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16 Best Winter Flowers - Prettiest Flowers That Bloom in Winter
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Not every plant in your garden settles down for a long winter’s nap
By Arricca Elin Sansone
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After the beauty of your fall flowers fade, you may think you need to wait for spring to enjoy pretty outdoor plants and flowers again. (We did too.) But not quite! Mother Nature has a well-kept secret: Many annual flowers, perennial flowers, and flowering plants and shrubs actually put on a show in the midst of winter's cold weather, blooming in a range of colors long before the ground has thawed and the snow has melted. And in milder climates, some flowering plants bloom all winter long, adding much-needed brightness to the dreary winter landscape.
Before grabbing your gardening gloves and adding one of these winter blooms to your yard, make sure it's suited for where you live by checking your USDA Hardiness zone. Another thing to keep in mind: planting times. Many winter flowers—including bulbs—need to be put in the ground just as things start to cool down, so with a little planning now, they’ll appear just when you can’t take one more dark and gloomy day.
Ahead, we've compiled a list of the best winter flowers—from a stunning crop of winter white Christmas roses to English primroses in nearly every hue—to pot, plant, and grow. Who knows, maybe someday your garden will be as bountiful as Oprah's!
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Crocus
These cup-shaped flowers bloom from late winter to early spring, often popping their heads up through the snow. They work well in rock gardens and along walkways, providing bright color just when you need it most.
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8
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Leucojum
Also known as spring snowflake, this bulb has dainty bell-shaped flowers on thin blade-like foliage.
It’s beautiful in rock gardens or under trees, and it often makes its first appearance while there’s still snow on the ground.
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9
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English Primrose
Most primroses bloom in spring or summer—but the English primrose starts showing off in winter. That's when the tightly-clustered, five-petaled flowers start appearing in a range of showy colors, including red, pink, blue, white, yellow and orange. Plant them along shaded pathways or driveways for very visible, much-needed pop of bright, bold color.
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8
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Viola
These adorable flowers look like they have teeny tiny faces. They can handle light frosts, so they often keep going right on through fall through most of winter in moderate climates. Bonus: Even though they’re technically annuals, they drop lots of seeds and often pop up on their own in the spring.
USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9
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Camellia
These gorgeous shrubs have beautiful, fragrant flowers that resemble roses. They usually bloom around the holidays or very early spring. Plant by a walkway so you can enjoy their scent.
USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 9
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Ornamental Cabbage and Kale
These showy plants in shades of purple, rose and cream boast beautiful frilly leaves, and the colors intensify as it gets colder. They prefer a chill, so don’t plant them while it’s still warm or they tend to get floppy.
USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 11
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Hellebores Niger (a.k.a. Christmas Roses)
This winter, everything will be coming up roses—as long as you plant some hellebores. The distinctive flowering plant is nicknamed the Christmas rose because it starts to bloom around—you guessed it—Christmas and has white, bowl-shaped flowers that look similar to that of a wild rose.
While they look delicate, they're surprisingly tough, so just make sure they have some sun and moderate water. Pro tip: Plant them by a
window, patio, or walkway so that the winter blooms may be enjoyed to the fullest.
USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9
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Winter Aconite
Buttercup-like blooms and frilly foliage peek through the snow. They’re also not particularly tasty to rodents and deer.
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7
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Pieris Japonica
Hundreds of bell-like flowers, which start blooming in late winter and last for weeks and weeks, dangle from fine stems on this striking evergreen shrub.
USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8
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Winterberry
This shrub is a type of deciduous holly (meaning, it loses its leaves), but the heavy berry-laden branches are stunning silhouetted against the snow.
Make sure you also plant a “male” pollinator nearby so you’ll get berries; the nursery can help you select the right variety.
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9
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Winter Heath
A shrubby evergreen plant covered in pink blossoms, winter heath flowers heavily for weeks, typically from January to March, even blooming under the snow.
USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 8
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Witch Hazel
Unusual wispy-looking flowers appear in February or March, even in the coldest climates. There are many different types, so make sure you plant a winter-flowering variety. These shrubs also have beautiful bright yellow foliage in fall.
USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8
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Snowdrop
Also known as galanthus, these tiny, delicate drooping white and pale green flowers appear in late winter, often while snow remains on the ground (thus, the name!).
Plant in masses for the most dramatic effect.
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Cyclamen
Often seen as a potted houseplant, cyclamens brighten the winter garden in mild climates in striking shades of pink, lavender, white or fuchsia. Plant them as a ground cover beneath deciduous trees (ones that shed their leaves) so they can enjoy winter sun and summer shade.
USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11
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Winter Jasmine
This medium-sized shrub boasts long, arching branches loaded up with bright yellow flowers in late winter.
USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9
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Scilla
Miniature starry flowers in shades of blues, whites, pinks and violets offer a pop of bright color in late winter and very early spring. Your grandma may have called this plant “squill.”
USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 8
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17 Best Plants That Bloom in Winter
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Who needs spring?
By Hadley Mendelsohn, Sienna Livermore, Brittney Morgan and Arricca Elin SanSone
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Even though a chill is in the air in parts of the country, it doesn't mean the gardening season is completely over—that's right: There are plenty of plants and flowers that bloom in winter. Many perennials, annuals, and shrubs actually bloom in the coldest months of the year, sometimes when there's still snow on the ground in colder regions. Before adding these plants to your garden, check your USDA Hardiness zone here to be sure they'll survive winters where you live since it can vary from region to region. Then you can start digging! Well, maybe wait until you read through our breakdown of the best flowers to plant for winter and how to take care of them for the best results.
.. Some things to keep in mind: Perennials and shrubs need to be planted before the ground freezes so they can get their roots established, and in mild climates, you can plant hardy annuals such as pansies for much of the winter. With a little planning now, you can enjoy bright spots of color via flowerss this winter when you need it the most.
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Pansies and Violas
Pansies and violas bloom for most of the winter in mild climates, and some types will rebound in the spring in cold climates. They're technically annuals, but many varieties drop seeds so they'll come back again next spring.
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Snowdrops
Also called galanthus, snowdrops must be planted in fall for a very early spring show. These darling droopy-headed flowers look best at the front of borders or in rock gardens and often start blooming when snow still is on the ground (thus, the name!).
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Daffodils
These sunny little flowers are usually the first ones to crop up in the early spring, but sometimes they can grace your yard as early as February. For the best results, plant your bulbs at least three weeks before the expected first frost. This will give the daffodils enough time to grow a strong root base.
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Hellebores
These gorgeous perennials, also known as Lenten roses because they bloom around the time of Lent, appear in mid to late winter, depending on where you live. Despite their delicate appearance, they're tough as nails.
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Black Tulips
Black tulips, also known a Queen of the Night tulips, are the perfect moody winter flower. While tulips are usually associated with spring, they are actually pretty resilient and can withstand cold temperatures, so if you're in a milder climate or feel up to the challenge, it's worth planting these for a late winter/ early spring bloom (they need 8 to 15 weeks in the ground, so plant them during the fall).
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Winterberry
This shrub is a deciduous holly, meaning it drops its leaves in winter. But its gorgeous berry-laden branches pop against a carpet of snow. Make sure you also purchase the "male" pollinator plant so it will produce berries.
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Winter Jasmine
This medium-sized shrub has long, arching branches and bright yellow flowers. It's not fragrant, but it is striking in the otherwise dull landscape of late winter.
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Pieris
This showy plant blooms when least expected in mid to late winter! Hundreds of bell-like flowers dangle from fine stems on this striking evergreen shrub.
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Winter Aconite
These lesser-known bulbs have buttercup-yellow blooms that boldly pop up through the snow! Plant them in masses for best effect.
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Cyclamen
This flower is often sold as a houseplant, but in mild climates, cyclamens in shades of pink, white, lavender and fuchsia are used as a cheerful ground cover. They prefer winter sun and summer shade, so plant them beneath deciduous trees.
