The flower has round, dark green thick leaves. Indoor flowers catalog with photos and names

Almost all houseplants in our country came from distant countries. And each of them requires an individual approach. One needs the sun, while the other can die from its influence and prefers shade. Some people need abundant moisture, but there are those that need to be forgotten. And in order for the plant to please the grower with its appearance, you need to know the rules required for care. Consider a catalog of popular indoor flowers.

Indoor plant classification

All pets plants can be divided into 4 groups, each of which has its own characteristics and characteristics. Groups:

• decorative leaf. This group, if you follow all the rules for care, will be with flower growers for a long time. Their leaves are mostly green all year round. The only thing is that there are species that should be removed to cool rooms in winter.
• decorative blooming. Flowers of this group are referred to as centenarians. Their leaves do not die off after flowering, just, in some of their species, they become not so attractive. Among indoor plants of this species, some should be provided with coolness in winter, and some should be taken out into the garden for the summer.
• decorative flowering potted plants. These types are mainly used for a variety of floral arrangements. After they have lost their appearance, they are simply disposed of. But, if tubers of some species are left, then it is possible to use them next year. That is, plants of this group can be decorative and flowering for a short time.
• cacti. This is the most famous and popular species. Their stems are covered with spines and hairs. Sometimes found in cacti and ordinary leaves for us. Many of the cacti can bloom. They are long-livers and quite unpretentious.

Catalog of indoor flowers

Consider the names related to ornamental-deciduous, which are valued for their beautiful leaves, as well as ornamental-flowering, capable of boasting beautiful flowering.

Dracaena

It is a shrub that attracts with its exotic appearance. It has a rosette of leaves with straight stems that turn into a trunk over time. Depending on the species and age, it can reach three meters... The leaves of this home plant are juicy green and elongated. Dracaena with proper care in room conditions can last up to 15 years. Dracaena types:

• dracaena tree
• dracaena cinnabar
• dracaena deremenskaya
• dragon tree
• fragrant dracaena
• dracaena Godzef

Dracaena is an unpretentious shrub that will not cause huge trouble to the grower if you follow the following care rules:

1. dracaena is a light-loving plant, but it is necessary to protect it from direct sunlight.
2. moisture-loving, abundant watering is necessary. It should be carried out as soon as the top layer of the soil has dried approximately 2 cm.
3. before watering, it is advisable to loosen the soil.

Houseplants

Cypress

Refers to coniferous crops. Not picky about care, it will take root in a new place easily. He is very light-loving and is not afraid of the sun's rays. In insufficient light, cypress can die... It does not tolerate drafts and strong winds, but the room where it grows needs to be ventilated regularly.

The plant loves moisture, so it must be sprayed, and containers with water can also be placed next to the pot. Cypress need to water regularly, observing this every day to prevent the soil from drying out. In winter, you can water less often in order to prevent root rot.

Cypress in May - September needs fertilizing. It can be purchased from specialized stores.

Decorative flowering indoor plants are loved because of the exquisite flowers. They are also among themselves differ in appearance, in care requirements, in smell... Examples of decorative flowering: saintpaulias, acacia, anthurium and others.

Saintpaulias or Usambara violets

These indoor flowers are almost perfect, because they bloom almost all year round, mostly without taking up much space on the windowsill. Many colors of flowers, there are both gentle shades and bright flashy ones. In order for violets to bring joy with their flowering, they need to create the necessary conditions. Saintpaulia care rules:

The lower leaves and faded flowers are cut off. If in the spring saintpaulia gave a second outlet, then it must be cut off and put into water.

Anthurium

It has a shortened stem that can be aboveground or underground. Its leaves are green in color, reaching a length of 15 cm, and 7 cm wide, flowers come in a variety of colors. Anthurium care rules:

Spathiphyllum

It is a stemless houseplant with a short root. Views:

• cannoli spathiphyllum - differs from its other species in its wonderful flower aroma. Its leaves are juicy green. Blooms in spring and winter.
• spathiphyllum profusely blooming - can bloom throughout the year.
• willis spathiphyllum - perfect for growing indoors.
• Spathiphyllum is heliconielous - rather large, reaches a height of up to 1 m.

Spathiphyllum care rules:

Indoor plants, the photos and names of which you see below, belong to the decorative-flowering pot type. Difference from the previous type in the fact that such indoor flowers can only spend a short period of time in living quarters. If the plant begins to fade, then the days of this flower are already numbered.

Only some of their species can be saved. Therefore b most plants are thrown away, some retainby moving them cool, while others can be stored as bulbs until next planting.

The short life span of such cultures is the main drawback. These include flowers such as azalea, chrysanthemum, poinsettia, gloxinia.

Azalea

It is considered an evergreen, branchy, flowering dwarf plant. Types of indoor azaleas:

• indian azalea. The height of this evergreen shrub is up to 50 cm, its leaves are small, no more than 3.5 cm.
• japanese azalea reaches a height of 50 cm, it has white shiny leaves, which are smaller than those of the previous species.

Basic rules for caring for room azalea:

Cacti are a separate type of indoor crops that delight the grower with their unpretentiousness.

