This plant, familiar to many since childhood, is considered more useful than decorative. But in vain: in addition to the tree-like scarlet we are used to, there are several dozen more species of this plant, some of which look very interesting. Aloe tolerates both direct sunlight and insufficient lighting, dry air and high humidity, temperature changes and rare watering. In winter, it is enough to water the plant once a month, and in summer - once a week.
If you want aloe to not just feel good, but to feel good, transplant it every two years into the soil for succulents, do not expose it to the scorching sun and water it when the earth in the pot dries out.
Another decorative medicinal plant able to survive the negligence of the owner. Kalanchoe does not like strong humidity, so if you forget to water it, it will not be offended by you. Also, nothing will happen to this plant if the room temperature drops to +5 ° C. Kalanchoe loves the light, but it is still better not to expose it to the afternoon sun. There is no need to spray it either.
3. Echeveria (echeveria)
Like all succulents, echeveria does not need special care. It is enough to plant it in the ground for succulents and water it occasionally (once a week is enough in summer, once a month in spring and autumn, and in general you can water 1-2 times in winter). Echeveria will suit any room temperature above +5 ° C.
4. Hovea Forster (Kentia)
This palm tree is amazingly unpretentious. She does not care about life in a dark corner of the room and dry air. Howea should be watered more often in the summer months, preventing the soil from drying out in a pot, and less often in winter, when the soil begins to dry out. To make the plant feel good, you can spray it from time to time or rinse the leaves with warm water in the shower.
This plant also does not need anything special, except for dim lighting, spraying and regular watering. It is also not recommended to leave it in the cold for a long time. Ideally, the temperature in the room where the syngonium grows should not fall below +17 ° C. But since in residential premises it usually does not fall lower, the syngonium should like you.
This is very unusual plant whose leaves resemble peas. In them, the ragwort accumulates moisture, so it needs to be watered quite rarely. The ragwort is planted in the ground for succulents, and the pot is placed in a well-lit place, but not in direct sunlight. However, the lack of light, as well as dry air and cool room temperatures, will not kill him.
Loach, which loves abundant watering and spraying, is ideal for beginner gardeners. It is almost impossible to destroy it: in adverse conditions, the epipremnum will shed its leaves, grow poorly, but as soon as access to water and light is resumed, it will instantly resurrect.
This is a pretty compact plant with striped leaves, reminiscent of color. In other types of peperomia (and there are more than a thousand of them), the shape and color of the leaves are different, so you can choose the one that you like. All peperomia needs is room temperature, diffused light or partial shade, and moderate watering when the potted soil begins to dry out. Like other plants, it is watered less often in winter than in summer. It is also advisable to spray peperomia in the summer months.
A funny little succulent with a predatory color is very hardy and unpretentious. Droughts are familiar to him, so he will not notice if you forget to water him. In winter, you can practically not water it at all - this should be done only if the leaves begin to lose elasticity. Haworthia loves bright diffused light, but it is still not worth exposing it under the scorching sun. But the cold does not threaten her.
Chlorophytum is the place on the window - he loves bright non-burning sunlight. But even if you deprive him of this joy and push him into a dark corner, with regular watering he will survive there too. In summer, you can water chlorophytum once every three days, and in winter - less often and little by little. He doesn't need more.
Gasteria is a shade-tolerant plant, but diffused light still does not hurt her. At the same time, gasteria has nothing against dry air and a decrease in temperature to +6 ° C. This plant should be watered when the soil in the pot is dry. In winter, one or two waterings per month are enough. Gasteria loves Fresh air but no drafts.
12. Graptopetalum paraguay (stone rose)
This is a heat-loving and light-loving plant, which nevertheless survives at low positive temperatures. It rarely needs to be watered, and in winter you can not water it at all.
13. Fat woman (money tree)
Whether this plant really contributes to the growth of the host is unknown to science, but it definitely enlivens the interior of even the most unlucky flower growers. It is enough just to water it once a week in summer and once a month in winter, wipe the leaves from dust and ventilate the room from time to time. The fat woman loves sunlight, but on especially hot days it is better not to let her roast in the sun for a long time - the leaves may burn.
14. Stonecrop (sedum) Morgana
Another plant with an unusual appearance, which will surely appeal to lovers of succulents. Stonecrop Morgan takes root well on the windowsills and loves fresh air. It is worth watering it very sparingly, as thick leaves accumulate moisture in themselves. The humidity of the air in the room does not really matter. The main thing is not to poke your fingers into the plant, as its leaves break off easily and nothing grows in their place.
