African Violet - These are low growing and almost always blooming plants that are loved for their dainty little flowers which bloom high above the crown of the plant. There are many colors and sizes, and miniature and trailing versions that can grow in terrariums or any window that is facing east.
Amaryllis - The bulb plant has very huge leaves and a large bloom that is shaped like a lily which is held high on tall stalks. These plants are usually bought during the winter season for a single stalk bloom but can also be grown year after year with a little bit of care. They love the sun and will reach to seek it.
Apostle Plant - This plant is a relative of the iris with flowers and leaves that are very similar. They are also referred to as walking iris because the stem will bend over with a new plant on its end so you can pot it to grow new plants to share.
Begonia - There are many different types of leaves, blooms, and shapes from the huge to the ultra mini that there can be a stunning variety for any location.
Cyclamen - This is a corm rooted plant with awesome flowers that resemble folded paper being held above beautiful rosettes of succulent leaves shaped like a heart. This plant will last many years in a cool room; they do not like full sun or heat.
Fuchsia - This is one of the most fascinating plants. Its classical flowers hang down from the plant and they make beautiful hanging baskets. They can live for a long time. They need to be kept moist and they love the cool weather; some people will place ice cubes at the base of the plant on warm days to keep the roots cool.
Star Jasmine - This plant is a slow growing vine that has beautiful glossy green leaves and wonderfully scented flowers and is a nice plant for hanging baskets.
Moses in a Basket - This wonderful plant has leaves that are stiffly held together like rosettes. Once a year, the leaves will gather together like a basket and be filled with simple blooms. This plant makes a classic hanging plant or in a regular container so the leaves will gently fall over the edge.
Oxalis - The leaves of this plant resemble the clover and they have beautiful little flowers that will close up at night.
Poinsettia - These flower shrubs can survive many years with a little care. Care needs to be taken of this plant because the branches have a sticky white sap that tends to get on anything. The colorful bracts of the shrub are due to the dark and light hours in a day and for yearly survival need to spend time in a dark area for a portion of the day.
Dwarf Pomegranate - This is a fruit that grows on a shrub that is slow growing. It has green leaves, edible fruit, and simple looking flowers and is a great houseplant to add to our collection. It will do best in a window sill that receives full sun and we can grow them with grow lights.
Miniature Rose - This is simply a smaller and hardier version of the garden rose. It flowers in a sunny, cool windowsill or under some
grow lights.
Zebra Plant - These are flowering tropical plants that are best known for their white veined green glossy leaves and very striking flowers. These plants are very easy to propagate just from some cuttings.
As we can see all of these flower plants can be grown as flowering house plants that can bring joy and relaxation to our home environment. Several of these plants can also be grown outdoors on a protected patio or deck during the spring and summer months. Wherever we decide to grow these
flower plants they will liven up the areas by bringing in some gorgeous color.