Mammillaria

A fairly large cactus with a dark green stem in the shape of a ball or cylinder. The main the difference from all other cacti is the presence of papillae from which needles appear... The roots are, as a rule, on the surface, only the root system in the center goes deeper. Types of Mammillaria cactus:

• Mamilaria shide is a miniature form, shaped like a ball with a diameter of 4 cm.
• Mammillaria large-nosed - this species is distinguished by its large size, up to 30 cm high.
• Mammillaria snow-white is also a rather large species.
• Mammillaria Teresa - this type of cactus has very large flowers, reaching 3 cm in diameter and, as a rule, they are purple in color.
• Mammillaria prickly is a medium-sized cactus, often not branched in the form of a cylinder.

Basic rules of care:

Lobivia

It's classic cactus with a stem in the form of a ball, cylinder... Her flowers are yellow, pink, white, red. Types of lobivia:

• lobivia bakeberg is a dwarf with a gray coloration of the stem. In diameter, it does not exceed 5 cm, the color of the flowers is cream.
• lobivia bolivia - a cylinder-shaped stem with a gray-green color. The height of this type of cactus reaches 10 cm.
• lobivia densispin - this cactus consists of a number of different types of stems, color of flowers, thorns. The main feature is their large size and bright coloration.
• lobivia zhazhoyana - this type of cactus is distinguished by its spherical stem, not exceeding 10 cm in diameter.

Basic rules for caring for indoor culture:

Having considered the types and names of the crops presented, the florist will independently be able to choose the most suitable one for himself. Because depending on their type, indoor flowers differ for home care requirements.

Climbing plants are successfully used to decorate homes and offices. The beauty of them is that they have excellent decorative properties, take up a large space, which makes it possible to successfully plant greenery in the premises. Climbing plants can be decorative deciduous or flowering.

Decorative deciduous

This type includes those plants that do not bloom, or have nondescript flowers that do not carry decorative value. The choice of these plants is wide enough, there are very interesting and unusual varieties.

Creeping ficus

Has graceful shoots, grows quickly. Its leaves are bright green, heart-shaped. A net pattern is visible on the surface of the leaf blade. It is easy to cope with leaving, the only thing that is required is high air humidity, under such conditions it will retain its decorative effect for a long time.

Care rules:

• Wet air.
• Enough light.
• Reproduction and transplantation in the spring.
• To form the crown - pruning and pinching.

Ficus can be used as an ampelous plant, it is suitable for decorating walls, florariums and flower slides.

Ivy

An unpretentious plant that thrives even in dry air. It decorates walls and windows, it is used to mask bare areas, as it gives dense growth. Ivy leaves are shiny, leathery. There are variegated varieties, but they are more picky about care. Refers to curly. Ivy is a little poisonous, so children and animals should not be allowed near it.

The care is as follows:

• Abundant and timely watering.
• Pruning shoots 1/3 of their length in autumn, which stimulates branching and density.
• Top dressing with fertilizer 2 times a month.

Chlorophytum

It has long, light green leaves and downward-flowing shoots, at the ends of which young plants develop. There are variegated specimens with white or yellow longitudinal stripes. He is unpretentious in care, loves bright rooms. It is better to place it on a stand or pots on the wall.

Care rules:

• Timely watering and spraying.
• Top dressing every 2 weeks.
• A bright place.

Tradescantia

A plant with thin shoots and oblong leaves. There are several varieties with monochromatic leaf blades and longitudinal white or yellow stripes. Growing fast. The flowers are inconspicuous, so only leaves create decorativeness. Variegated varieties are more photophilous.

Care rules:

• Timely abundant watering (less in winter than in summer), spraying.
• Top dressing with universal fertilizer.
• If the plant loses its appearance, it is renewed by planting several cuttings in one pot.
• For splendor, you can pinch the tops.

Philodendron

It has heart-shaped dark green shiny leaves from 10 cm long. Creeping shoots. To make the philodendron bush, pinch the tops. Sometimes confused with scene adaptus. For better growth and decorative appearance, the plant is tied to supports and directed along the wall. Philodendron is suitable for novice florists. It belongs to shade-tolerant climbing indoor plants, therefore it can grow in not very bright rooms.

Care rules:

• Normal watering, do not allow the soil to dry out too much, but care should be taken in winter.
• For best summer growth, apply universal fertilizers or for decorative leafy specimens.

Ceropegia Wood

This is an interesting plant with round variegated leaves. Its stems are long and thin, nodules are formed in the axils of the leaves, which contain a supply of moisture. The stems are beautifully intertwined with each other, you should not try to unravel them - they can break. To obtain density, it is better to plant several ceropegia shoots in one pot.

• For her, a lack of moisture is better than an excess, since the plant belongs to succulents.
• A bright room with bright sunlight is preferable.
• It is better to use a hanging planter so that the branches fall nicely and do not break.
• It grows well on a frame, with it you can make various shapes.

Rowley's godson

This plant belongs to succulents and has an unusual appearance. It has creeping shoots, and the leaves resemble balls up to 1 cm in diameter. It is a suitable plant for hanging planters. To increase decorativeness, a variety with white spots on the leaves was bred. With room content, the growth of the groundwort will not exceed 1 meter.