Our grandmothers loved this plant not only for its bright flowers, but also for its amazing unpretentiousness. Geranium tolerates cold weather, bright sunlight, dry air and lack of transplants. Geranium does not need to be sprayed, but it is advisable to water it often and plentifully.
This is an ampelous plant that is best planted in hanging pot. It grows quickly, tolerates temperature changes and rare watering, is tolerant of direct sunlight and lack of lighting. Ceropegia should be planted in a cactus substrate with mandatory drainage at the bottom of the pot.
Ficus is recommended to be kept where it gets enough scattered light. However, in the shade, he feels very good. Ficus loves warmth, but cool room temperature does not threaten him. As for watering, keep an eye on the potted soil: as soon as upper layer dry, you can water. As a rule, once a week is sufficient. And to make the leaves shine, wipe them with a damp sponge a couple of times a month.
18. Araucaria variegated (Norfolk pine)
[email protected]/flickr.com This plant is ideal for those who dream of having a Christmas tree at home. Unlike other conifers, araucaria takes root at home. Ideally, it should be kept in a cool room, and exposed to fresh air in the summer. Araucaria loves bright light, but also tolerates shade well. It should be watered regularly, while in winter the soil in the pot should have time to dry out between waterings. If the room is hot or dry, spray the tree with water.
This cute tree will not cause you much trouble if you provide it with diffused light, a temperature of at least +14 ° C, protection from direct sunlight and moist soil. To do this, water the plant 1-2 times a week in summer and 1-2 times every two weeks in winter. And to make myrsine completely comfortable for you, spray it and sometimes take it out into the shade to fresh air.
[email protected]/flickr.com This bright plant loves light and fresh air, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. It is recommended to keep the tolmia in a room with humid air and regularly water it with a small amount of water, preventing the earth from drying out in a pot. It does not need to be sprayed, and no other care is required.
Many plants are able to decorate our lives without requiring much time-consuming hassle in return. We offer you a list of the most unpretentious indoor plants.
These plants can be transplanted every few years, they perfectly tolerate the conditions of apartments with their dry air, put up with a lack of light and irregular watering. In general, ideal plants for people who are very busy or scattered: the most difficult thing is to acquire, and further care will not take much effort.
There was always a place on the windowsill for aloe. Somewhere between ficus and geranium. But they valued it not for its beauty, but for its exceptional vitality and usefulness. Prickly, splayed, clinging to the curtain, but extremely tenacious, ready to endure any hardships and hardships - heat in summer, cold in winter, shade and sunshine, a long absence of water and poor stony soil. At the same time, a wonderful healer, heals everything - from a cut to consumption. 
Kalanchoe competes with this plant for the title of "room doctor". This is a member of the Crassulaceae family, perfectly adapted to the lack of water, which they store in their fleshy leaves. Crassula are decorative thanks to unusual shape(and often color) leaves and, of course, flowers. Relatively small in size, they usually have brightly colored petals and are also collected in large inflorescences, sometimes very original forms. V traditional medicine Kalanchoe has the glory of a miracle cure for almost any disease. This is not entirely true, since Kalanchoe is credited with both its own properties and the virtues of aloe. Therefore, "home recipes" using Kalanchoe should not be unconditionally trusted. 
The fat woman (krasula) has the glory already of the "money tree". Equally unpretentious in care, it is considered a symbol of prosperity, as well as a Feng Shui talisman that attracts material well-being. You can safely check how well such recommendations work: a fat girl is unlikely to wither away even from an inveterate lazy person. 
Haworthia or Haworthia have ideal characteristics in terms of "plants for the lazy". They do not require bright sun, they do not need a lot of space. Haworthias endure even gross mistakes in care and a long absence of owners. But at the same time, they are cute, very diverse and can decorate any home. 
Euphorbia (euphorbia) is an unconditional "survival specialist". In terms of the richness of life forms, these plants have no equal. Among them you can find stunted trees and thorny giant shrubs, stem succulents, annuals and perennials. They are sometimes confused with cacti. But, unlike the prickly natives of America, they secrete milky juice. Hence one of their names - spurges. The composition of the milky juice of euphorbia includes rubber, amino acids, essential oils, sugar and resin. In the resins, a poisonous substance, euphorbin, was found. Therefore, almost all spurges are poisonous. Euforbin can cause burns, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. When planting and propagating these plants, care must be taken. But, fortunately, they can grow for years without requiring a transplant. 
Ivy transforms not only the landscape, but also the interior. Clinging to the strings and ropes, carefully stretched from the closet to the window, climbing the walls, ivy is able to decorate the most nondescript room. Is it any wonder that for so many years it has been included in the volume of the 10 most beloved and popular indoor plants? 
