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7 Most Difficult Plants to Grow

19th Jul 19 8:00 am | Katie Middleton

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That’s right, we’ve put a pin in garden sheds (just for today) and are bringing you some plant knowledge!

There are several ornamental plants and even some common vegetables we would love to have in our gardens. But after a few days, we begin to realise that some plants are not always easy to grow, which is why you are unlikely to see them in many yards.

To help loop you in, our garden experts came up with a list of flowers, vegetables, and plants — that even green-fingered Brits have a hard time growing and keeping alive. These are the types of plants where greenhouses may be the way to go, thanks to the heat regulation and weather protection they provide.

Some of them are the common vegetables we serve on our dinner plates, such as celery and onions. They might look like an easy job in the garden as they are in the kitchen, but you’ll be surprised to know that they’re not.

The 7 Most Difficult Plants to Grow in your Home Garden

There are a number of flowers and vegetables that either look or taste great, but when it comes to growing them your own, it seems near enough impossible. Some may germinate and sprout quite easily but trying to keep them alive for some time or until harvest is a complicated task.


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Unlike some easy to grow plants, you need to do thorough research on exactly what each of these plants requires – from specific soil types to particular kinds of water. And unless you are willing to the legwork, you better leave these hard-to-grow plants to the experts.

1. Orchids

You may be wondering why orchids are on the list, mainly because they are one of the most popular houseplants. Despite this, orchids are seriously fragile.

Orchids need to sit in a room with temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. They are big fans of the full morning sun but prefer shade for the rest of the day.

An indication that the plant is getting enough sun is if the leaves are light green. If they are too dark, it means that the orchids aren’t getting enough sun.

Also, when watering them, gardeners need to allow the soil to dry completely between watering, plus orchids require feeding once a month. Talk about needy!

2. Cauliflower

Cauliflowers may look like an easy target if you want to start a vegetable patch in your yard, but they require a long growing season. They can also be a tricky veggie to grow since they don’t like the weather to be too hot or too cold.

In fact, they are time and weather-sensitive too. Cauliflower seeds should be planted early enough to have them mature by the time the summer’s hot temperature starts, but late enough not to reach a too cold season.

They also need to be blanched and have their stalks bent. This process will make the outer leaves come up and over the top of the head, covering the vegetable. These leaves must then be tied and kept this way until the veggie’s head has matured.

3. Venus Flytrap

The Venus Flytrap has very sensitive roots. They are so sophisticated that you should only hydrate them with distilled water or rainwater.

This unusual plant also needs to have proper drainage and special soil. Regular potting soil will kill a Venus Flytrap plant. Therefore, most people use sphagnum moss with an equal amount of sand.

Remember, Flytraps are carnivorous plants. They love to get a lot of sunlight. And if you choose to let them sit indoors, make sure to feed them insects such as mealworms or crickets!

4. Celery

We all want our celery stalks to be crunchy and delightful, but not every one of us can master growing them this way. The crispy and yummy combination in celeries requires a lot of moisture.

It means that celery should only be planted in a soil mixture that can hold water well. It also requires a long growing season of 120-180 days from seed to harvest, in a temperature that’s cold enough.

5. Onions

Onions are in almost every meal we eat, making us cry when we slice them and also cry when we try to grow them! This bulb is hard to plant since it’s particularly sensitive to the amount of daylight it receives.

When trying to plant an onion, it’s crucial to understand where yo plant them best. There are onion varieties that require shorter days in a country (12 hours average) while there are some that might need up to 16 hours of daylight!

6. Wasabi

Popularly known as one of the hardest plants to grow in the world, wasabi is prone to diseases when planted on a large scale. This plant can also take over a year to reach its maturity.

Wasabi plants don’t grow in an extremely humid area or under the wrong nutrient composition — these situations can, in fact, wipe out an entire crop. They also need lots and lots of water, but cannot be submerged just like water lilies.

