When growing flowers at home, you need to choose plants according to the lighting and ventilation of the room. When we don’t have enough light and ventilation, growing those full-sun plants is a waste of money, leaving empty pots every year.
Generally speaking, there is insufficient light, so you need to choose flowers and plants that are suitable for a semi-shade environment. This type of flower is characterized by leathery, thick, downy leaves, few flowers, and is mainly used for foliage viewing.
In winter, some low-rise buildings have poor lighting and small balconies, so they need shade-tolerant flowers. Here are some , grass, and flowers that don’t require much light for flower lovers. You can start from the flower market to decorate your home during the Chinese New Year.
Shallow Philodendron , half shade and half sun, Figure 1
Philodendron is a subtropical flower. The leaves are green with stripes and beautiful in appearance. However, the plant sap of Araceae is toxic, so do not let children break the petioles and leaves.
①Lighting. Philodendron is a semi-shade flower and needs astigmatism, but it is best to maintain it in a full-sun environment in spring and autumn, which can enhance immunity and reduce anthracnose and leaf spot . In winter, it requires very little light and can grow lushly for 1-2 hours a day; when the temperature is below 10 degrees, frostbite may occur.
② Pot soil. Philodendron has strong adaptability, and loose, breathable, fertile, medium-acidic humus soil is best. If possible, you can add volcanic rock particles, ceramsite , red jade soil , or use some decomposed organic fertilizer and microbial fertilizer. The benefits of these flower and plant materials are to prevent from returning to alkali , soften the pot soil, and increase organic matter and beneficial microorganisms.
scattered light, Figure 2
③ Watering. Philodendron loves water. As long as the indoor temperature is above 15 degrees and the pot soil does not accumulate water, it must be kept moist at all times. This is because philodendron has poor drought tolerance and can be watered 2-3 times a week. Watering should be done alternately between dry and wet, a small amount and multiple times.
If the indoor temperature is high due to heating, you need to water more, spray water to keep the leaves beautiful, and sometimes use a rag dipped in beer to wipe the leaves. If you use volcanic rock , sometimes pouring some tap water is not a problem, because the volcanic rock has the effect of neutralizing the water quality.
④Fertilizer. If there is insufficient fertilization, there will be no new buds at the tips of the philodendron stems, resulting in a short plant shape, thin leaves, and poor ornamental value. In winter, most flowers do not need fertilization, but philodendron must be replenished with nutrients in time. Use 8-10 compound fertilizer particles every month to ensure that the plant absorbs enough nutrients to maintain growth, so that its leaves are dark green and plump.
Silver spotted kudzu, Figure 3
Silver spotted kudzu, golden kudzu, golden kudzu, and three-color kudzu are all pothos. The difference from pothos is that the leaves of these varieties have silver, gold, and milky white colors. plaque. Compared with green pothos, it is more ornamental.
①Lighting. If you have silver-leaf kudzu at home, you should avoid direct sunlight. Excessive light will burn the leaves. Long-term lack of light will cause the spots on the leaves to disappear. 2-3 hours of scattered light a day is most suitable.
Therefore, our silver kudzu needs to be given some light every once in a while. If the light is too dark for 2-3 consecutive months, the internodes of the kudzu will be elongated, the plant shape will be loose, and the yellow and white stripes and patches will become smaller and disappear. . However, if the light is too strong in summer and autumn, the leaves will also turn yellow and fade.
②Temperature. If the room temperature is above 10 degrees, silvergrass can safely survive the winter. If the room temperature is above 15 degrees, it can grow normally.
③humidity. To increase the humidity, you can use a humidifier and manual spraying. Spray water on the leaves, stem nodes, and aerial roots 1-2 times a day.
Silver patch is resistant to water and moisture, Figure 4
③ watering. Before heating in northern winter, indoor ventilation was poor. The soil evaporates slowly, so watering should be reduced, water it thoroughly when it is not dry, and keep the amount of water at half of the original amount.
To grow silver kudzu at home, you can use brown silk wrapped around a wooden stick to let the silver kudzu climb up. When spraying water, spray the brown thread through, and the aerial roots of the silver kudzu can absorb water. In addition, some gardeners use water to grow silvergrass in water. It is most suitable for the water medium to just cover the roots. Too much water will easily cause the leaves to rot.
Colorful arrowroot, picture 5
There are more than 20 common varieties of arrowroot on the market. Different varieties have different patterns, such as cat eye, leopard print, beautiful, etc., which are particularly refreshing when placed at home.
Arrowroot likes shade and high humidity, so it is suitable for living rooms and studies that lack light. It can be heated with heating and air conditioning, but it needs to be humidified by spraying water frequently. Arrowroot is a tropical plant and is afraid of cold in winter. The room temperature should be kept at 10 degrees. above.
red-backed peppergrass , Figure 6
Speaking of peppergrass, many people don’t know it. In fact, it is our common douban green . There are many varieties of douban green, such as white-veined peppergrass , red-leaf peppergrass, wrinkled-leaf peppergrass . Peppergrass likes semi-shade and is afraid of strong light. Pay attention to shading in spring, summer and autumn, and give it 2-3 hours of light every day in winter.
Peppergrass is resistant to drought and barrenness. Depending on the size of the flower pot, the amount of soil in the pot, and the ventilation and ventilation conditions, it should be watered once a week. Frequent watering can lead to root rot; the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees, and normal growth can be above 15 degrees.
Red-backed peppergrass scatters light, Figure 7
5, Fairy Cave Monstera
Fairy Cave Monstera is a product name, which is a variant of our common Monstera . It is characterized by partially cracked leaves, making it suitable for locations with sunlight at certain times of the day. Therefore, if there is not enough light at home, it can grow well with some light.
① Cultivation method: Xiandong Monstera has two methods: hydroponics and soil cultivation. You can use a bottle for hydroponics, and add flower fertilizer and nutrient solution once a month; for soil cultivation, you need loose and breathable acidic humus soil to ensure that there is no accumulation of water.
②Lighting: Half shade and half sun in spring, summer and autumn. Do not put it in a location with too strong light or too high temperature. In winter, it can grow well with 3-4 hours of light every day; the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 8 degrees.
The holes are closed and not cracked, with a climbing vine shape, Figure 8
③ Watering: During the growing season, the pot soil needs to be kept moist, and the leaf surface should be sprinkled with water frequently to keep the leaves shiny and the air moist. If possible, plants can be grown in the open air to increase ventilation. In winter, indoor ventilation is poor, water evaporates slowly, and the pot soil is not dry or watered.
Monstera deliciosa prefers a slightly acidic soil environment. Tap water cannot be used to irrigate Monstera deliciosa in northern areas. If there is no natural water, you can dry the tap water for a few days and add a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer for watering. Use ferrous sulfate with caution.
Avoid strong light and avoid heavy fertilizers, Figure 9
Summary: The main purpose of growing flowers indoors in winter in the north is to add green, embellish the room, and purify the air. The above five kinds of foliage flowers require little light. As long as the temperature is suitable, there is a small amount of light and ventilation, even people who don't know how to grow flowers can grow them well.
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