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Witch Hazel
This shrub boasts wispy-looking flowers on bare branches in February or March, long before much else is going on in your garden. Their whimsical appearance makes them a fun addition to the landscape. Be sure to plant the winter-flowering variety because there are many different types.
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English Primrose
These dainty flowers are some of the earliest perennials to bloom in late winter to early spring, depending on where you live. With hundreds of types, be sure to choose one that can survive winters in your USDA Hardiness zone.
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Camellia
These gorgeous evergreen shrubs have lush white, pink, or red flowers that bloom from fall through winter. With hundreds of varieties, read the plant description or label to make sure you choose one that will bloom in winter.
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Glory of the Snow
As the name indicates, these little beauties may peep through the snow in the coldest climates. They come in starry blues, pinks, and whites. Plant in rock gardens or at the front of the border.
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Pussy Willow
They may not be big, splashy flowers, but cute, fuzzy catkins appear on the bare stems of this shrub in late winter and early spring. They're a sure sign that spring isn't far behind!
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Leucojum
Also called spring snowflake, these delicate bell-shaped flowers appear when there's still snow on the ground in late winter or early spring.
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Mahonia
This evergreen shrub has frond-like leaves and dramatic sprays of bright yellow flowers, which appear in late fall or early winter. Read the plant tag to make sure it's a type suited to survive winters in your region.
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Houseplants blooming in winter are a way not only to effectively decorate your interior. They help to avoid seasonal depression and give a charge of good mood.
It is very difficult to choose flowers that bloom vigorously in winter, and one should take into account their ability to produce buds with very short daylight hours. Although there is always a way out - use phytolamps and illuminate the plants for the time necessary to turn on their budding phase. Practical advice on choosing and growing will allow you to choose those flowers and shrubs that will bloom actively and do not require much care.
The proposed material tells about what flowers can bloom in winter without additional lighting. Their names and photos are presented, illustrating excellent results with minimal labor.
What flowers traditionally bloom in winter?
There is a whole group of natural plants that adore short daylight hours and perceive it as a signal to continue their kind. Which flowers traditionally bloom first in winter? These are those representatives of the flora that belong to the tropical zone.
Poinsettias come to mind first. This is the simplest answer to the question of which flowers bloom naturally in winter and do not require additional light sources. The poinsettia is simply a magnificent flower that is most popular on the eve of the New Year holidays and Christmas. The fact is that this plant begins to bloom at this particular time. That is why it is also called the "Christmas Star". During flowering, it is very similar to a star, very bright and beautiful.
Taking care of the plant is quite simple.
Orchid is also a tropical plant. It is able to give the beauty and grace of its buds all year round. However, the most lush flowering occurs from November to March. According to the form of growth, orchids are divided into two groups: sympodial and monopodial.
Monopodial retain their apical bud throughout their lives, and due to this, such flowers are unlimited in growth.
Among the monopodial plants, there are different forms, for example, vanilla is a vine-like form, and phalaenopsis is a rosette.
The leaves of rosettes are constantly collected in a rosette at the top of the stem, as the stem grows extremely slowly. Inflorescences and shoots of monopodial representatives are tied in the leaf axils from lateral buds.
In a sympodial orchid, the stem grows much faster, but, having reached the required size, the apical bud turns into an inflorescence or dies off completely.
Further, this shoot no longer grows, and at its base begins its development, a newly born sprout. Not only apical, but also lateral inflorescences are formed, which develop from buds located at the base of the shoot. Therefore, the stems of the sympoidal orchid, as a rule, are thickened and turned into pseudobulbs, that is, stem tubers.
Orchid plants that do not have tubers store water and nutrients in their succulent stems and fleshy leaves - phalaenopsis. During the growing season, the growth of the aerial parts of plants in each form occurs differently.
Sympodial orchids develop, forming more and more lateral shoots, and monopodial elongate their stem and lay new leaves at the top.
After the end of the growing season, orchids go into a dormant period, during which time the tissues of the leaves and young shoots become dense and hard.