7. Melons

A lot of gardeners don’t even begin planting melons because they grow on the sprawling, space-hogging vines. Even if you successfully have them crawl on your garden, you can’t make sure they turn out to be flavourful.

For the most chance of growing good fruits, melon soil should be kept mulched and watered to prevent stressing the plants. Plus, extreme temperature swings are not recommended when growing good melons.

Conclusion

Gardening is an activity that comes with a lot of health benefits, but you have to make sure not to come across some plants which will stress you out more than calm your nerves!

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20 Hardest Plants to Grow — Best For Experts!

Houseplants are often easier to grow, but some are the toughest to keep alive and healthy.

In this article, I am going to list and talk about the 20 Hardest Plants to Grow.

Some plants are more sensitive to temperature, environment, and dust. They need high care and appropriate soil, sunlight, and water to grow.

Cullen Dixon from the University of Ohio wrote a great article about the most important aspect of plant care which is watering. Specific watering needs often qualify a plant for the hardest plants to grow list.

A great tip is to take some soil off the top of the soil and press it really hard in your fist.

If no water comes out of the fist, it is time to water. If not, don’t water. Overwatering is the main cause of plant death, believe it or not.

If you are enthusiastic about houseplants and can go to any extent for the care and growth of your plants, then these hardest plants to grow are for you.

They are often worth the care. But if you are a busy person and need houseplants that need minimum care, then these are not for you.

 

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20 Hardest Plants to Grow

Here we have combined a list of the 20 hardest plants to grow.

Check and see which one is for you and which one to avoid.

  1. Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)
  2. Calathea (Calathea spp.)
  3. Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa)
  4. Croton
  5. Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)
  6. Orchid (Orchidaceae)
  7. Tradescantia
  8. Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia spp.)
  9. Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina)
  10. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
  11. Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree
  12. Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina)
  13. Rose (Rosa spp.)
  14. Bird’s Nest Fern
  15. Banana Plant (Musa acuminata)
  16. Stromanthe (Stromanthe spp.)
  17. Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)
  18. Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
  19. Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)
  20. Air Plant (Tillandsia spp. )

 

20 Hardest Plants to Grow

Let us briefly review these plants one by one:

 

Hardest Plants to Grow

 

Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)

Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis) blooms only once, aside from it’s also hard to grow

Moth Orchids, also known as Phalaenopsis, are not easy to grow and are usually short-lived.

They take time in blooming and often bloom only once if kept as a houseplant. It needs a lot of extra effort to get the 2nd and 3rd rounds of flowers from a Moth Orchid plant.

Moreover, its water intake may differ from time to time. Sometimes it needs more water than on regular days, especially while the plant is not blooming.

 

Calathea (Calathea spp.)

Since the Calathea (Calathea spp.) is a tropical plant, it needs special care for it to thrive, making it hard to grow

Calathea or Calathea spp. is one of the plants that are toughest to grow. It’s not easy to keep as a houseplant due to it being a tropical plant.

It needs certain special conditions to grow. Moreover, you have to be extra cautious about watering it.

Excess or too little water can ruin the plant. Also, it cannot stand high sodium, so the water must be at a lower pH level.

Besides its special care as a houseplant, Calathea is prone to developing diseases. Its roots can rot easily, and it can die in no time.

It is not an ideal houseplant, but it is usually kept indoors due to its low light requirements.

 

Zebra Plant (Aphelandra Squarrosa)

Despite being known for its big striped leaves, Zebra Plant (Aphelandra Squarrosa) is hard to grow

Zebra plants, also known as Aphelandra Squarrosa, are known for their big stripped leaves.

It is also popular among plant enthusiasts, and people love keeping them at home. But in most cases, these plants hardly survive as houseplants.

The reason is their temperature sensitivity. The Zebra plant needs indirect light and must be kept at 21 degrees Centigrade.

A little too high or too low temperature can damage this plant.

Moreover, Zebra plants also need high humidity. It cannot survive in dry soil.

