Unusual indoor plants (45 photos): a description of rare and exotic flowers for the home. What interesting indoor woody plants can be grown

Unusual indoor plants

The list of unusual cultures is quite large. Exotic home flowers are some of the most interesting and beautiful.

Tillandsia blue (Tillandsia cyanea)

The name of the plant is not easy. Caring for him will not be required at all by an ordinary one. Tillandsia is included in the Bromeliad family, and another name for the culture is "tropical star".

Variety of indoor plants

The homeland of the flower is the tropics. Needs warm temperatures all year round. In summer, the room should be 25-28 ° C above zero, and in winter at least 18-20 ° C.

Good to know! Tillandsia loves fresh air, in the warm season it can be taken outside

At the same time, it is important not to allow the plant to fall under a cold draft.

Ordinary garden soil is not suitable for an exotic houseplant. Special land is purchased in a store or used as a substrate for flowering orchids. When self-manufacturing soil, you need to stock up on:

leafy ground - 1 part;
peat - 1 part;
chopped sphagnum - 1 part;
charcoal - a small amount;
fir bark;
humus;
sand.

Tillandsia blue

The resulting mixture must necessarily have a loose consistency. But the pot is used the most common.

On a note! The flower is not sprayed when it begins to actively bloom.

Euphorbia tirucalli (Euphоrbia tirucаlli)

Africa and Madagascar are the two main habitats of this unusual domestic plant. Today, milkweed can be found in almost all tropical countries, where it was brought as the main feed for livestock. Poisonous culture is a fact, but cows can eat it without harm to health.

In the wild, the spurge grows up to 9 meters in height. Its other name is "pencil cactus".

Worth knowing! If you forget about regular pruning of the crop, the plant will grow up to 6 meters.

This plant is one of the most poisonous, and therefore, when carrying out any work with it, you need to be very careful, and use gloves to protect your hands. When the skin comes in contact with the juice of a pencil cactus, the place of contact is washed with plenty of running water

Euphorbia tirucalli

Hypocyrta glabra

Compared to other plants, hypocyrtu is hardly the most popular home flower. Observing all the rules of care, nothing complicated with the cultivation of a "goldfish" or "humpback flower" will arise.

The duration of hypocyrta flowering is 120 days, the color of the flowers depends on the variety, but most often they are pink, yellow or red-orange.

Hypocyrta nude

Useful information! When caring for a plant, you need to observe the golden mean between temperature and humidity. When the temperature in the room decreases and the humidity of the air decreases, the "humpbacked flower" is watered less often.

Lachenalia aloides (Lachenalia aloides)

The Hyacinth family also includes this plant, which does not leave indifferent lovers of home cultures. In the wild, lashenalia can be found only in South Africa, in one single region.

Those who want to acquire this culture should remember that the plant does not tolerate well:

heat;
stale air;
strong odors;
tobacco smoke.

Lashenalia

Calathea

Refers to perennial rhizome plants, whose homeland is the tropics of America. The leaves of the culture are interesting in that they have bright streaks or spots, sometimes they can be of a complex geometric shape. There are a huge number of varieties and varieties of calathea.

Interesting! The most capricious plant from the group is the saffron calathea, and the makoya calathea is considered the most unpretentious.

Calathea saffron

We treat with care

Being careful never hurts

There are color categories that require a little care. Some of them will not be dangerous if placed correctly.

Others are capable of provoking a severe attack of allergies.

Lily

A beautiful flower, but not suitable for placement in the bedroom. It releases large amounts of carbon dioxide at night, causing sleep problems. In the morning, this manifests itself in the form of a headache and a general overwhelmed state.

Orchid

Nowadays it has become fashionable to keep this exquisite plant. The shape and color of flowers can be varied. It is also best not to place the orchid in rooms where someone is sleeping. The best place is the study. Orchid excites the nervous system, increases efficiency.

Fern

The effect of the impact is similar to the lily. It also emits carbon dioxide at night, which in the morning will result in a headache.

Ficus

A favorite flower of flower growers. Its leaves are large and smooth. It is not dangerous, but it causes allergic reactions in some people.

