Houseplants

According to the scientific definition of epiphytes are those plants that spend their whole life or part of it without regard to the soil. At the same time, such species do not lead a parasitic lifestyle, but this type of living organisms receives all the nutrients from the environment. For most representatives of epiphytes, the natural habitat is a zone of tropics under lush multi-tiered forest plantations.

The unusual shape and simplicity of hymnocalycium made it one of the most common types of cacti. It is a spherical plant with curved spines, which can reach a height of 3 to 50 cm. The main feature of the hymnocalicium is its ability to grow in any environment and adapt to different conditions.

The useful qualities of the golden whisker and its undemanding to living conditions have long attracted flower growers. In this article we will talk about the rules of care for this popular plant at home, and also consider its medicinal properties. Botanical description Golden mustache, or fragrant callisia, is a slowly growing perennial, reaching about 1 m in height and 60–120 cm in width, with leaves 15–25 cm arranged in turns.

Echinocactus is a perennial plant with a spherical stem, which is easily grown by housewives due to its unpretentiousness to the surrounding conditions. Cactus can be purchased either as seeds or as a young plant. Under natural conditions, the cactus reaches a huge size, in a pot usually has a compact appearance.

Krossandra - very gentle and whimsical houseplant. Under fairly simple conditions of care, it does not make the slightest mistake and can easily lose its decorative effect, which is very difficult to restore. Reproduction of cross-country occurs in two ways: seeds and cuttings. It is not very popular among florists.

Do you want to diversify and brightly decorate landscape design near your own home? Plant broomstick. This plant will be a wonderful decoration for your yard. It will bring special joy during the flowering period: your garden will be filled not only with cheerful flowers, but also with a fragrant aroma. In addition, the broom can be used for medicinal purposes.

Liana - one of the varieties of climbers with flexible thin stems native to tropical forests. Under natural conditions, they grow up to the light and the sun, clinging to the trunks and branches of neighboring plants. Under room conditions, liana species of plants are able to use special supports and garters as a support.

Chrysalidocarpus - the most popular representative of indoor palms, from the Greek chryseus - golden and karpos - fruit. Originally from Madagascar and Oceania. In natural conditions it can grow up to 9 meters. Description There are two types of indoor palms according to the type of arrangement of the leaves - cirrus and fan. It is the fan-shaped branches that resemble a human hand (from Latin "palm" means "palm").

Chlorophytum crested - one of the most popular plants in apartments and offices. Due to his unpretentiousness and disease resistance, he won recognition among novice gardeners. In this article we will describe how to properly care for a flower, and consider its useful properties. Description of the species Homeland of chlorophytum - South Africa.

The lemon tree has been widely known to the inhabitants of our planet for the past 8 centuries. In the XII century, the inhabitants of the Indian state domesticated this citrus tree and began to use its fruits not only in cooking, but also in medicine. Today, this beautiful tree can be grown for decorative purposes right in the apartments.

Rhipsalis are cactuses of the genus epiphytic. They grow well in the home and do not require special knowledge from the grower. Cactus refers to the typical representatives of plants, which are also called mistletoe-cacti. At the current time, there are many varieties that are simultaneously characterized by a high rate of decorativeness and noncaprisal content.

Begonia is probably the most popular home plant now, and earlier it could be found in any house. With all its unpretentiousness, this flower can please you all summer and autumn. About ampelous begonia, growing it in pots and caring at home and lead on. Ampelous begonia A perennial ornamental flowering plant grows equally well in both open and closed ground.

A qutenant (qutenant, Ctenanthe) is an indoor plant of the group of ornamental leaf trees, belongs to the Marant family. She is often confused with calathea due to the lack of classification of these species. Description In the wild, a ktenant is found in the humid tropical climate of South America (Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela), introduced to our continent at the end of the 19th century.

Orchids are epiphytes that are attached by roots to other plants. However, they are not parasites and do not take any useful substances from the forophytes (host plants). Plants from the Orchid family feed exclusively on the energy of the sun, and moisture is obtained from the air and precipitation in the form of rain and fog.

One of the most spectacular home flowers, which you simply cannot pass by, is an anthurium. With an unusual exotic flower is connected a lot of signs and beliefs, according to which happiness and well-being come to the house with him. Description Anthurium is a guest from the tropics, originally from South America. At the end of the XIX century, it was introduced to France and quickly spread throughout Europe.

Nertara (coral moss) is a tropical exotic grown in our latitudes as an annual ornamental container culture. An amazing plant came to Europe relatively recently, in the wild, perennial is found in New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia and South America. Botanical description The genus of nerta plants belongs to the family of the Madoric family, has many varieties, in Latin the name of the flower sounds like Nertera granadensis.

Sometimes a seemingly insignificant problem can arise that can create certain difficulties and slightly spoil the mood for such a long-awaited and desired vacation. It is about watering flowers and other household plants during your absence. For people who are not interested in floristics, this circumstance does not seem worthy of attention, but for amateur growers who put their whole soul into the plants, this can be a big problem — our article for them.

The large and vibrant colors of the blueprint represent the main aesthetic value in this plant. In the care of him will need some experience and effort, but it's worth it - small, unique in shape and color of the bouquet on your windowsill will delight you every morning. Consider the features of growing this flower in the article.

Houseplants are in almost every home and, of course, they need care. The most important element for the life of vegetation is light. About lighting indoor flowers and how to ensure it we will talk today. Light and plants According to the school lessons of botany, we remember: light is the main condition for the process of photosynthesis, which, in turn, is the basis of plant nutrition.

Virtually every housewife has a small flower garden in her home so that wonderful representatives of the flora bloom and smell around the year round. Flowers, ornamental trees, dwarf palms, miniature bushes and many other plants find shelter under the roof of a human house, decorating and bringing diversity to its life.