Orchid flowers bloom successfully in winter on the windowsill. Japanese camellia are indoor flowers that bloom actively in winter and do not require any extra agricultural techniques.
Included in the number of plants in the family called tea, in Latin the name of this plant is as follows: Camellia japonica. As for the name of the family, in Latin it will be like this: Theaceae.
Favorable growth of this plant will require a sunny light regime, as well as moderate watering throughout the summer period. As for the humidity of the air, it must be kept at a high level. The life form of Japanese camellia is an evergreen shrub. It should be noted that this plant is slightly poisonous.
Japanese camellia will decorate any room in winter due to bright and lush flowering.Camellia japonica is considered an excellent plant for growing in a greenhouse or conservatory. If you plan to grow this plant indoors, then you should remember that the plant will need a certain humidity, degree of illumination and temperature. It is noteworthy that the height can even reach two or three meters.
Saintpaulia or Violet also blooms all winter.
Some indoor plants bloom all winter without ceasing if they are properly cared for. There are features of winter care for Saintpaulia and most of the problems are associated with improper watering. The soil should always be slightly damp, but not wet. The main sign of waterlogging of violets is sluggish leaves (with wet soil). The main rule: you can not water the violet if the earth is not dry enough, and no matter how much time has passed since the previous watering. In cold damp soil, the roots stop working and rot, the plant dies within a few days. If the problem is not running, you can try to re-root the violet.
Protect from the cold: if the Saintpaulias are standing on a cold windowsill, place heat-insulating material under the pot.
Be careful with fertilizers: when keeping plants without lighting (exception - south side), reduce the frequency and concentration of fertilizers. It is enough to feed violets once a month with specialized fertilizers with a minimum nitrogen content.
A good result is given by fertilizers from the Dutch manufacturer Peters, which have different formulas for growth and flowering.
Do not take large containers for saintpaulias: pots with a diameter of 9-10 cm are ideal for standard and semi-mini varieties. For planting, it is better to use soil based on high-moor peat with baking powder (perlite, vermiculite).
Violets can bloom in winter without additional lightingIndoor plants blooming in winter: names and photos
There are plants that traditionally bloom in winter, and they should be used in plantings in the first place. Consider the most popular of them.
Azaleas are indoor plants that bloom in winter, because the culture is very cool and instantly sheds leaves and buds when the ambient temperature rises. Culture may require more careful care and strict adherence to all rules of keeping at home. This indoor flower is a highly branching shrub that grows in height from 30 cm to 1.
5 m. The leaves are lanceolate, ovate, pubescent on both sides. It blooms with beautiful bright double and simple flowers, red, pink, orange, yellow, with a pleasant aroma.
With proper selection of varieties (early, medium, late) and proper care of the azalea, it is possible to achieve continuous flowering from November to May. Flowering time up to 3 months. In addition, indoor azalea may bloom at other times, it all depends on the conditions of home maintenance and care.
A plant that blooms in winter, often grown as a horticultural crop in regions with a mild and humid climate. It blooms profusely with small (up to 3 cm in diameter) flowers of various colors.
Luxurious azalea is well worth taking care of. Jasmine gardenia are also houseplants that mainly bloom in winter. This is a photophilous and thermophilic plant. It should be placed on the windows of the southern and southwestern exposure. In summer, you can take it out to the garden, to an open balcony or veranda, it is not afraid of direct sunlight.
In winter, take care of good lighting of the plant.
The formation of buds in gardenia occurs at an air temperature of 16 - 18 0C. At high temperatures (more than 22 ° C), increased growth of shoots begins to the detriment of the formation of flower buds.
For planting gardenia, it is best to use a substrate consisting of humus, soddy soil, peat and sand (1.1:1:1). It is also used for annual transshipment. The mixture should be slightly acidic.