Equally unpretentious sansevieria. For its shape and colors, the people call it "pike tail", "mother-in-law's tongue", "snake skin" and even "African hemp". Dense fleshy leaves serve as a kind of reservoir in which, thanks to water-retaining tissue, water is retained and the plant easily tolerates dry periods. 
And tradescantia, chlorophytum and ficus have volatile properties - the ability to purify the air in the room. 
Among unpretentious plants, there are those that attract attention with bright flowering. For example, geranium (pelargonium) is one of the traditional symbols home comfort. The first pelargoniums were brought to Europe by Dutch sailors and pharmacists in mid-seventeenth century. Stopping at the Cape of Good Hope en route to Indochina and Japan, they acquired local plants for botanical gardens and collectors. Already a century and a half later, numerous hybrids and varieties were grown in Holland, France and England, some of them have survived to this day. Then they became as popular as tulips. Now numerous varieties different types Pelargoniums amaze the imagination with a variety of colors and shapes. This plant will require some trouble. In particular, to maintain compactness and abundant flowering, pelargonium needs regular transplants, shaping and rejuvenation. But if there is no time for this, the geranium will still bloom, just not as abundantly. 
Oddly enough, but contrary to the fame of "tropical capricious plants" inherent in orchids, unpretentious ones can be found among them. For example, phalaenopsis, with flowers that look like butterflies, will require even less hassle than geraniums. At the same time, phalaenopsis flowers last at least three months. 
More to unpretentious plants with bright colors include hoyas. No wonder profusely blooming " wax ivy", as the fleshy hoya is incorrectly called, you can often see it in public places. 
A forest cactus "Decembrist" or eucharis can be an excellent choice. The scientific name of the "Decembrist" is Schlumbergera. The Brazilians call them "Christmas cacti" because they bloom there at the height of summer, at Christmas. Once in Europe, the natives of the state of Rio de Janeiro did not want to change the habit and still bloom at the same time, in December, when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. And if the flowers of this forest cactus add bright colors winter, then eucharis blooms with exquisite flowers, similar to daffodils, in autumn. However, his large leaves decorative and the rest of the year. Another advantage is that this native of the Amazon basin does not require bright lighting, and feels great a few meters from the window. 
For a long time, people have known the healing properties of many plants. Inseparable bond ancient man with nature has always been tangible, people wanted to enjoy its beauty at home. They began to grow plants in their dwelling. This is how the concept of house plants appeared.
Currently, scientists have proven the beneficial effects of indoor flowers on humans. But not only. all year round, are able to neutralize all kinds of radiation, saturate the air in the room with oxygen, absorb toxic substances, protect a person from colds and depression. Indoor flowers bring joy and fill the house with a pleasant aroma.
Unpretentious indoor flowers
There is a huge number of the most diverse in color and shape of indoor plants. Unpretentious flowers for an apartment can grow in a dry, dusty and shaded room. They do not need special care and do not take much time for this. Indoor flowers delight the eye with their splendor and make our life more beautiful, creating a feeling of warmth and comfort in the house. Abundant flowering and beauty is distinguished by unpretentious blooming houseplants. For beginner growers who do not have experience in growing indoor flowers, it is better to start breeding them with picky species.
Pelargonium
This plant pleases with magnificent terry forms and a variety of coloring. Pelargonium of red, white, pink, raspberry shades blooms very profusely and almost continuously. The plant can be formed at your discretion, make it higher or lower. It is enough to put a pot of pelargonium in a shaded place - and it will stretch in height. At the same time, the beauty of the flowers will remain the same. With moderate watering, dry air will not harm the plant.
Geranium
A houseplant of this species is traditionally considered a symbol of comfort. It is included in the list of "10 unpretentious indoor flowers." Geranium does not need special care. It tolerates a lack of moisture well, abundant watering only harms it. Geranium loves a lot of light. Give her a place on the southern window, the flower will delight you with the variety of its colors and will bloom for a long time and magnificently, emitting pleasant aroma mint, lilac, rose, lemon or almond. Geranium not only decorates the living space, but also refreshes the air, rids it of germs and dampness, perfectly repels flies. But putting a flower near the bed is not recommended.
Balsam
This plant is red and otherwise called touchy. If you touch it, the seeds scatter in all directions. Balsam is unpretentious to growing conditions. The main thing is that it is abundantly watered. Calmly reacts to dry air in the apartment, but blooms better in the penumbra. Therefore, when determining its "place of residence", direct sunlight should be avoided.