• Needs bright, but diffused lighting.
• In the summer they water abundantly, but at the same time it is impossible to fill the plant, otherwise the roots will begin to rot.
• Propagated by shoots, better in the warm season.
• No pruning is done, but sometimes you can pinch the tops to help the plant branch out better.

Cissus

The plant has a second name - "indoor birch". Climbing shoots have green leaves that resemble birch in shape. On the shoots, bent antennae are located, with the help of which the cissus clings to the support. Great for home, office or children's rooms. Cissus grows well in pots and on supports, creating a green wall. Refers to unpretentious climbing indoor plants.

• Regular and abundant watering.
• You can form a small bush by cutting off the top.
• You need to spray it periodically, and even better - wash it under a warm shower.
• Lighting is required diffused, in the bright sun the foliage fades.

Decorative flowering

Decorative climbing indoor plants are also flowering, which is suitable for decorating rooms.

Azarina

Initially, this plant belongs to the garden, but it is successfully grown at home. It has several varieties with bright tubular pink or purple flowers of various shades. Grows on supports. Refers to annual specimens, but with proper care it can live in a house for up to two years.

• Good lighting and a warm location is required.
• For intensive growth, a support is placed in the form of a lattice; this design will also emphasize the beauty of the plant.
• Loves moisture, in dry times requires abundant watering.
• Basically, asarin is propagated by seeds, but propagation by cuttings is also available, for which they are planted in wet sand or perlite.

Begonia ampelous

There are many varieties with simple and double flowers in white, yellow, red, pink. Begonia looks spectacular in hanging pots. It blooms throughout the summer season until autumn, which makes it a suitable plant for decorating rooms, balconies and verandas.

Care features:

• Requires a bright location, but the rays of the sun should not be direct, but scattered.
• Watering is uniform. Drought or excessive moisture is harmful.
• Thermophilic, the temperature should not fall below 15 degrees.

Bougainvillea

An unusual plant with branches covered with thorns. The decorative element is bright bracts of pink, yellow, purple, red shades, while the flowers themselves are yellow. Leaves are ovoid up to 12 cm, many varieties are pubescent, the plate is dense.

Growing and care:

• Thermophilic, requires a temperature above 22 degrees. It tolerates heat well. During the rest period, the temperature should be maintained at about 16 degrees.
• The maximum amount of light is required for good flowering in summer. Can tolerate shading in winter.
• Loves humidity, so it should be sprayed.
• Propagated by cuttings of 12-15 cm, the cut is treated with a rooting agent and immersed in light soil for two internodes.
• Pruning is used for shaping.

Kobei

Used for landscaping the garden, but grows well at home. This is an openwork liana with amazingly beautiful bell-type flowers. It is attached to the support with antennae, therefore, a lattice should be installed. When grown on a balcony, a beautiful and variegated flowering wall is obtained.

• Grown from seeds and tubers.
• For the dormant period, the tubers are harvested in a cool dry place.
• Constant attention is required: pruning, feeding and timely watering so that the plant retains its decorative appearance for as long as possible.

Gloriosa

The plant looks like an orchid. The leaves are lanceolate, shoots can reach 5 meters, but there are also dwarf forms. The flowers are bicolor of the original shape, located on long peduncles. The open bud resembles a flame. There are varieties with yellow, orange, red flowers. To give a beautiful appearance, it is grown on curly supports.

• Prefers moderate temperatures in summer, about 10 degrees in winter.
• Likes moderate lighting, it is better to put on western or eastern windows.
• It comes from the tropics, so it loves high air humidity, which can be provided by spraying and placing the pot in wet pebbles or expanded clay.
• Propagated by tubers, the seed method is also possible, but it is more laborious.

Jasmine

A plant with flexible shoots and dark green leathery leaves. Popular for growing at home and on verandas. The flowers are white, fragrant, bloom in the middle of winter, and flowering continues until the end of March. Grows up to 2 meters.

Care rules:

• Loves light, can grow on the south side of the house. However, at noon it is better to shade with a light curtain or blinds.
• Flowering occurs if, during the period of bud formation, the ambient temperature is within 15 degrees.
• Requires abundant watering, does not tolerate drying out of the soil, this leads to leaf fall.

Passionflower

Evergreen liana with very beautiful and unusual flowers of different shades. A feature of the flower is the cross-shaped stigmas. At home, the three-lane and blue varieties are most often grown.

• You need a bright light, the most suitable place is the south window.
• Passionflower needs increased air humidity.
• So that the vine does not occupy the entire space, it is cut in the spring.

Stefanotis

Plant with oval leathery dark green leaves. The flowers are funnel-shaped, white, cream, purple, located on the inflorescence. Finicky, it takes a lot of effort to make a beautiful specimen.

• Loves bright lighting, but it's better to shade at noon.
• The temperature in summer is not higher than 25 degrees, in winter - about 15 degrees.

At home, it is grown as a perennial plant. Liana blooms with blue flowers resembling gramophone, evenly spaced on a thin stem. For decorative purposes, they are tied to a support; a lattice is best for this.

• Install in a well-lit place.
• Watering is regular, without drying out the soil, otherwise the plant may die.
• Cool maintenance is required in winter.
• Propagated easily by seeds.