Look at these flowers that bloom beautifully in winter in the photo, which shows elegant views of the compositions:
Jasmine-shaped gardenias, together with flowering in winter, give an incredible aroma Cyclamens are also plants that bloom in winter and do not require additional lighting . Cyclamen (Dryakva, or Alpine violet, lat. Cýclamen) is a genus of plants of the Primulaceae family, native to the Mediterranean, Asia Minor, the Caucasus and the Crimean Peninsula. Botanists count 20 types of cyclamen, but Persian cyclamen is grown to decorate the house, thanks to large flowers that are much larger than European cyclamen.
By the way, despite the name, Persian cyclamen is not found in Iran.
Look at the photos and names of indoor plants blooming in winter and choose those crops that will effectively solve your tasks of landscaping the interior of an apartment or office:
Persian cyclamens make it possible to decorate country houses and apartmentsThe name of the flower that blooms in winter
Traditionally, there is a flower that blooms in winter, and this culture is found in almost every home. We are talking about the "Decembrist" - a deciduous cactus. Provide proper care at home and get lush flowering in December - January.
Schlumberger's active period is from March to August and during this period it needs careful care: moderate watering, normal lighting, regular top dressing. For irrigation, water must be defended.
At the time when the budding period begins, the plant cannot be touched at all: you cannot move, rearrange, observe the previous watering regime, in general, no changes.
Just because a cactus likes high humidity, that doesn't mean it likes high soil moisture. From waterlogging of the soil, segments can begin to fall off and various diseases appear.
Another name for a flower that blooms in winter is Schlumberger and it will thank you for a warm shower and regular spraying. In order for the normal development of the buds to occur, he needs a normal air temperature (18-22 degrees). Don't forget to feed regularly. Regardless of what diseases your plant may get, Schlumberger is considered a resistant plant to various pests and diseases.
Blossfeld's Kalanchoe - indoor flowers, predominantly blooming in winter
Consider other indoor flowers, predominantly blooming in winter, among them Kalanchoe Blossfeld ranks first in terms of decorativeness.
First of all, it is important to place it correctly in relation to the light sources. This is necessary so that the plant produces inflorescences as often as possible.
If you do everything right, Kalanchoe will bloom from late autumn to summer.
This flower can live on the windowsill, as it tolerates direct sunlight and loves bright light. However, the duration of daylight hours for him should be approximately 4 hours. It is best to place it on those windows that face the southeast side. Then after lunch a shadow will form, which the plant will also like. It is permissible to place a planter with Kalanchoe on the southwestern side, where opposite the sun appears in the afternoon, and twilight reigns most of the day. Short daylight hours allow for abundant flowering.
It is important to pay attention to the temperature regime, as the flower does not tolerate too low temperatures. This is a tropical plant that likes to grow in summer at a temperature of 21 to 32 degrees, and in winter it can be kept in the range from 12 to 21º C.
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What flowers bloom on the windowsill in winter - the answer to this question will help you decorate your home beautifully. It is worth paying attention to aroniaceae - they are better than others adapted to poor lighting levels. We know spathiphyllum and anthurium. If the spathiphyllum lives on the balcony in summer, it should be brought indoors long before the onset of cold nights. The temperature regime in winter is not lower than +16; a temperature mark of + 10- + 11 degrees is considered disastrous for spathiphyllum.
Diffused light. The plant needs a semi-shaded parking lot. It is allowed to take it out to the balcony, but provided that direct sunlight does not fall on it and the plant does not end up in a draft, the spathiphyllum does not tolerate it. In the room, the flower should stand in a well-lit place.
In spring and summer, plentiful, soft, tepid settled water. With a cold snap, watering is reduced, but if the flower hibernates in a residential area, moderate watering and spraying are maintained at this time.
Before subsequent watering, be sure to pay attention to the top layer of soil, it must be dry. Spathiphyllums do not tolerate stagnant water, and partly this problem is solved by high-quality drainage.
Spathiphyllum likes spraying, and even a warm shower from time to time. During flowering, it is necessary to spray the flower very carefully so that water does not get on the flowers on the cob and on the cover with which it is protected.