Chinese rose
This plant has earned incredible popularity among home flower lovers for its unpretentiousness in growth and care. It is enough to put it in a lighted place - and that's it. Fragrant all year round, during flowering you need to water more often, otherwise the buds may crumble. And in the rest of the period, water the rose as needed.
Flowering plants at home
The world of flowers is incredibly diverse and amazing. No wonder people love them so much. Thanks to the bright colors of all the colors of the rainbow, these plants can satisfy the most sophisticated taste. The beauty of indoor flowers can be enjoyed at all times of the year, whether it is hot summer or Cold winter. The right choice of indoor plants can create an effect in the house continuous flowering and will provide an opportunity to enjoy the Garden of Eden without much effort.
Begonia
It pleases and amazes the imagination in various forms. Even if your collection of indoor flowers will consist only of these plants, it will seem unique. Begonia prefers warmth, up to 20 degrees, and will not bloom at cooler temperatures. The flower is picky about humidity, but does not like spraying. To prevent the plant from being affected by fungal diseases, wilted flowers and leaves must be removed. Flower growers of all times treat this culture with special love for its unpretentiousness.
Fuchsia
The flower prefers a lot of bright diffused light and moisture. On hot days, fuchsia needs spraying. Blooms white, red, from spring to late autumn. For the winter, fuchsias, generally unpretentious flowering houseplants, need to be removed to a cool room without lighting. At this time, the plant sheds leaves, and it should be watered sparingly.
Kalanchoe
The plant is very different with yellow, orange and red hues. Collected in inflorescences, they look very impressive. The flower tolerates the drying of the soil well, but does not cope with excessive moisture. Therefore, watering should be moderate - once a month. Despite the fact that Kalanchoe is a light-loving plant, with its lack it can also grow in the shade.
Bright long flowering plants in the house
All indoor flowers that bloom all year round can be divided into two large groups: the first includes those that need constant care in order to get a single flower, even the most beautiful one. To the second - those whose bright, violent flowering pleases for a long time. Of course, more often the hostess will choose a flower from the second group to decorate her house. Indoor plants that bloom brightly and for a long time look great in rooms and offices. Almost all year round they decorate terraces and balconies. You can choose flowers with different flowering periods and enjoy their beauty all year round without interruption.
Cyclamens
These indoor flowers, blooming all year round, have one feature. Cyclamens have many species, and each blooms in different time. If you wish, you can admire the beauty all year round. To do this, it is enough to plant Persian and european cyclamens. The first blooms from autumn to spring, and the second - from spring to autumn. For good flowering you need to moderately water the plant and put it in a lighted place. Cyclamen does not like heat; 15 degrees is enough for normal growth. This one feels good beautiful flower in a small pot.
Koleria
Another name for the koleriya is the Colombian beauty. This is an unpretentious plant and is content with little. With moderate watering and dim lighting, it will bloom from early spring until frost. In winter, be sure to take the plant to dark place, it will sleep. If this is not done, the color will not rest and next year will produce little or no flowers. In late autumn, it is better to cut the bushes of the plant to the very root. With the onset of spring, new ones will quickly grow and bloom again.
Anthurium
Anthuriums - blooming all year round, open with a coverlet one after another, from early spring until the onset of frost. Usually they are planted in pots in groups. In order for the anthurium to please with its flowering for a long time, it needs warmth and good lighting. He dislikes drafts and respects humidity.
Phalaenopsis
This indoor flower, blooming all year round, belongs to the genus of orchids. If you properly care for the plant, it will bloom all year round. The golden yellow flowers have brown spots small size. It looks amazingly beautiful. Phalaenopsis painfully reacts to the sun's rays. The best place for him will be the east side of the apartment. Prefers moderate watering in the early hours of the day.
Eucharis
Often this flower is called amazon lily. It can bloom several times a year if it is well cared for. Like any other plant, the lily needs rest, otherwise it will not bloom again. Eucharis prefers diffused light, but in its absence it will easily endure darkening. It should be watered moderately and be sure to spray. The lily feels good after washing the leaves. Large flowers open alternately, which makes it possible to enjoy their beauty for a long time.
Gardenia
This plant is very beautiful during flowering. It is no coincidence that he was given the name jasmine rose. This indoor flower, blooming all year round, is a very whimsical plant. Gardenia lovers endure all her whims for the pleasure of enjoying indescribable beauty. The flower feels good with sufficient lighting. In a shaded place and dry air, gardenia will form buds, but they will fall off immediately. Twice a month the flower needs to be watered. Water should be warm and slightly acidic.
Violet blooms all year round
Indoor violets are called uzambar saintpaulias. This plant has 1500 species. Variety of shapes and colors is breathtaking. At floristic exhibitions, delicate violets attract the attention of even absolutely indifferent people. The shape of the flower petals is simple, terry, bordered, star-shaped, corrugated. All this splendor blooms luxuriantly and violently.