Campanula



In another way it is called "bell" or "bride and groom". The most common are white and lilac campanula. Looks great in hanging pots or on supports. Two types of plants are beautifully combined, white and blue, planted in one pot.

• They love fresh air, in summer they grow well on balconies and verandas.
• At the end of autumn, a dormant period begins, watering is reduced, the lashes are cut off.
• The plant is recommended to be renewed every 2-3 years.
• Propagated by dividing the bush.

Thunbergia



Fast-growing liana with heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are original - yellow with a black core. Grows best on supports for vertical landscaping. There are many varieties and varieties.

Care rules:

• A brightly lit room is preferable.
• In order for the plant to bloom more abundantly, the flowers are removed before seed formation.
• You can propagate by cuttings and seeds.

Of course, there are many more types of climbing indoor plants. Among them there are rare and difficult to care for, so there is always an opportunity to replenish the collection and at the same time expand and deepen knowledge of floriculture.

Fatty or Crassula (Crassulo) belongs to the genus succulent, the Fat family. More than 350 species of fat women grow in Madagascar, southern Arabia and South Africa. Many of them are known as indoor flowers, while others can only be found in natural conditions or greenhouses.

Common indoor varieties of fat women can be divided into tree-like, creeping and columnar types. Some of them bloom infrequently and in adulthood, while others delight with their flowering annually.

Decorative flowering fat women

This type of fat women blooms annually.

Frequently encountered:

C. falcata Wendl

It has large, about 20 centimeters in diameter, umbrella-shaped inflorescences with red flowers. They form on the top of the fleshy stems. The plant grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves are fleshy, thick, crescent-shaped, blunt tips. The leaves grow together and clasp the stem. They grow at right angles to the stem. The bastard blooms every year, in July and August.

C. schmidtii

It grows up to 10 centimeters in height. It blooms with dark red flowers, annually and for quite a long time.

C. justi-corderoyi

It is similar to Schmidt's fatty, but has different leaves. They are flattened from above, rounded from below, ciliate edges.

C. perfoliata

This profusely blooming, tall flower grows up to 1 meter. It has pointed leaves, triangular-lanceolate. The length is about 10-15 centimeters. Flowers are red or white, gathered in an umbrella. Flowering occurs in summer.

C. coccinea or Rochea

This dwarf species forms into a short, compact bush. The plant blooms with red flowers.

C. Arborescens

These fat women are popularly called money trees. This group of flowers is notable for its beautiful appearance and unpretentious care.

The leaves are rounded, bluish in color. The lower part of the leaf is reddish. The edges are bordered with a red stripe.

They grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The length of the foliage reaches 7 centimeters, the width is 4.5-5 centimeters. The flower is similar to the Ovate fatty, but less common. The flower needs good lighting and moderate watering.

This tall tree-like flower has bluish leaves, large up to 7 centimeters, with a red border and dark dots. The plant reaches a height of 1.5 meters.

The varieties of the tree-like fatty include:

Blue bird variety

It is distinguished by large, wavy, curly leaves. From this species, the Blue Bird variety can be distinguished.

C. arborescens undulatifolia

This cultivator has flattened, narrow (up to 3 centimeters), silvery blue leaves, with red ends. There are also varieties with snow-white stripes on the leaves and a red border around the edge.

The variegated form (C. Arborescens undulatifolia f. Variegata) has similar characteristics.

The most popular tree fat women

C. Ovata

It belongs to the shade-tolerant succulents. The flower can withstand a drop in temperature of up to 10 degrees and short-term weak frosts. This plant has quite a few varieties and varieties. They differ in shape, size and color of foliage.

The bush grows up to a meter in height. The stem stiffens and turns brown with age, branches abundantly. Leaves are glossy, thick, numerous, oval or wedge-shaped.

The leaves are covered with light specks. The leaf is 5 centimeters long and up to 2.5 centimeters wide. Green above, light red below. Some varieties have a red border around the edge of the leaf. White-pink, star-shaped small flowers appear in autumn and winter.

The surface of the leaves in one of the varieties of this bastard can be covered with light dots. For these qualities it is called silvery (C. Argentea).

C. portulacea

She belongs to the variety of Crassula Ovata. The flower forms white aerial roots on the tree trunk and stems. They darken over time. The flowering of the plant occurs in adulthood, it happens quite rarely. Small flowers of white or pink color are collected in a panicle.

This unpretentious plant loves good lighting and moderate watering. The bloom of the bastard depends on the amount of light falling on the flower. With a lack of light, the decorative effect of the flower is lost.

Common varieties:

C. Gollum

In the variety, the leaves are completely wrapped in a tube, the ends are expanded in the form of a funnel.

C. Hobbit

Leaves from beginning to middle turned outward and accrete. The color of the foliage of both varieties can be both green and variegated.

The size of the bushes and the growth patterns of the varieties Gollum and Hobbit are similar. Fat women of these varieties have high decorative qualities.

Compact (Crosby's Compact)

Crosby's Compact

It is a slowly growing plant with elongated small foliage. The leaf is 1.5 centimeters long and 1 centimeter wide. The color is dark green, the edges of the leaf have a red border. The young stem is green, fleshy; with age, it stiffens.