If you fail to maintain the high humidity level of the soil, you will lose it.

 

Croton

Croton is one of the plants that’s good as decor for homes and offices but is hard to grow

Croton is another tropical plant often used as a houseplant. It is beautiful, and its colored leaves are a charm to have around in your home or workplace.

But like other tropical plants, Croton is not easy to grow and care for. It is sensitive to water.

It can weaken with a little too much or too less water. Moreover, it cannot stand high sodium, and you often need to re-pot it to keep them healthy.

The biggest problem of Croton is the environment. It cannot stand repositioning, and you have to witness some of its beautiful leaves going pale every time you change its place.

It is pretty sensitive and needs a nurturing caregiver to flourish.

 

Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)

Aside from being hard to grow, Azalea (Rhododendron spp.) is also harmful to pets and children

Azalea is a type of Rhododendron and is poisonous for pets and children. They are not for homes with pets and kids around.

Moreover, this plant is prone to diseases and usually does not survive longer.

Azalea plants also need special requirements to grow. You must keep them in a cool place and maintain the temperature around 18 degrees Centigrade.

It also requires humid and acidic soil and can die in a dry atmosphere.

To maintain the high acidity level of the soil, it is suggested to add vinegar while watering the plant. 

 

Orchid (Orchidaceae)

Despite its beautiful flowers, Orchid (Orchidaceae) is a hard-to-maintain plant

Orchids are one of the most beautiful flowering plants and one of the hardest to maintain.

Usually, they do not need much water, and watering them once a week is enough.

But they can die of dry soil too. Hence, you need to be cautious about it.

Moreover, Orchids are heat sensitive. They require direct sunlight to grow but can die of excessive heat too.

All in all, it is not easy to maintain orchid plants, especially indoors or as houseplants.

 

Tradescantia

Despite its stunning variegated leaves, Tradescantia is one of the plants that is hard to grow due to watering cautions

Tradescantia is an all-leaves plant, and there are many varieties of it.

Some have spectacular purple leaves, while others are praised for their soft velvety texture.

Most Tradescantia plants are preferred as houseplants, but they need some extra caution for watering.

This plant needs humid soil to grow, and you must water it often.

Besides watering caution, this plant does not cause much problem to its caregiver and can survive longer.

If you can water your plants every day, then Tradescantia should not be a problem to keep.

 

Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia spp.)

Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia spp.) requires lots of water for it to thrive

Elephant’s ear, as the name suggests is a plant with large leaves like the ears of elephants. Elephant’s ear also needs plenty of water to survive.

And it can die quickly in dry soil. Also, it is not a good option for hot and dry places.

Moreover, you need to handle this plant with care as its leaves are pretty big and can easily break with a harsh touch.

 

Wandering Jew (Tradescantia Zebrina)

The leaves of the Wandering Jew (Tradescantia Zebrina) need to be pinched for it to look beautiful

Wandering Jew is a beautiful plant and has a mix of purple and green shaded leaves. It is one of the most wanted indoor plants and usually survives easily.

It does not have any particular water or light problem. But the only problem is with its leaves.

You must pinch back every leaf of Wandering Jew to make it look beautiful, and it is not easy.

Moreover, this plant cannot survive frost, so you must keep them indoors with extra care in winters.

 

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

One thing that makes Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) hard to grow is that it requires high humidity; if not, fungus will grow

Boston Fern, also known as Nephrolepis Exaltata, is another plant that people love to keep as a houseplant.

But it is among the hardest plants to grow, especially as houseplants.

This plant needs a humid atmosphere to grow. It is prone to fungus as well.

It is recommended to maintain the temperature between 18 to 23 degrees at day time and 13 to 18 degrees at night time.

This means you must have a temperature and humidity regulator to grow Boston Fern at home. This isn’t possible in most cases, as everyone knows.

 

Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree

Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree require high humidity and indirect light for it to grow

Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree is another big leaf plant. But unlike the Elephant Ears Plant, this plant does not need too much water.