Hydrangea

Attracts attention with beautiful inflorescences, consisting of small flowers. They are shaped into balls

Has a wide variety of colors and shades. Not suitable for allergy sufferers. They'd better stay away from him.

Tuberose

It is a long stem with white inflorescences at the top. They have a strong odor. The aroma is sugary sweet. The plant releases substances with a smell. They have the ability to enhance the sense of smell.

May have a negative impact on people who have problems with the cardiovascular system, suffer from high blood pressure. This manifests itself in the form of dizziness and depression.

Geranium

Often referred to as a home doctor. Possesses properties with antimicrobial action. Helps remove toxins, relieves stress, treats headaches and insomnia.

The flower is not poisonous, but contributes to the exacerbation of allergies or asthma. Therefore, if one of the household suffers from these diseases, it is better for the owner to get rid of him, otherwise a strong attack caused by the essential oils of the plant may be fatal. Also, if there is a small child or pet in the house, you need to think about a place to place the plant. It is undesirable for it to be freely available. Accidental ingestion of flowers or leaves carries a risk of poisoning.

Otherwise, geranium acts on cockroaches and moths. If these insects decide to start in the house, it will become a good helper in getting rid of them.

For flowers with a pronounced odor, it is better to choose rooms with good ventilation. Then the well-being will not be negatively influenced and the enjoyment of the green friend will be in full.

Fat woman

It looks like a tree. Has other names - crassula, money tree, zhiryanka. Differs in thick fleshy leaves. It is a medicinal plant. It is used in the treatment of many diseases.

The plant is very useful for indoor use, because has the ability to purify the air, absorb odors. It blooms extremely rarely, therefore it is not dangerous for allergy sufferers (only during the flowering period).

Crassula leaves contain a large amount of arsenic. Therefore, misuse and overdose during treatment pose a threat.

This will be accompanied by the following symptoms:

impaired consciousness
vomit
diarrhea
poisoning

Dracaena

It is also called the dragon tree, and the Chinese call it "the bamboo of happiness" (but has nothing to do with bamboo). In appearance, the plant is similar to cordilina and yucca.

For allergy sufferers, the flower is safe. The only cause of allergies can only be improper care of it - it is dust on the leaves, microorganisms, fungi in the soil, which are harmful.

Dracaena is a low-toxic species, but it is still dangerous, especially for children, pets. When it is used, a vomiting reaction, diarrhea, weakness occurs, and the digestive tract is disrupted.

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Indoor plants that require a lot of light

In many apartments, the windows of the living rooms face the south side of the house. As a rule, these are large windows, and many plants can be placed on the windowsills, which are brightly lit by the sun from noon to evening on sunny days.

Plants that are familiar to you from your travels to the south feel great here: bougainvillea with luxurious flowers, hibiscus, bokarnea (Beaucarnea recurvata), yucca (Yucca). Another indoor flower that loves sunlight is Pittosporum tobira. The south window can become a green and blooming link between the house and the garden.

Unfortunately, most of these exotic plants that require a lot of light are not easy to cultivate. First of all, problems arise in winter. Of course, there are also more hardy types for the southern windows.

For example, these plants that thrive anywhere:

Sansevieria

Chlorophytum

Unassuming indoor nettle

Coleus blumei, hybrids

Euphorbia (Euphorbia milii)

And if you like cacti, then on the south window you can arrange a multi-tiered cactus garden.

When creating optimal lighting conditions for indoor flowers, keep the following in mind:

On sunny days, the temperature near the southern windows rises greatly, and the plants located here need to be watered and sprayed frequently, but not at noon!
The soil overheats quickly in black plastic pots, so use ceramic pots for southern windows. You can put dark pots in light containers.
If you have a bottom hung window or a vent, keep them open during the summer. Otherwise, hot air will stagnate.

When taking care of the lighting of the flowers at home, do not forget about the shading of the plants on the south window. More variety of crops can be accommodated here if you turn the searing direct sunlight into pleasant, diffused light.

This can be done by shading in various ways:

The easiest way is to use loose shutters, external blinds, awnings.
Even faster and easier: curtains made of fabric or paper, blinds (be careful: metal blinds should not touch the plants, because they get very hot), frames covered with canvas can be used.
Temporarily: newspaper or cardboard.