A delicate indoor flower that blooms all year round is very loved by women. In every house where they grow plants, there are sure to be Saintpaulias. The flower prefers light, direct sunlight is contraindicated for it. They will destroy him. This is a thermophilic plant. A cold window sill with drafts does not suit him. You need to water the violet with care so that water does not get into the outlet. Otherwise, the flower will begin to rot and die.
Do you really want a cozy atmosphere in the apartment? Home plants will help create it. Do not rush to the conclusion that this is too troublesome and not for you at all. Exists whole line wonderful plants that do not require close attention in terms of care! They will delight you and at the same time have a beneficial effect on mental and physical condition.
We have prepared for you a list of 28 most unpretentious indoor plants , which is easy to handle even a very lazy person. You just have to choose a plant (or several) for yourself - flowering or not, with thick leaves or with tender ones, large for spacious rooms or small for small housing, there are plenty of options.Read, watch all images enlarge when clicked), choose...
Abutilon(“Rope rope” or “domestic maple” - belongs to the Malvaceae family). It is not only durable, but also beautiful plant. Abutilons do not require complex care and special conditions of detention. It is enough to keep it in a bright or slightly shaded place, water it abundantly, spray it once every one to two weeks.
Aloe. Familiar from childhood to most Russians is the “spreading thorn”. If a survival championship were held among plants, then aloe would be in the prize-winners! It tolerates almost any conditions - cold, heat, shade, bright light, is not picky about the quality of the soil. Moreover, it heals a lot of things, you can write a separate very large article about the healing properties of aloe. Wonderful plant!
Asparagus. The most common is the feathery variety of asparagus. Slightly reminiscent of a fern with needle-like leaves. Loves hanging planters. Grows well in both shade and bright light. In summer, spray several times a week; in winter, water no more than once a week (or even less often).
Aspidistra(the popular unofficial name is "Friendly Family", part of the lily family). It can go without water for a long time, it is necessary to water only when the soil dries up, but even if you forget, the plant will survive it. The plant is quite resistant to cold, does not require a lot of light.
Heliotrope(Buranchikov family). The Latin name means " orbiting the sun". Since the progenitors of indoor heliotrope grow in the tropics and subtropics, then decorative types This plant is thermophilic. Relatively unpretentious plant - it needs light ( clear from the scientific name) and heat, as well as abundant watering. It may seem that the plant is demanding to care for, but believe me, it is not at all difficult to follow it!
Zamioculcas. Like all succulents, it is extremely unpretentious. Absolutely undemanding to the brightness of sunlight, humidity, soil composition. Water when the soil is dry, about once a week. So that the leaves grow evenly and the plant has beautiful shape, periodically rotate the planter around its axis.
Golden mustache(Callisia fragrant or homemade ginseng). The main requirements of this plant are a bright place and abundant watering, regardless of the time of year. So the plant will not only be beautiful, but also have all its medicinal properties, which are very numerous both in the stems and in the leaves.
Kalanchoe. A wide variety of shapes and colors of leaves allows you to choose this plant for every taste. The plant retains water in thick leaves, so water very sparingly only when the soil dries well. It is advisable to keep in the light, but not in direct sunlight, since the optimum temperature for Kalanchoe is from 15 to 20 degrees. And this is another medicinal plant in your home!
Clivia. A very easy plant to care for. Grows well in shade in winter it is even recommended to keep it on the windowsills of the northern windows), and in bright light. You need to water very rarely - in summer 2 times a month, in winter no more than once a week, between waterings the soil must have time to dry.
Coleus. Beautiful and unusual combinations of leaf colors are very pleasing to the eye, and for their shape they are sometimes popularly called " nettle". Of the important conditions for the maintenance of coleus - heat, good lighting, wet ( not waterlogged ) the soil.
Metrosideros. If in your apartment high humidity and windows facing south, the plant will take root perfectly. Place it in a well-lit place and water it so that the soil is always slightly moist ( about once every 3 days).
Euphorbia Mil(Euphorbia Mealy, Vulcanos). It belongs to succulents, so it will tolerate temporary drought well. Keep it in the south window of the room, as the plant loves warmth and good light, water a couple of times a week.
Monstera. If you do not have the desire to carefully care for the plants, but there are high ceilings in the apartment, then Monstera is what you need. Loves light partial shade, moisture. Spray the leaves periodically and water the soil liberally, allowing it to dry out before the next watering. Monsters are able to grow up to 4-5 meters at home.