C. ovate Minor

This is a rather moody, slow-growing, compact form of fat women. Indoor varieties, in comparison with the natural species, have a smaller bush size. Leaves are reddish in color. The length reaches 1.5 centimeters, the width is 1 centimeter.

C. Ovata cv. Hummel's Sunset

This cultivator has leaves decorated with white and yellow stripes and a red border.
So that the leaves do not lose their decorative effect, the flower needs intense lighting. With a lack of light, the leaves turn green.

C. Ovata var. Oblique

It is not a very common form of this species. The leaves are large, the sides are slightly bent downward, the tip is raised, pointed.

Famous variegated varieties of Obliqua fatty woman:

C. ovata var. Oblique cv. Solana

It has asymmetrical yellow stripes on the foliage. The amount is different on each shoot. Some plants have no discolored areas at all. These green shoots must be removed, otherwise the plant will eventually lose its variegation. You also need to pinch the buds growing between the pairs of leaves. In their place, 3 buds appear, and the plant begins to branch intensively. Pinching is carried out over 3 paired leaves.

C. Ovata var. Oblique cv. Tricolor

It has white stripes on the leaf and a red border around it. Clear arrangement, the number of stripes on the sheet is missing. Young green shoots must be removed, otherwise the plant has decorative qualities.

Creeping, ground cover, lymphatic fat women

These fat women have slender and lodging stems. Plants grow rapidly in different directions.

This group of species includes:

C. Muscosa or C. Lycopodioides

It is a small, neat flower, about 20-25 centimeters high. The shrub has fleshy, tetrahedral, creeping shoots with slightly raised tops. The leaves are thin, small, fleshy, scaly, folded in 4 rows in the form of tiles. They adjoin closely to each other and to the stem, outwardly similar to a plow, hence the name. The plant blooms with inconspicuous yellow flowers.

Leaving is simple. A little shade during cultivation does not harm. In bright light, the scales on the leaves turn reddish. The flower has several varieties. They differ in the shape of the bush and leaves.

C. Pseudolycopodioides

It has curved stems. The leaves, in comparison with the previous bastard, are less pressed to the stem and are not located so often. Under indoor conditions, there are silvery, variegated and yellow-leaved cultivars.

C. Tetralix

It is a creeping species. It is similar in structure to the False Clown. Leaves are dense, fleshy, rounded in diameter, subulate. The length reaches 4 centimeters, the thickness is 0.4 - centimeters.

C. Picturata

A flower with lodging, branched stems and unusually colored foliage. They are 1.5 centimeters long and 0.8 centimeters wide. Leaves are green in color, covered with many dots. Red from above, from the inside of the leaf - purple-red, the edges have thin transparent cilia. The bastard blooms annually. The flowers are pink in color.

C. Cupera Regel

It is similar to the Spot Crassula, but is smaller in size. Flowering is annual. Flowers are pale beige in color.

Columnar fat women

This group has a non-standard structure, compact size and curvaceous shape. The foliage is opposite, thick and accrete at the base, covering the stem.

C. Perforate

It is a liana-like low plant with a slightly branched rigid stem and rhomboid leaves growing in pairs. The length of the leaves reaches 2 centimeters.
Leaf pairs are arranged crosswise. The leaves are bluish-green, have a bluish bloom, the edges are bordered by a red cartilaginous stripe. Dark blotches are scattered on the leaves, thorn-like growths grow on the edges.

Barrel length - 20 centimeters, column diameter - 3 centimeters. Variety forms have a green trunk, young foliage is covered with yellow stripes on the edge and in the center.

C. Rupestris

This is a fairly tall Crassula. It has straight fleshy or creeping branchy shoots, 50-60 centimeters long. The foliage is smooth, thick, round in shape, the tip is pointed. Length 1-2.5 millimeters, up to 2 millimeters wide. The color is bluish-green with a reddish bloom and purple-red stripes on top of the leaf. The leaves grow in pairs.

C. socialis

It is a short succulent with branched, sparse stems. Columnar rosettes with small leaves, up to 0.5 centimeters, grow on them. They are bluish-green, flattened, smooth, rounded, with ciliate edges. The plant grows rapidly and forms compacted cushions.

C. hemispherica

It is a solitary, sometimes branching plant. Forms a rosette of curved leaves.

C. deceptor

It is a low (up to 10 centimeters) bush with short, tetrahedral, very thick (1.5 centimeters) leaves. They are densely set on stems. The leaves are greenish-gray in color, densely covered with silvery blotches. This plant is demanding to care for and only grows in warm conditions and loose soil.

Money tree (fat woman): video

All types of fat women are beautiful in their own way and decorate any home. Plants, regardless of the variety, add coziness and make the premises more comfortable.

A novice florist needs an unpretentious plant that will take root well in any conditions. Representatives of the bastard family have such qualities. Even children can take care of them. The main advantage of these types of indoor flowers is thick, fleshy leaves of various shapes and colors.

Description of popular species

The family includes over 30 genera and 1500 different succulent forms. Many of them come from warm countries with arid climates such as Africa, America. Plants survive due to the ability to accumulate moisture in stems and leaves and are found in climates where others will not survive. In addition, the surface of the sheet plate has a thick layer of wax that retains water inside, due to this, a special blue-gray tint appears.