The following are houseplants that require a lot of light and are therefore ideal for southern windows.

Amaryllis, or hippeastrum (Hippeastrum)

It grows back every winter. A flower arrow with 2-4 flowers appears first, and then leaves. Start watering when a flower arrow a few centimeters high appears.

Kalanchoe blossfetdiana

The plant is short-day. In summer, it can stand in a semi-shady place. Carries out dry air, and in winter - room temperature. Suitable for hydroponic cultivation.

Beaucarnea, or elephant's leg (Beaucarnea recurvata)

A very popular decorative-leaved, easy-to-cultivate plant. Loves fresh air. In summer you can put it out in the garden. Prefers coolness in winter.

Hibiscus, or Chinese rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

It blooms in a warm room almost all year round. In winter, they are placed in a cool room with a temperature of 15 ° C. Loves frequent feeding. Can be grown as a standard rose.

Ceropegia Wood (Ceropegia woodii)

It does not shine with beauty, but it is interesting with long, thin hanging shoots. Tolerant to dry air, requires minimal watering.

Calamondin, or orange tree (Citrofortunella microsagra)

This plant can be seen at the same time fragrant flowers and tiny oranges. To pollinate, transfer pollen from one flower to another with a brush. Susceptible to pest infestations.

Yucca

It is a light-loving houseplant and is considered one of the most popular decorative leaf crops in the home. Feels good outdoors in summer. In winter, they are placed in a cool room. Good drainage in the pot is very important. Do not overfeed.

Strelitzia, or bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

Amazingly beautiful flowers. The plant is photophilous, even in winter you need to provide good lighting.

Very sensitive root system, so transplant sparsely and carefully, remembering a good drainage layer in the pot

Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis)

In the summer it is best to take it out into the open air, in the winter to keep it in a cool place. In the spring, carry out light pruning. Can be grown as a standard rose, tall or miniature.

Indoor bamboo, or pogonaterum (Pogonatherum paniceum)

A plant that is not very easy to cultivate. He needs very high air humidity, warmth, even in winter, and always moist soil.

Venus flytrap

This small plant, belonging to the Rosyankovye family, attracts attention with its spectacular color and unusual shape of the leaves collected in a rosette. However, for insects, familiarity with the flycatcher becomes a fatal mistake.

In fact, this graceful plant is a ruthless predator, whose victims have no chance of salvation.
The carnivorous flycatcher feeds on insects, which it catches with adapted leaves, and then digests, producing digestive enzymes.

This small predator grows on the east coast of the United States, but can be cultivated as a houseplant.

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Lemon

If you were surprised to see a lemon on the list of the most unusual plants on our planet, then you do not know about one unique feature of this tree. The fact is that ripe lemon fruits themselves almost never fall off the branches.

If the crop is not harvested on time, then the lemons will remain hanging on the tree all autumn and winter. But the most amazing thing is that in the spring the yellow fruits will turn green again! With the onset of warmth, they continue to grow, significantly increasing in volume and overgrowing with a thick skin.

By the fall, these repetitive lemons become rough, and their rind becomes yellow again.

You've probably noticed two different types of lemons on store shelves:

Small, dense, juicy, with a thin crust - these are the fruits of the first year harvest.
Large, with a thick skin and loose flesh - these are lemons left over for the second year.

During the two years that the fruits hang on the branches, they lose most of the vitamins and nutrients. Therefore, you can often find recommendations to buy precisely thin lemons, as the most beneficial to health. Now you know why.

Calatea insignis

It is appreciated for the decorativeness of the leaves, they can be from white to deep green in color with unusual stains and patterns, and the saffron calathea is also grown for the beauty of the flowers. The plant loves care and constant care. It needs to be protected from drafts, direct sunlight (light partial shade or diffused light), placed in a warm room in winter and high humidity should be organized (constant watering until winter, reduced in winter). It should be transplanted once every 2 years by dividing the plant.

The most popular forms:

Calathea Makoya - wide leaves look like a paper texture.There is a pattern on top of the leaves, on the back the leaf is purple.

Decorated calathea - pink stripes on top of the leaves, gradually fading, on the inside the leaf is purple.

