Proudly part of the cult who got into gardening during the pandemic and having successfully sustained the passion, I'm proud to say that I do understand the nitty-gritty of gardening. I was rudely informed by experiences that it is, in fact, not just vibes, a lot of learning and knowledge goes into it. With time, I was able to have a fair grasp on what works best in which season, and how one can incorporate the beauty of nature inside their home. We understand that the thought of taking care of plants and keeping them alive and thriving might be a little overwhelming, but with a little patience and research, you can choose the right plants and flowers that aren't hard to take care of. Here are 10 indoor flower plants that you can grow and not have to be paranoid about killing them.
10 Indoor Flower Plants That Are Perfect For Not-The-Most-Vigilant Plant Parents
Peace Lily
You will find that Peace Lily is among the top recommendations of botanists for indoor purposes, and it is the most beautiful and convenient plant to have. You just need to water them once a week, it detoxifies the air and promotes restful sleep. They can grow well in high temperatures and in areas that are shady and do not need direct sunlight to thrive. It's a great choice for people beginning, who are looking for their first flowing plant, but you might have to skip it, if you have pets, such as cats in your home.
Anthurium Plant
Member of the Araceae, the Anthurium plant is also known as the 'Flamingo flower', and 'Painted tongue plant', and has red leaves that look like flowers, but also have white flowers growing in the middle, so all in all, a visual stunner. It is also listed among NASA's air purifying list of plants and is a pretty durable plant. They come in various colours, like white, pink, purple, and red, and can survive with zero amount of indirect light. Just check the soil, and water only if its completely dry, and we'll highly recommend them keep around printers, as they suck up ammonia and formaldehyde.
Kalanchoe
The first plant that went to space, Kalanchoe has many varieties and is used in treatment, especially for inflammatory diseases. With its many species, the varieties of colours are always a plus, being available in the colour red, pink, yellow, and orange, and it thrives in dark spaces and needs to be watered only when the soil is dry. They are also very easy to propagate, the process can be done with a stem or a leaf only, and no seed is required, and just a great ornamental houseplant.
Christmas Cactus
A native of Brazil, this one is a beautiful plant whose vines hang around the pot. To create a healthy environment for it to grow, you must keep it away for at least 14 hours a day from all the places that tend to get too hot. If taken care of well, they can have a life span of 20 to 30 years. Not only it's easy to maintain, but it's also pet-friendly, which makes it a perfect indoor flower plant. Keep in mind not to over-water it.
Begonia
With over 2000 species and the capability to grow up to 24 inches, Begonia grows well in indirect sunlight. It belongs to the same family as pumpkin and cucumber, and produces the smallest seed in the world. Moderate amounts of sunlight are perfect for it to thrive in and the plant is known to be powerful air purifier. In terms of watering, you just need to water them twice in a week, and try to keep the moisture just right, and they will reward you with the most beautiful flowers.
Gloxinia
If you are looking for plants to place near your windows, then Gloxinia is the one you should really consider. It grows well in direct sunlight and needs to be watered every nine days. Again the colours the plant provides are of a variety, purple, red, white, and pink to name a few, and the texture of the leaves is velvety and can rise up to 10 to 12 inches.
Crossandra
Another window-friendly plant, with an intricate flower design survives in bright, indirect sunlight, and needs to be watered only when the soil is dry. This one would work greatly for folks looking for flowering plants, that they want to set up in their balcony and can dedicate some time to tend to them.
Chocolate Soldier
You must have received them as some sort of gifting favour as Chocolate Soldier (a variety of Kalachoe) is a succulent with waxy leaves and would not easily die on you. They purify the air, and can absolutely thrive in milder temperatures, but that means that you have to keep a check on how often you water the plants as over-watering it can kill it. We also suggest keeping it in a smaller spot and doing proper research while transferring it to a big one.
Marigold
Marigold is a classic flower plant that you can easily spot inside homes and on balconies. It is the most common for various reasons – they need only a couple of hours of sunshine and watering when the soil dries, they repel insects and attract only beneficial ones, especially for germination purposes in your kitchen garden, and we don't have to remind anyone about how great they smell.
Poinsettia
This flowering plant will last you the longest, growing well in small amounts of sunlight and water, and blooms the most pretty red flowers you'll ever come across. They are a winter flower and reach their full optical during the Christmas period, and you can easily make part of your decor, as they don't requiring too much attention and time.