It can go well with just once a week watering.

Its problem is light and humidity. Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree needs a high humidity atmosphere to grow.

It also requires a good amount of indirect light, but high heat can damage it. If this plant gets appropriate light and water, it can thrive for a long time.

 

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina)

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) requires lots of sunlight, hence, it won’t survive in cold weather

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) is another fig tree that is hard to grow, but this one has smaller leaves.

This plant, like other fig plants, does not need much water. Watering it once a week is enough.

But this plant requires lots of sunlight and can get damaged in cold weather. Moreover, you need to prune its leaves every now and then to keep them long-lasting.

The biggest problem of Weeping Fig is its sensitivity to change.

The plant sheds its leaves drastically every time you change its place. So, it needs more nurturance and care.

 

Rose (Rosa spp.)

Rose (Rosa spp.) plants are beautiful to grow in a garden, but they require sunlight and regular watering

Rose is one of the most popular flowering plants, but this too is not easy to keep as a houseplant.

It is more suitable as an outdoor plant and needs a lot of direct sunlight and regular watering. Moreover, you need to prune it quite often.

Besides, rose plants have sharp thorns, and it is not ideal around pets and children. It also attracts pests, so it is better to keep it outside.

 

Bird’s Nest Fern

Though the Bird’s Nest Fern is great to place near lounges and chairs, its watering requirement makes it hard to grow

Bird`s Nest Fern is a popular indoor plant. Its silky-smooth green leaves with a distinguished cut make it a preferred choice for sitting areas and lounges.

Its only problem is water. It can get ruined both with too little or too much water. So, be careful when watering it.

Moreover, this plant also needs high humidity to grow smoothly.

 

Banana Plant (Musa acuminata)

Banana Plant (Musa acuminata) requires regular repotting when grown in pots, making it hard to grow as a houseplant

Banana plant is a tropical fruit plant with large green leaves.

Like other tropical plants, this plant also needs a warm and humid atmosphere with a lot of sunlight and watering.

It is not an ideal option as a houseplant and needs frequent re-potting if you keep it at home in pots.

Moreover, it also attracts mites and spiders and can pollute your home.

 

Stromanthe (Stromanthe spp.)

Stromanthe (Stromanthe spp.) is a tropical plant, requires high humidity and moderate sunlight for it to grow

Stromanthe or Stromanthe spp. is an ideal indoor plant for all rooms, including bathrooms. But this plant is not as easy to nurture.

It is a tropical plant, and like all other tropical plants, it needs high humidity and moderate sunlight exposure.

The highlight of this plant is its variegated leaves. And each plant has different tones and proportions of leave colors.

 

Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora)

Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora) requires a cool environment for it to grow as too much sunlight kills it

Autumn Fern has leaves in orange and yellow tones. Its leaves are so beautiful and make it hard to resist.

But this plant can live in cooler regions only. You must maintain a cooler temperature for this plant, or you can lose it.

Moreover, this plant is also sensitive to heat. Too much exposure to sunlight can kill it.

You can expose it to sunlight early morning or in late afternoons only. Daytime sunlight is not for Autumn Fern.

 

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum)

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) cannot survive in cold weather, making it hard to grow

Basil is a common herb plant, and people love to grow it both indoors and outdoors. It usually does well outdoors in regions with no snowfall.

But basil cannot survive in cold weather and can die due to frost.

As an indoor plant, Basil is hard to maintain. It needs direct exposure to sunlight for six hours every day.

If you can keep the Basil plant in direct sunlight, it is a very beneficial plant to have as a houseplant.

 

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a hard-to-maintain plant despite how beneficial it is in controlling the insect population

Venus Flytrap, also known as Dionaea Muscipula, is a very different plant. It feeds on small insects and flies.

But, despite its obvious benefits, Venus Flytrap needs plenty of your attention and care.

Venus Flytrap has an unusual requirement for soil, water intake, and sunlight exposure, making it hard to maintain the plant.