Calathea is wonderful - a large lanceolate leaf about 45 cm with oval patterns.

Calathea striped - on leaves about 30 cm long, dark stains.

Calathea roseopicta - oval leaves with a central pink stripe.

Calathea Lubbersa - juicy green oval leaves with bright green and yellow spots

Calathea saffron - flowers of this species delight the eye for a long time, they are located on straight peduncles. They are framed with juicy dark green leaves. On the inside, the leaf has a greenish-purple hue.

Reproduction

At home, vegetative methods are used to breed camellia. Much less often, a subtropical flower is grown by seeds. Usually cuttings are used as the simplest and most effective method. They also practice layering and grafting.

Cuttings

Cuttings are cut in June or early July from young and healthy stem tops. Already ripe shoots with olive bark are suitable. Sometimes very young shoots of a green shade are used for grafting. Less often, the procedure is carried out in January, but rooting in this case does not come soon.

The planting material is immediately planted in small containers filled with a peat-sand mixture. From above they are covered with plastic bags or glass jars to create greenhouse conditions. Occasionally, the shelter is removed for ventilation and spraying. The cuttings are placed in a place well lit by diffused light. The temperature in the room is maintained at the level from + 20 ° С to + 25 ° С. In summer, the root system is formed in 30-45 days. Then the shelter is removed and the young plant is transplanted into a separate flower pot.

Reproduction by layering

On adult bushes, root suckers regularly appear. They are separated, along with part of the root system, from the uterine bush during the next transplant. Only well-developed children are used, which have reached a size of 5-7 cm. After separation, young plants are immediately planted in separate pots. This method has a good effect. Almost all young shoots take root successfully. But it is necessary to wait a long time for the appearance of well-developed offspring.

Graft

Camellia is grafted with a butt or split. In these ways, species that are poorly rooted by cuttings are propagated. The root system of the scion is maintained until the rootstock is completely engrafted. Also, a new method of grafting is used for camellia, developed specifically for this culture. For him, they take a young plant grown by a seed method, and a cutting intended for rooting. The height of the seedling should be more than 5 cm. It is cut at the level of the cotyledon leaves and split. A handle is inserted inside and wrapped tightly. Cover the stalk with a plastic bag on top and leave it until it takes root. Periodically, the shelter is removed for ventilation and humidification.

Growing from seeds

After flowering, camellia forms fruit. The seeds ripen in them in August, but in an ordinary city apartment it is very difficult to get good material for planting. Therefore, it is usually bought at a flower shop. After the purchase, they are sown immediately, because even with a short storage, the germination rate of the seed quickly drops. Good seeds are dark brown, almost black, in color. Before sowing, they are tested for germination by dropping them into water. Floated specimens are thrown away because they are empty and do not germinate.

The seeds that have sunk to the bottom are removed, dried and scarified. To do this, the integrity of the hard shell is violated by rubbing it a little against sandpaper. The procedure facilitates seed germination and accelerates germination.

A soil mixture for sowing is prepared from an equal amount of river sand and peat.A soil designed for growing azaleas is also suitable. The seeds are slightly pressed into the ground. They are placed down or to the side with an eye from which a sprout emerges. A thin layer of river sand is poured on top.

Important! For successful germination, maintain a room temperature of + 23 ° C. The boxes are covered with glass to create a greenhouse environment.

The containers are installed in a place well lit with diffused light.

Germination takes several months. Seedlings are planted in separate pots after the appearance of the second pair of leaves. Young plants obtained by the seed method adapt well to new conditions. They begin to bloom only after 8 years.

Location possibilities

If the living room is small, this does not mean that flowers cannot be placed in it.

Of course, a large space allows you to install several different compositions at once, while a small room can be decorated with one of these elements.

Placing plants here does not need to rush at full power. Simplicity will be appropriate: choosing a pair of plants that are most useful or picturesque. Under the condition of an acute lack of free space, it will be more relevant to place flowers in pots. This will allow even in the smallest space to create a small island that is just green or able to bloom.

The situation is different with a room with spaciousness and good illumination. It cannot be spoiled in any way, even if you place a dozen flowers here. If you do not want to work on your own with vegetation or if it is difficult to determine what is more suitable, how it should be located correctly, you can always turn to professionals who will help with the design.