Another feature of the family is the ability to capture carbon dioxide, this happens at night. This metabolism occurs in this way: to save moisture, the stomata on the leaves open only at night. Subsequently, carbon dioxide is converted into malic acid and processed into sugars. At the same time, almost all moisture is retained.

There are shrubs up to 4 meters high, herbaceous creeping plants. At home, the plant will rarely bloom and not everyone. The shape of the leaves and bush does not characterize belonging to the Crassulaceae family, the plant unites the ability to survive without moisture by accumulating it inside.

The folk version is the most popular type of bastards, its scientific name is Crassula. Numerous oval leaves on thick trunks fit perfectly into any interior. In just a few years, the bush reaches a meter in height. Plant care is very simple:

• the required temperature in summer is 20-25 degrees, and in winter about 15 degrees, in the warm season you can take it out into the open air;
• good lighting - south and southeast windows will do;
• soil is required neutral for succulents.

This fleshy-leaved houseplant is credited with magical properties to attract money and bring good luck to your home. However, the chemical composition is quite dangerous - the leaves are poisonouscontain arsenic and many flavonoids. But this does not prevent the use of Crassula in folk medicine for the treatment of skin diseases, kidneys, stomach, intestines, hemorrhoids.

Exotic aeoniums

Rosettes of green leaves gather into fantastic flowers that attract gardeners with their uniqueness. There are both small species from 10 centimeters, and large specimens growing up to 1 meter. Eonium is a long-lived plant and its appearance will delight more than one decade. A patterned rosette of leaves forms at the end of the stem. The shade of the latter can vary from silvery, green, pink and reddish brown, and can be transitional.

The flower needs bright sunlight, even in partial shade the variegated color will begin to fade. However, hot temperatures are bad for the health of the bush. The optimal temperature regime is from 20 to 25 degrees, the aeonium loves fresh air - you can take it out to the balcony if night temperatures rise above 10 degrees. Watering is necessary in moderation and is carried out along the edge of the pot. The accumulation of moisture in the center leads to fungal infections and rotting.

Stone rose

Most often, rejuvenated is found in flower beds, but this flower with thick fleshy leaves develops well at home. There are more than 50 types of such a plant for growing in a pot. Translated from Greek, the name means "forever alive".

Stone rose tolerates a lack of moisture and heat, loves sunlight and light sandy soils. For planting in a pot, it should be filled with drainage by a third. It is possible to stimulate the formation of daughter outlets only in good lighting conditions, therefore, fluorescent lamps should be added if necessary.

Mexican echeveria

This unusually beautiful flower was named after the artist who created the illustrations for the book about the flora of Mexico. The genus has more than 20 varieties. The fleshy leaves are collected in a tight rosette. Echeveria is often mistaken for a stone rose. Their main difference is frost resistance, the young is able to withstand severe frosts up to 30 degrees, while the Mexican rose is thermophilic and survives only at home.

Leaf plates can be flat, cylindrical, edged or waxed. This structure makes it possible for the plant to survive under the most unfavorable conditions, such as cold, heat and sudden changes in temperature. The stem is mostly shortened, so it visually gives the impression that it is absent. This fat plant is one of the few that blooms. On long inflorescences up to 50 cm in height, there are flowers resembling bells. The color palette is bright and rich - red, orange, yellow and light green tones prevail.

A flower needs a flat, well-drained pot and light cactus soil to grow. You can check whether the soil is suitable in a simple way: you need to pick up a handful of earth and squeeze, if the soil is gathered in a lump, then it is too dense.

Love tree

The second popular name for a succulent plant is the tree of happiness. It is often given to newlyweds as it is believed to bring love and comfort. Under natural conditions, it grows in cracks in rocks and gorges of the Azores and Canary Islands. A distinctive feature is the shape of a leaf plate in the shape of a heart, which is what gave him such a name. They have a rich varied color (green, burgundy, gray), dense fleshy structure and are covered with short white hair. The stems are able to branch strongly without pinching, which makes it even easier to care for it.

This species is capable of blooming indoors. This happens in April-May. The flowers look like stars, collected in small inflorescences in the form of a panicle. The colors are white, yellow, red. After the end of flowering, the peduncle must be removed.

Healing Kalanchoe

An interesting legend is associated with this flower about a sick sailor who was left to die on the island from a tropical disease. However, he survived, according to his stories - he was saved by the leaves of a wonderful plant, which he chewed. The homeland of the Kalanchoe is Madagascar, and the translation from the local dialect literally means "health".

Plant height varies from 20 to 50 cm, depending on the species. Fabulously beautiful flowers have earned a special place on the windowsill of every self-respecting florist. This species will perfectly take root both in bright light and in partial shade. Kalanchoe is not demanding on fertilizers and frequent transplants, it can do without watering for a long time. It tolerates heat well, and in winter a cool air temperature of 12 to 16 degrees Celsius will suit it. Only during the appearance of buds and flowering should the watering and illumination be increased. And in the summer, you need to pinch the tops so that side shoots form.