Pelargonium(everyone knows geranium). Previously, this flower was an indispensable attribute of almost every Soviet apartment. Requires some care, but not at all burdensome to care for. A bright place and good watering in the summer, as well as periodic transplants. Water sparingly in winter. The plant is able to accumulate moisture, so it is resistant to irregular watering. But if you do not comply with these conditions, then the pelargonium will simply bloom a little less magnificently, and certainly will not die.
Ivy. Sprawling beautifully, ivy can enliven any interior. Ivy varieties with green leaves they will calmly tolerate shading, and varieties with variegated leaves need good light, without direct sunlight. Responds well to daily spraying. Water as the soil dries up in summer - plentifully, in winter - a little.
Podocarpus. If you want to try growing bonsai, start with podocarpus. Place the pot with the plant in a bright place, water moderately in summer, limitedly in winter. If you grow podocarpus just as a plant, then it will not cause problems, but if you grow it as a bonsai, you will have to make a little effort to maintain its chosen shape.
Sansevieria(popularly known as mother-in-law's tongue "- refers to the needle family). A very unpretentious plant, it is not at all demanding on the degree of illumination, it tolerates even a shadow well. Water is retained in dense leaves, therefore it is drought-resistant, watering in summer - no more than once a week, in winter - once every three weeks. The only condition - see that water is not poured into the outlet of the plant itself, otherwise it may rot.
Saintpaulia(familiar to everyone on school window sills, the usual room violet). Familiar to all violet, she needs good lighting, without direct sunlight and arrange the pots so that the leaves of the flower do not touch the window glass. In summer, water moderately, and in winter, so that the plant blooms, watering is reduced.
Spathiphyllum. It grows well in a shady place, likes heat. Water generously, allowing the topsoil to dry out between waterings. Once every one to two weeks, it is useful to rinse the leaves of the plant with a shower of cool water. Spathiphyllum is able to remain blooming all year.
Scindapsus. decorative liana, unpretentious, not picky about light, grows well in shady areas. Water sparingly. Scipandus very rarely blooms in room conditions, but the plant is very undemanding in care and will delight you with its green leaves.
fat girl(crassula or " Money Tree», although it is not very noticeable that there is more money with her in the apartment ...). It looks like a tree - the trunk of the plant is solid with plump green leaves. Water not often - once every three days. According to legend, Crassula is able to attract wealth to the owner's house. To do this, you need to either bury a large coin in the soil with the plant, or put a few coins under the pots, or hang a few coins on the plant itself (they say they should be Chinese). Check, maybe it will help, especially since there is no hassle from a fat woman.
Tradescantia. Familiar to many from childhood, although hardly anyone knew how strange this plant is called. It can easily grow in a shaded room, but in a bright place the leaves will be much more beautiful. There are no special requirements for watering. A very pleasing plant.
Ficus. Almost all types of ficus require being in a bright place with diffused sunlight. It can withstand even not very warm temperatures. There is no special schedule for watering, it is necessary to water the plant when the soil dries out.
Haworthia(or "gavorcia"). She does not need bright light, a shaded place will do. Watering in summer is moderate, in winter - limited; not picky about air humidity. The plant will calmly endure even a long absence of attention from the hostess.
Chlorophytum. Vigorous and fast growing plant. Diffused lighting, partial shade is possible. Can tolerate direct sunlight for hours on end. In summer, it is necessary to water abundantly, but if you forget, the plant will simply wither a little, and not die. The plant is not picky about the constancy of air temperature, the main thing is that it should not be lower than 10 degrees.
Hoya. It grows well at room temperature, you can safely endure a cold snap of up to +8 degrees. The light falling on the hoya should be bright, diffused. Don't need additional moisture air, water in summer - abundantly, in winter - limitedly, allowing the earth to dry out.
Schlumberger. The name, of course, is not very harmonious, but this flower will not require much attention from you at all. Place the plant in a bright place or a little partial shade. It is necessary to water abundantly only when flowering until it ends ( December - January). Then watering is reduced to once a week.
Aechmea. Prefers good lighting, and after the start of flowering can easily be in a little shading. Water in the summer so that the soil is always slightly moistened; in winter, watering is reduced. Temperature - room temperature, from 18 to 26 degrees.
We hope that you will choose one of the plants from this list, and it will awaken and develop your passion for home floriculture. The main thing to understand is that even the most unpretentious house plants require at least minimal attention. Well, if you love to take care of them, they will thank you with their beautiful appearance and care for your health.
