plant blooms here and there only when grown as a tropical houseplant. During the warmer months, you can take your lipstick out and get extra sunlight there.


Size: Up to 20 inches high


Light: Medium-light


Irrigation: Keep the soil evenly moist

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