Indoor plants are a joy to the eyes and an interior decoration. In addition, they help to saturate the air with such necessary oxygen in city houses, and according to the teachings of Feng Shui, they also help bring wealth, good luck, love and good health.
Today we present our Top 10 most popular indoor plants... And the popularity of these particular species is simply explained - they are beautiful and at the same time unpretentious in care.
10. Dracaena
There are many varieties of this evergreen. In indoor floriculture, the most popular dracaena is bordered. Due to its exotic appearance, dracaena is often mistakenly called a palm tree. In caring for dracaena, it is important to observe the watering regime - not to flood the plant, but also not to dry it out.
9. Violet
Violets are very popular in our homes, primarily due to the variety of species, as well as the ease of reproduction. After all, you can grow your favorite flower from a single leaf. The main condition for leaving is an abundance of light in the absence of direct sunlight.
8. Begonia
With proper care, begonia can bloom almost all year round. Among flowering plants, begonia is the least demanding on the regime of watering and lighting. This flower can be used to decorate almost any window sill, regardless of whether the window is on the sunny or shady side.
7. Orchid
The most popular among indoor plants are Phalaenopsis orchids. It is to them that 95% of the orchids that adorn the windowsills belong. Phalaenopsis orchid is quite easy to care for: it needs good lighting, watering from below and spraying the leaves.
6. Cacti
Even a beginner grower can contain a cactus. But to admire the flowering of this generally unpretentious plant, you must follow the rules of care. Most of all, cacti love southern windows. In winter, the plant falls into a dormant period, and then it must be watered no more than once every 2-3 weeks, and large specimens - once a month.
5. Benjamin's ficus
In the wild, this extremely popular plant grows up to 25 meters in height. At home, with good care, ficus can reach a height of 2-3 meters. The optimum temperature for a plant is 25-30 ° C in summer and at least 16-20 ° C in winter. Varieties with variegated leaves need an abundance of light.
4. Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia comes from South America. In a room, the plant can reach 2 meters in height. Leaves can be monochromatic or spotted interspersed with white, yellow or cream. Dieffenbachia does not tolerate drafts, but otherwise it is unpretentious.
3. Spathiphyllum
This popular plant is popularly called female happiness. Spathiphyllum can grow in bright diffused light and in partial shade. The flower does not tolerate full shadow, as well as direct sunlight. The optimum air temperature is 22-23 ° C. Watering during flowering is quite abundant, during dormancy - moderate.
2. Sanvevieria
This houseplant has a well-deserved reputation for being indestructible. Sansevieria grows in the sun, and in the shade, however, it does not tolerate waterlogging and prolonged temperatures around zero. The flower is propagated by dividing rhizomes and leafy cuttings.
1. Fat woman
This plant is popularly called the "money tree".It is believed that the larger the fat woman grows, the higher the well-being of the owner. It is not difficult to grow a money tree - it does not require special care. It is also easy to propagate a fat woman - a small twig placed in water gives roots after a few days.