 

Air Plant (Tillandsia spp.)

Air Plant (Tillandsia spp.) does not require soil to grow unlike traditional plants

Air Plants are weird as they thrive without soil. Yes, they do not need any soil or traditional planting pots.

You can place it in any container with some pebbles to maintain humidity. But the problem is watering air plants.

You can water it through direct spray or by dipping it in water. And have to be cautious about when to water it.

 

Conclusion About The Hardest Plants to Grow 

These are the hardest plants to grow as houseplants, but this does not mean you cannot keep them indoors.

The problem is that they usually die soon and need a lot of care and attention.

The University of Georgia even published a guide to growing indoor plants with success. I would recommend you to have a look at it. It looks at the basics from light to watering to pest management.

The most capricious indoor flowers | WikiBotanika.ru

TOP-10

Flower shop counters delight the eye with fireworks of shapes and a rainbow of colors. Exotic plants from all over the world compete for the right to attract the visitor's attention. The green inhabitants of window sills that are familiar to us - in the form of new varieties and hybrids - are in no way inferior to overseas guests. And the site of the online flower shop demonstrates even more variety...

And the idea arises to buy an azalea, camellia, cypress, or the Mexican tree of love, diplatia - as a gift, or to take home. In a fit of admiration, it is forgotten that the plant is a living organism. And this organism sometimes requires conditions for life that are directly opposite to those that people strive for. It is good for a person when the house is warm and dry, and for a plant it is good when it is cold and humid. Some blooming fussy ones need a microclimate change several times a year ... and this is not a complete list of "surprises". nine0005

The Top 10 capricious flowers include those plants that should be purchased and given with great care. Because they are difficult to care for and demanding on the conditions of detention.

[!] Some of these beauties are also very poisonous, but more on that in another article.

In the best traditions of show business, the hit parade starts from the last place, so:

10th place - Begonia

We are talking about tuberous begonia. The plant has a dormant period, which beginner flower growers do not know about. Seeing that the flower began to drop leaves in autumn, the inexperienced owner is trying with all his might to revive the "sick" pet. In the course is abundant watering, fertilizer, transplantation, and other rescue measures. Naturally, the result is the opposite - the tuber, as a rule, rots and dies. nine0005

Second error - deep landing. Out of good intentions, the tuber is buried deep in the ground, like a potato. And then they wait a long time for shoots ... at best, the shoots will break through, but they will be weakened and thin, at worst, shoots will not appear at all.

Begonia is a pleasant and not so capricious plant, it just requires competent handling from the owner.

Begonia

9th place - Fuchsia

The popular Tatar name for fuchsia is “a flower in earrings”. In some regions of the Volga region and in the Southern Urals, blooming fuchsia on the window indicates that the family has a marriageable bride. nine0005

In order for fuchsia to be covered from top to bottom with “earrings”, you need to work hard enough. For the winter, fuchsias are placed in a cool basement; without a dormant season, the plant is quickly depleted. Overwintered fuchsias need to create a number of conditions. Firstly, maintain the temperature no higher than + 20 ° C; when the temperature rises, the buds are dropped. Secondly, do not move or rotate the plant pot. And thirdly, provide fuchsia with fresh air.

Fuchsias do well on a balcony or in a shady garden. It is wiser to place the plant in the open air for the summer, and then it will bloom without any extra effort on the part of the grower. nine0005 Fuchsia

8th place - Cyclamen

An irreconcilable opponent of a warm homely atmosphere. Cyclamen comes from Palestine and Syria, where it shows maximum activity during the rainy season, i. e. in winter. During flowering, temperatures above + 16 ° C are not tolerated. The largest flowers bloom while maintaining + 10-12 ° C throughout the winter. Cyclamen lovers are usually very hardy people)))

In summer, only adult cyclamens rest, young ones need watering ( only from a pallet! ), transplanting and fertilizing.