If you do this without outside help, you just need to trust your taste, preferences, take into account the need for the selected specimens for lighting. There is no need to be upset if the designed project does not correspond to the specific styles described by the designers. The main point is that the landscaping done is the most comfortable for the owner and household members, brings them joy, does not interfere with moving around the living room.

Lack of free space is not a reason to give up living beauty

Different flowers collected in groups (they are called compositions) are not a simple aesthetic device. There are huge practical reasons for this composition:

Due to the location of the green mass in groups, care is greatly facilitated, i.e. it becomes much easier to water, prune them
Errors in compositions are not so visible
The systemic arrangement of plants contributes to the establishment of a certain order. It is very convenient and more beautiful compared to randomly placed single flower pots in a huge area.
With the group placement of flowers, a microclimate is created that has a beneficial effect on each representative. Due to the evaporation of moisture from the soil and foliage, plants that have a nondescript appearance when placed alone are transformed in group placement with other brethren

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What kind of fruit plants can you grow?

Growing the most unusual indoor plants from seeds or cuttings, layering, in other ways will help flower growers stand out. In addition, it is a real challenge for both beginners and even experienced amateurs. You can "exercise" on both herbaceous and bushy, and woody forms. The main thing is that there would be enough space. But it's time to get acquainted with several candidates for home breeding.

The "first number" on this list is the blue tillandsia. The representative of the bromeliad family gives original, graceful inflorescences in the shape of an ear. In the autumn months, pleasant purple flowers appear on it.

The arboreal spurge tirucalli is no worse.It is an evergreen succulent plant whose twigs bend in the most intricate way.

Attention: the sap of the plant, like other species of the Euphorbia family, is life-threatening

Among the Gesneriaceae family, a naked hypocyrte stands out. The epiphytic ampel produces pretty yellowish flowers. Surrounded by juicy green leaves, they look even more attractive. The hypocyrt will bloom from the first warm days until the end of autumn.

Adenium obese is an excellent succulent. It can produce large, graceful flowers. Their diameter is up to 0.05 m. The plant easily tolerates bright light. Even in winter, the temperature should not drop more than +13 degrees.

Exotic tropical indoor flowers

In modern interiors, exotic indoor plants are most appreciated. Now it is not necessary to grow only compact bushes, the main thing is that they are unusual with an unusual shape of flowers and leaves. Almost all tropical plants meet these criteria. Exotic indoor flowers are not always capricious and demanding to care for, some can grow well and bloom profusely without close attention.

Orchids

Exotic indoor orchids come in many different types and varieties. Some of them have very unusual bud shapes.

The orchid bud of the Flying Duck is very similar to a bird that has spread its wings and is ready to take off.
The orchid has a Happy Alien, orange buds look like strange people with strange ears.
The bud of the Ballerina variety resembles a dancer with her hands up.

Extremely Unusual Orchid Flowers Happy Alien

Dope

It may seem unusual to grow dope at home in pots. However, it has a very exotic appearance. The leaves of the plant are of a beautiful dark green color, and the large pinkish-white buds are shaped like a curved bell.

A well-known fact! Datura contains alkaloids that have a hallucinogenic effect on the human body. Therefore, it is not recommended to put dope in places accessible to children and pets.

Datura flower close up

Passionflower

Passionflower is perhaps the most interesting of the exotic home flowers from the above list.

In the plant, the upper part of the leaf plate is colored green, and the lower one is gray. A curly smooth stem in natural conditions can grow up to 10 meters.

Large buds have a different color palette: from cream to purple shades. The shape of the flowers is a star, they are located on high pedicels.

Gusmania

Speaking of exotic, it is worth mentioning the tropical flower gusmania.

The plant is a "relative" of the pineapple and its flower has an external resemblance to this fruit. The bush has long xiphoid green leaves and inflorescences in the form of an ear, which are painted in white, purple, red shades. Gusmania begins to bloom only in the third year of life.

Note! Gusmania is not easy to grow in mid and northern latitudes, as the plant is very picky to care for. However, there are several varieties that are more adapted to the harsh climate: Rondo minor and Mix