Indoor Bryophyllum

Until recently, this domestic flower with thick leaves belonged to the Kalanchoe genus. Modern scientists have identified it as an independent variety of bastards. In potting conditions, the powerful stem reaches 1.5 meters in height, and in the wild, you can find specimens up to 10 meters.

It has large leaves with a carved edge. There are both monophonic and variegated species. Differs in simplicity of reproduction, for which it received the name viviparous. At the edges of the leaf plate, buds are formed, which are let down by aerial roots, and after falling into wet soil, they instantly take root.

Bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties, help of the juice for purulent wounds and colds made the plant a welcome guest in the apartment.

Squeaky grass and its features

Sedum, or sedum, combines more than 600 different plants, is the tallest representative of the bastard family. Natural habitat - Mexico, Alaska, China and Japan. It can be both annual and perennial. Another name is "rabbit cabbage".

The sedum has stems that grow up to 20 cm, and in garden varieties it reaches 80 cm in height. Its leaves are round and cylindrical, have a blue and red tint. Small flowers are collected in inflorescences and can bloom all year round. Sedum will grow in any soil that allows water to pass through well. Good lighting is very important to him, in darkened rooms it stretches out and loses its decorative effect.

Its medicinal properties are very diverse and are used in the treatment of many diseases, but it is most valued as a panacea for malaria and as a means of strengthening the skeleton.

In the wild, the plant absorbs the main moisture from precipitation that settles on the foliage after temperature changes. Therefore, many species need periodic spraying or wiping with a damp cloth of greenery. In this case, the water temperature should be warmer than the air and be 30-40 degrees. The main condition when choosing a soil is that the soil should be loose and with a slightly acidic or neutral reaction. The standard substrate for cactus consists of the following components:

• leaf and sod land in equal parts;
• peat;
• humus.

In the winter season, fat houseplants need to be provided with rest. To do this, the pot must be moved to a room with an air temperature of about 10-12 degrees and watering must be reduced. And in the spring, at the first signs of growth, increase the moisture and moisture of the soil. It is necessary to feed succulents with fertilizers containing a maximum of minerals and a minimum of nitrogen and organic matter.

Reproduction of bastards

The cuttings of the culture take root without problems, even if they accidentally break off and fall on the soil, the shoot is able to take root. For pruning, apical shoots about 10 cm long are needed. In the spring, the process is best carried out; for this, the trimmed parts are slightly dried and rooted in wet sand or peat. Transplant young trees into separate containers and pinch the top.

The seeds of plants are small, they are germinated under a film with daily spraying. Freshly harvested seeds germinate after a few weeks. Before transplanting into a permanent flowerpot, it is necessary to dive the seedlings twice.

Possible flower diseases

Indoor plants with thick leaves are unpretentious to care for and resistant to diseases and pests. Crassula most often suffers from poor conditions. The symptoms of the disease are soft leaves, their yellowing and falling off. And the reasons may be as follows:

Moreover, there is a peculiarity a fat woman can shed foliage every few years is a natural renewal process and is not a disease. It is popularly believed that a healthy and beautiful tree will bring financial well-being and joy to the house, and if the fat woman disappears, then its owner has health problems.

Houseplants not only delight the eyes of their owners, but can also be beneficial. For example, collecting dust, refreshing and even purifying the air. Flowers with large leaves are especially famous for these abilities. We will talk about them today.

Monstera photo

Monstera is a beautiful evergreen plant related to lianas. This is one of the most common indoor plants. Young leaves are whole, with age - perforated, and then completely cut. Monsters are common in Central and South America. The gigantic size of the plant and its bizarre appearance served as the basis for the name of the entire genus (from monstrum - monster, and, perhaps, "bizarre").

Monsters are evergreens, lianas, shrubs with climbing thick stems, often drooping aerial roots. The leaves are large, leathery. The petiole is long, at the base it is vaginal. The inflorescence is an ear, thick, cylindrical. Flowers at the base of the ear are sterile, above - bisexual. In general, monsters are unpretentious, they are quite easy to grow, and maybe that's why these evergreen tropical vines with beautifully dissected dark green leathery leaves with cuts and holes of various shapes are among the most common indoor plants. You just need to take into account that even in indoor conditions, these plants stretch for several meters, so it is better to grow them in cool and spacious offices, foyers and halls. Can be used for shading (like climbing plants) and for trellises.

Monsters thrive in heated conservatories. The plant contributes to the ionization of the indoor air.

Aglaonema photo

The Aglaonema plant is a member of the aroid family. This genus unites about 20-50 species. The plant in natural conditions is found in the rain forests of the tropical part of New Guinea, the Malay Archipelago, as well as in Southeast Asia along the river banks in the lower strip of forests and plains.

Aglaonema is an evergreen herb. The stem is short and straight, rather fleshy. There are species in which the trunk begins to branch at the base. The stem is present only in adult plants, while its formation occurs due to the flying around of the lower leaf plates. The color of the foliage directly depends on the type and variety of the plant. The form of dense leathery to the touch leaf plates ovoid or lanceolate. They are attached to the trunk with stalks, which can be long or short. The edge of the leaves is solid, while the plate is patterned, and on its front surface there is a depressed midrib, while on the seamy side it is convex. At the top of the plant, from the axils of the leaves grow from 1 to 3 ears, which have a greenish-white blanket, they are the inflorescences of the aglaonema. Depending on the type of plant, the cobs are divided into 2 types:

• thick clavate - reach 10 mm in diameter, and their length is 40 mm;
• thin cylindrical - their length is about 60 mm, and in diameter they reach 5 mm.