For those who still decide to buy cyclamen - some tips for choosing :

Cyclamen is good because in winter it pleases the eye with original flowers that look like butterflies.

Cyclamen

7th place - Gardenia

A typical tropical gardenia, gardenia does not tolerate northern windows, cold soil, hard water. She doesn't like direct sunlight either. The owner will have to devote more than one hour a day to the green pet, either shading it from burning rays, or hiding the pot from a cold draft, or boiling water for irrigation.

In addition, gardenia cannot stand changing places, and if the vessel with the plant is accidentally rearranged or turned, you can say goodbye to the buds. The same result will be if the room temperature drops below +15°C. nine0005

Northerners who decide to buy jasmine gardenia should take care of additional lighting in advance - the plant does not tolerate short winter days.

Gardenia

6th place - Camellia

Beautiful Asian, from the Tea family. It comes from the highlands, so the climate prefers cool and humid, with a constant influx of fresh air. It blooms in winter, while the temperature should be maintained at + 10-12 ° C.

Camellia is light demanding and drops buds when the light intensity changes. The camellia bush needs to be formed, but carefully. Carelessly broken shoots lead to plant disease. nine0005 Camellia

5th place - Orchid

The plant is synonymous with effeminacy. Indeed, tropical orchids are capricious and finicky. They grow on the trunks of large trees, consume soft, warm rainwater, and are very sensitive to environmental pollution.

But orchids in nature, there are 35,000 species, and they grow on all continents except Antarctica. Among such a variety, breeders have chosen several that are quite suitable for breeding in an apartment, for example, species Phalaenopsis (phalaenopsis). If Phalaenopsis is sold in the store, then this is a truly luxurious gift. Together with a flower, it is advisable to give a book on the care of orchids - breeding them, frankly, is addictive.

In the dark coniferous forests of Siberia, the most real orchid grows - the beautiful Lady's Slipper. Yellow, pink and white, they seem to glow from the inside ... an unforgettable sight. But, being torn off, the Lady's Slipper immediately withers.

Orchid

4th place - Diplosion, aka Mandevilla

Burning Latina, the Mexican flower of love. Burning - in the truest sense of the word: the plant is poisonous. You should wear gloves to take care of the obstinate beauty, and if there are children and pets in the house, then it is better to have another, more harmless plant.

Diploidia is considered a greenhouse culture, and has recently become fashionable.

Diplomatics

3rd place – Indoor rose

Under the common name “indoor rose” three hybrids are meant at once - polyanthus, hybrid tea and miniature roses. They differ from each other in the size of the flower, the absence or presence of a smell. nine0005

It is advisable to take the rose out to the balcony, loggia, or put it out in the garden for the summer. Dry indoor air will lead to a massive infestation of spider mites, against which roses have weak immunity.

Room rose care is seasonal, the peak of plant activity is in the summer. In autumn, the rose requires competent pruning. From October to February, the plant creates conditions for a dormant period by placing it in a dark place at a temperature of + 10-12 ° C. The appearance of the first leaves cannot be missed, otherwise the rose will dry out. nine0005

Rose, as an indoor culture, is in the process of formation, not a single variety is sufficiently adapted to the conditions of the apartment.

Indoor rose

2nd place - Coniferous: juniper, cypress, thuja ...

A well-groomed coniferous plant looks stylish in a home interior. Juniper bonsai is an original and expensive gift, but ... for the office, not for the home. In a cool hall, coniferous will feel satisfactory. Heat causes the release of volatile essential oils from the needles, from which headaches can occur in a cramped room. nine0005

Grown randomly, juniper resembles a panicle rather than a bonsai and has no aesthetic value. The same can be said about cypress, yew and arborvitae.

Before buying and bringing juniper or cypress into the house, it would be good to remember that in the culture of most peoples these plants are considered plants of sorrow and companions of the eternally dead. They are the place where you want to create a strict working environment.

Coniferous houseplants

1 place - meet - Azalea!