Houseplants are a great way to make your home feel cozier. Green pets are pleasing to the eye, create a relaxed atmosphere, relieve stress and cheer up. Don't have the time or experience to take care of them? Choose the most unpretentious house plants, the list of which we present to your attention. They can be bought at any hypermarket, and even the most inexperienced grower can take care of them.
Dracaena
There are several types of this plant. The most popular - dracaena marginata - looks like a palm tree. It grows up to 3 m, leaves - 15-20 cm, over time they fall off, leaving scars.
Dracaena fragrant has flowers with a strong smell, grows up to 6 m.
Dracaena Sandera has the appearance of a bush and oblong green leaves with a yellowish border. You probably often saw dracaena shoots in stores called Lucky Bamboo. V Asian countries It is believed that this plant brings good luck. Compositions of dracaena sandera shoots look very impressive in the interior.
Sandra dracaena shoots (dracaena fragrans)
Where to put?
In the interior, the dracaena looks great both on the window and in the corner of the room - someday you will have to put the plant on the floor, as it grows tall.
How to care?
Dracaena loves light, so a south window is most suitable for her, but in summer she needs to be protected from bright sunlight. Dracaena should be watered twice a week, once a week - sprayed with water at room temperature. It is better not to add water than to pour - the plant does not like waterlogging.
ficus
Ficus Benjamin "Natasha"
There are several dozen varieties of ficuses. Meet very original views, for example, with thick trunks and small leaves.
Where to put?
East and west windows are best suited for them, although these plants also feel great in the corner of the room, where they are in partial shade. They grow at a temperature of 22-14 degrees, although 13-18 degrees are considered optimal for them. Ficuses do not tolerate dry air, therefore, in winter time plants must be removed from the batteries.
How to care?
It is necessary to water the ficus when the topsoil has dried up. Due to overdrying, the plant can shed its leaves, and when water stagnates in the pan, the roots begin to rot. It is recommended to spray the plants with warm water at least once a week, covering the soil with a film. Every two to three years, ficuses are transplanted, replacing the top layer of soil (3 cm), using a suitable purchased soil. Young plants are recommended to be cut in spring, forming a beautiful crown.
It is difficult to ruin a plant - even if it is not watered or sprayed for a long time, it will only begin to shed its leaves. When the usual care is resumed, the ficus will return to its original appearance.
Crassula (fat woman, money tree)
Crassula is a popular succulent plant. There are several types of plants, but the most unpretentious of them is the tree-like fat woman. And indeed, outwardly, it resembles a small tree with oval leaves. It can grow up to 1.5 m. The leaves are large, about 6 cm long and 2 cm wide.
There are also quite original varieties of fat women - for example, two of them form leaf rosettes that resemble white-pink or green roses from above.
Crassula pellucida (Crassula pellucida)
Where to put?
It is better to keep a fat woman on an east or west window, covering the leaves in summer from direct sunlight (they may turn brown). In winter, it grows well on the windowsill, does not require spraying and air humidification.
How to care?
Watering should be 1-2 times a week, in winter - about 1 time, depending on the air temperature. In general, the fat woman stores water in the leaves, so it is easy to determine whether watering is needed - if the leaves are elastic and hard, watering is not needed, but if they become soft, there is not enough moisture.
The plant should be transplanted in the spring, as it grows. It is recommended to use special soil for succulents and cacti. The fat woman reproduces easily - it is enough to separate one good leaf from the tree and put it in a glass of water. Change the water regularly, when the roots appear, the leaf can be transplanted into a pot.
Aloe
Aloe (agave) is a very popular plant, which is largely due to its unpretentiousness. It rarely blooms at home, although with good care you can see flowers every year. There are several types of plants. The most familiar to us (probably your grandmother had this plant in your childhood) are Aloe arborescens, Aloe vera. Now on sale there are other types of plants, very interesting, for example, Aloe plicatilis, Aloe mitriformis, Aloe variegata.
Where to put?
How to care?
Plants grow well at normal temperatures, although it is recommended to maintain a temperature of about 13 degrees in winter. But this is not necessary - nothing will happen to aloe, even if the room is 23 degrees. But in the summer it is desirable to put aloe on the balcony.
Watering is moderate - after the earth dries out, you need to wait another 3-4 days before watering the plant, if the air temperature is above 25 degrees - 1-2 days.
Transplant - according to the growth of the plant, into the soil for cacti and succulents.
Lithops (living stones)
Lithops is a succulent plant that resembles a stone. It grows in arid places, in rocky deserts, therefore it is extremely unpretentious in care. It blooms with yellow or white flowers up to 5 cm in diameter.
Where to put?
The south window is best. Lithops does not like changing places, so once again you should not even turn the pot.
How to care?
