It is definitely not worth starting your home garden with capricious, capricious specimens, no matter how bizarre they are – such plants will quickly wither and die in inept hands. If you cannot yet consider yourself an experienced gardener, choose hardy flowers that have stood the test of time – these are the ones that made it onto our list today.
Zamioculcas
This indoor flower is a real hit in many offices and shopping centers. It is not chosen by chance for landscaping public spaces – zamioculcas requires a minimum of light and grows well under office lamps, in addition, it is not afraid of drought, as it stores water with the help of tubers. An ideal solution for beginners! By the way, in everyday life it is called a dollar tree, it is believed that the plant attracts money to the house.
Aloe
This succulent, like zamioculcas, stores moisture for future use, but collects it not in tubers, but directly in fleshy leaves. Aloe can survive without water for a very long time, but still do not forget to water when the soil dries out, otherwise the leaves will begin to dry out from the ends. The flower will not refuse direct sunlight, but in general it is unpretentious. If it seems too boring to you, you probably did not even know that there are about 500 species – all that remains is to choose the one that appeals to you.
Schlumbergera
The Schlumbergera cactus is one of those that can forgive you both drought and excessive watering, especially in the hot season. The fact is that this flower comes from the tropical forests of Brazil, but it lives not on the ground, but on the branches of trees. Despite the rain, the plant does not get much moisture, as well as light, which makes it quite unpretentious. Because of the flowering time at the end of the year, in Russia this plant is often called a “Decembrist”, and in the West – nothing less than a holiday cactus.
Strelitzia reginae
Because of the very exotic appearance of the flower stalks, Strelitzia is also called the bird of paradise. But, despite its exquisite appearance, this rare plant will not be capricious even on an average windowsill – it is one of the most unpretentious large-leaved plants in care, although it rarely blooms indoors. Note that another variety – Strelitzia Nikolai – unlike the royal one, grows huge and will not stay on the window for long.
Wood sorrel
Wood sorrel with decorative dark purple leaves is most often grown as a houseplant, but green specimens are also not uncommon. Pay attention to this plant if you have children in the house – its triangular leaves open during the day and close at night, they will be interested in watching this process. Water the wood sorrel from time to time when the soil becomes dry. Despite its fragile appearance, the plant is hardy – and will be able to recover if you miss the next watering or go on a short vacation.
Echeveria
If frequent watering is not for you, choose the “stone flower” – echeveria. The plant will not show that it is facing drought, as it does not need a lot of water – the soil should dry out between episodes of watering. Excess moisture will lead to sad consequences. This fast-growing succulent gets along well in a composition with its fellows. Echeveria prefers bright light, but still not direct sun.
Ficus elastica
Ficus is a true classic among indoor plants. Water it when the top layer of soil becomes dry and keep it away from drafts – it will respond with luxurious large leaves. If you do not trim the top, forming a tree, in favorable conditions the plant can stretch up to 3 meters or more. There is no need to be afraid of this – in a year the ficus will add no more than 40 centimeters in growth. Few people know that in its homeland this modest plant is a full-fledged tree and an industrial species. In its natural habitat, the ficus reaches a height of 40 meters: and it is not for nothing that it is called “elastica” or “rubber-bearing” – the juice is used to produce rubber.