Indian, beautiful and mysterious. Punishment awaits the careless - the plant is poisonous. Flowers of rare beauty - and a serious danger of poisoning, even just inhaling the fumes from the leaves. Strongly not recommended in children's institutions.

The most scrupulous care in a city apartment, at best, will bring to life only a few buds. Even in the presence of all favorable conditions, this plant should be planted by those who are confident in their abilities. Blooming azalea - as an indicator of the highest level of skill. nine0005 Azalea

About secret and not so secret tricks

(Instead of a conclusion)

According to the natural clock, a rose should bloom in spring. But the owners of greenhouses and shops are trying to make the plant bloom at an after-hours, in winter. And it succeeds. But brought home, the rose crumbles, rapidly and for some unknown reason...

Alas, this applies not only to roses. To sell a plant, it must be displayed in the best possible light. Previously, for this, as a rule, they used a “shift schedule” - one plant is on sale, the second is resting in the greenhouse at the store. nine0005

Nowadays, everything is much simpler: flowers are treated with biostimulants, the so-called vitalizers . The composition and processing scheme are formally a trade secret, but are easily found on the Internet. Left without doping, the plant, as a rule, dies.

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Practical Europeans have a slightly different attitude towards green pets than Russians. The purchased plant fades and, at best, returns to the store, at worst, it is sent to a landfill. Our person is more accustomed to the plant living in the house, like a family member. And that says a lot. nine0005



The most dangerous indoor plants | WikiBotanika.ru

Everyone knows that indoor plants are a source of beauty and benefit for the people who grow them. Plants give us their beauty and at the same time perform a number of useful functions: they participate in the process of photosynthesis (they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen), and also maintain an optimal microclimate in the room (humidify the air).

However, not everything is so rosy: the plant world also has its outsiders - dangerous plants that can cause significant harm. Animals and children are especially affected by such representatives of the flora, because they are not able to distinguish a potentially dangerous plant. That is why families with children and animals need to be especially careful in choosing houseplants. nine0005

So, here are the 20 most dangerous indoor plants:

An attentive reader must have noticed that some plant families are repeated in this list especially often: aroid, euphorbia, kutrovye, nightshade. Indeed, representatives of these particular families are especially poisonous and require the most careful handling.

The family is considered the most dangerous family in the world of houseplants. Bright representatives of the kutras are adenium and pachypodium, this family also includes diplatia, plumeria, allamanda, strophanthus, carissa and other plants. Take extra care when working with plants in the kutra family, always use rubber gloves, and grow these plants out of the reach of children and pets. nine0005

The aroid family is also distinguished by a large number of poisonous domestic plants: alocasia, aglaonema, monstera, dieffenbachia, philodendron, spathiphyllum, anthurium, syngonium. Almost all plants of the aroid family contain toxic substances: oxalic acid, proteins and enzymes, which are often used as components of household chemicals because of their caustic properties. The juice of such plants is especially dangerous, so if the plant is damaged, handle it as carefully as possible. nine0005

Euphorbia family includes many plants popular on our windowsills: Euphorbia, Croton, Akalifa. The poisonous substance euphorin is part of the milky juice of almost all euphorbia. In case of contact with the skin and mucous membranes, euphorin can cause burning, burns and inflammation. Be careful with the plant of the Euphorbiaceae family, always wash your hands thoroughly after handling them.

The nightshade family is probably known to everyone, because the most popular edible plants - potatoes and tomatoes - belong to this family. Home plants of the nightshade family - browallia, brunfelsia, capsicum, often grown at home. The most poisonous part of the nightshade is the berries, which, if ingested, can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and subsequently unhealthy drowsiness and lethargy. Be careful not to let your child or your pet eat the berries of these plants. nine0005

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And in conclusion: many plants are poisonous, to a greater or lesser extent, however, most of them are successfully cultivated by man. It may not be worth buying a plant that can harm you and your family. However, if you decide to grow a potentially dangerous plant, make every effort to minimize its danger.

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