The fruit is a juicy berry, inside of which there is 1 seed, which has a rich orange or white color. The berries ripen after 6–8 months.

Anthurium photo

Indoor plants not only decorate the interior of a room, but also help people living in it in some life situations. The anthurium flower also belongs to such strong amulets. It has a shortened stem that can be aboveground or underground. Its leaves are green in color, reaching a length of 15 cm and a width of 7 cm, flowers come in a variety of colors. Anthurium care rules:

• protect from drafts.
• keep an indoor flower at a temperature of 18–20 0С. In winter, it is imperative to isolate it from heating devices.
• the window, as a rule, suits him an oriental one with bright diffused light.
• with a lack of light, the plant must be illuminated with fluorescent lamps. If this is not done, then the leaves become shallow and the color of the flowers fades.
• regular watering as the upper soil slightly dries out, but it must be borne in mind that the soil does not dry out.
• the plant loves moisture, so it is advisable to spray it with water 2 times a day and ventilate the room where the anthurium stands.

Signs and superstitions about this plant are mostly related to its visual identity. The anthurium inflorescence is an ear surrounded by a dense bright blanket. The color scheme of the skirt is very diverse - from white to dark purple tones, very often there are two-tone types and are painted by passing one color to another. But the most common color of a flower cover is red, yellow or orange.

Dieffenbachia photo

Many housewives love to decorate an apartment with flowers. Some people like tall palms and plants with large, fleshy leaves. Others enjoy the unusual bloom. But everyone seeks to acquire a plant that will complement the interior, making it cozy. For example, many people like dieffenbachia. At home, the plant rarely reaches a height of 2 meters. At the same time, in nature (in tropical forests), specimens are often found where only leaves grow up to 50 cm.Depending on the external color and size, different types of plants are distinguished. The most common are spotted and mixed dieffenbachia. It is from them that numerous varieties of this beautiful home flower originated.

Each of us must have furniture in the apartment. Did you know that formaldehyde and other harmful substances that release toxins into the air are used in the manufacture of tables, chairs, cabinets and beds? Dieffenbachia perfectly absorbs them, releasing oxygen. The plant also cleans the air from xylene and toluene, absorbs harmful vapors that are released when working with household chemicals. It is not surprising that this home flower is recommended to grow to all those who live near large industrial enterprises, highways, in metropolitan areas.

It is believed that the plant shows special gratitude to the mistresses caring for it. Dieffenbachia gives precious energy, thereby improving the well-being and appearance of a woman. The plant is best placed in an office or study, in rooms where negotiations take place. But placing flowers in the bedroom and children's room is not recommended. Those flower growers who claim that the plant is poisonous are not mistaken either. But in fact, everything is not so scary, since the harmful substances that burn the skin are in the dieffenbachia juice, which is released when the stem is broken or the leaf breaks. It contains alkaloids that can cause swelling or irritation. Moreover, the reaction does not always appear immediately after contact with the skin. Since the plant reproduces by stem and apical cuttings, it must be broken during transplantation. It is enough to wear household rubber gloves and wash your hands with regular soap after work. This will eliminate possible problems.

Abutilon photo

The ornamental shrub abutilon is very popular among gardeners because of its abundant, bright, almost year-round flowering, as well as rapid growth and unpretentious disposition. Abutilone has many other names. Due to the similarity of the shape of the leaves resembling maple leaves, the plant is called indoor maple; due to the lowered bright flowers, reminiscent of the street lamps of the Middle Kingdom, they are called Chinese lanterns. Since coarse plant fiber is obtained from the shoots of the plant for the manufacture of burlap, ropes, ropes and plaited products, it is often called a cable car. But the name Indian mallow most accurately determines the nature of the plant, due to the close relationship of abutilon with mallow and hibiscus, belonging to the same family.

Indoor maple has many varieties of shapes, varieties, hybrids, but the most popular among them is the Bella abutilon hybrid, whose miniature size and large flowers will easily fit into any interior, decorate the garden, and serve as an excellent background for flower beds. In most countries, the cable car is grown as an agricultural crop, but about 10 species are cultivated as ornamental.

Leaves 10 - 20 cm in length, monochromatic green, or green with white blotches, are arranged alternately on long cuttings. The shape of the leaf plate of decorative species can be with graceful corrugated edges, three or five lobed, elongated-oval, ovoid. Thanks to the wide leaves, the plant actively evaporates moisture, which in turn allows increasing the humidity in dry rooms.

Stems are branching, flexible, purple-brown, bristly, at home they stretch 1.5 - 3 m in height. A heat-loving plant, for wintering it needs to provide good shelter or even move it to a warm room. Perennial species with good care can live up to 5 years. In the middle lane, in most cases, the cable car is grown in closed conservatories, greenhouses, portable containers.