For planting you need a medium pot. These plants do not like loneliness, in this case they grow poorly and do not bloom. Therefore, several "living stones" should be planted in one pot at once. The composition of the soil should include leaf humus, red brick crumbs, river sand and clay. The surface of the soil needs to be decorated with small colored pebbles - it will be more beautiful, and the lithops will develop better.
In summer, it does not hurt to moisten the air around the plants from a spray bottle at least once every few days. Watering is moderate. In late July - early August and from November to spring, lithops are at rest, at this time they do not need to be watered. When lithops begin to rest, they fade and stop growing.
Hibiscus
If you love flowers you will love this. flowering plant with large bright flowers. The bush can grow up to 3 m in length.
Where to put?
Optimal placement - on the east or west windows. In the south, it requires shading in hot summer days, can grow on the north side with good care.
How to care?
In autumn and winter, the plant should be protected from drafts. In winter, additional lighting is required - suitable and LED lamp. In low light, hibiscus does not bloom. Optimum temperature- about 18-22 degrees, at temperatures below 10 degrees hibiscus loses leaves.
Watering the plant should be done as the top layer of the earth dries up, in winter - 2-3 days after the earth dries. The water from the pan must be drained. Spraying is recommended during flowering, in the rest of the period - as needed, to remove dust.
Once every 3-4 years, the plants are transplanted, replacing 5 cm of the topsoil with fresh soil. Suitable universal soil, but need good drainage, since the plant does not tolerate stagnant water.
Abutilon
This is a plant with maple-like leaves. Flowers have the appearance of a bell, can be either single or collected in an inflorescence.
Where to put?
It grows best in partial shade, but you can place the pot in the light, most importantly - not on the south window. Does not tolerate drafts. The optimum temperature in summer is 25 degrees, in winter - 15 degrees. At lower temperatures, it can drop leaves.
How to care?
Watering is plentiful from March to autumn, spraying is welcome. At other times of the year - as the soil dries up. During the flowering period, it is desirable to feed with mineral and organic fertilizers twice a month. During growth, it is recommended to remove weak shoots, and at the end of winter - to trim the crown.
Transplanting annually or every few years - the plant blooms well only when it is too crowded in a pot. Grows well in hydroponics.
Sansevieria (pike tail, mother-in-law's tongue)
Sansevieria is a stemless plant that grows in savannahs, deserts, semi-deserts. With good care, many types of plants bloom.
Sansevieria (Sansevieria)
Where to put?
Bright diffused light is preferable for the plant, but it tolerates both partial shade and full shade (in the latter case, the color of the leaves becomes less bright). It is advisable to hide sansevieria from direct sunlight.
It grows both in cool and warm rooms, but it is advisable not to lower the temperature below 14 degrees - the plant can get sick. Maintains short-term decrease in temperature to 5 degrees.
How to care?
Watering - when the soil dries out. Excessive watering is harmful to the plant, as well as the ingress of water into the outlet. Spraying is not required, it should only be carried out in order to eliminate dust.
A transplant is needed as the plant grows - a signal for this may be the presence of roots protruding from the pot. An all-purpose soil is ideal.
Monstera
This is an unpretentious liana, with large dissected leaves, reaching 60 cm in diameter in some species.
Monstera (Monstera)
Where to put?
Most often, the pot is placed on cabinets and other long vertical surfaces. It is desirable that the monstera be in a lit place, near the eastern and western windows. If the plant is in a place with bright diffused light, the leaves become larger, become pronouncedly carved.
The optimum temperature is about 25 degrees, but the plant feels good already at 16 degrees. In autumn and winter, you need to protect plants from drafts.
How to care?
Watering - when the top layer of soil dries up, in winter after drying, you need to wait a few days. You can't over-moisturize. Periodically, the leaves need to be sprayed and washed off the dust from them.
Young plants easily do without top dressing, while in adults growth slows down. Therefore, in April-August, the monster needs to be fed once every 2 weeks with organic and mineral fertilizers, although if this is not done, the plant will not die. Transplantation of young plants - once a year, old - once every 2-3 years. All-purpose soil will do.
cacti
Where to put?
Wherever you like. Also, cacti look great in the company of succulents - crassula, lithops and others.
How to care?
Cacti are the most undemanding plants that can only be found. They will calmly survive the absence of watering for several weeks, do not require spraying. It is enough just once every couple of years to transplant them into a larger pot, using the soil for cacti.
Many types of indoor cacti bloom (usually those that look like a ball of thorns in the store), do not require special care - if only you remember to water them at least once a week. But even if it doesn’t bloom, you don’t need to be upset, yet some of them bloom extremely rarely.