Mineral and organic fertilizers are applied (alternately), the regularity of top dressing is once every 7-10 days in summer, once a month in winter.
For spathiphyllum, the soil mixture is composed of hardwood, peat, humus and sand in proportions of 4:2:2:1. Broken bricks and charcoal are added one part each. Good drainage is a must.
Annually, in the spring, in the soil mixture described above. After transplantation, the spathiphyllum is watered. Transplantation is carried out by the method of transshipment.
It is important not to damage the roots! The transplant pot should be slightly larger than the previous one. Too large a pot will force the plant to give up the effort of filling it with roots, while flowering is delayed indefinitely.
See what flowers bloom on the windowsill in winter in the photo of this plant - make sure that it is very beautiful during the budding period:
at home, it is necessary that the temperature in the room is not lower than 18 degrees and not higher than 28. The ideal temperature is from 20 to 28 degrees. The plant blooms all year round, but, nevertheless, since September, on the recommendation of flower growers, I put it in a place where the temperature is 15-17 degrees. This is necessary for the plant to establish buds. If it is necessary for the anthurium to bloom earlier, for example, for some holiday, I just gradually raise the temperature in the room to 20-25 degrees around January.
Anthurium is very fond of humidity, so I spray the plant with water from a spray bottle as often as possible.
The required humidity in the room is considered to be 80-95%. But our apartments in winter or summer cannot please us with such a percentage of humidity, so I try to get as close as possible to this figure. To do this, I cover the roots, trunk and part of the stems with sphagnum. So it can be sprayed often, creating maximum humidity. I also put the pot on a tray of water. The evaporation of moisture under the influence of the warm rays of the sun envelops the plant with water vapor, and this is only to our advantage.
Winter flowering bromeliads
Bromeliads traditionally produce a budding phase in winter when daylight hours are shortened and indoor air becomes dry and hot.
The most commonly grown indoor plants that bloom in winter are Gusmania, Vriesia and Billbergia. Let's get to know them better.
Since Guzmania is native to the South American rainforests, it prefers a humid tropical climate with relatively constant temperatures, rainfall and a short winter drought.
By its nature, this plant that blooms in winter is an epiphyte growing on the branches of tree-like plants, where it develops in fairly bright light, although it hides from direct sun. The root system of guzmania is poorly developed and completely unsuitable for constantly providing the plant with moisture and nutrition, but the flower in its natural environment is content with a minimum - precipitation accumulated in the rosette of leaves. Such Spartan conditions, oddly enough, are the most optimal for this bromeliad, but at home caring for guzmania is not as simple as it might seem.
To begin with, it should be remembered that the roots of this plant, which blooms in winter on the windowsill, are the most vulnerable place, as they can suffer in the first place - rot during overflow. To prevent this from happening, it is advisable to transplant guzmania purchased at a flower shop into a loose water- and breathable mixture of soddy soil and sand (0.5 parts each) with the addition of 1 part fibrous peat and charcoal (perlite).
You can also prepare a mixture of sphagnum and chopped fern roots (conifer bark) in a ratio (1: 3) or, in extreme cases, purchase a ready-made substrate for bromeliads or orchids.
Given that the soil for Guzmania only partially performs a nutritional function, it makes no sense to plant the plant in a deep pot, especially since it is more difficult to maintain a healthy state of the roots in such dishes. The optimal capacity for planting this epiphyte is a shallow bowl with a diameter of 10–12 cm, one third (maximum 2/3) filled with drainage. When transplanting guzmania, its delicate roots must be handled very carefully, or even better, transshipped. In no case should you deepen the neck of the plant and tamp the soil - to shrink the substrate, it is better to lightly tap on the pot.
Billbergia and Vriesia require similar conditions for successful flowering in winter. Look at the flowers that actively bloom in winter in the photo, which illustrates different varieties and types:
Forcing plants that bloom in winter
With the help of forcing, tulips and hyacinths, hippeastrums and amaryllis, zifiranthes can be actively bloomed in winter.
In order to be able to get flowering plants by a certain date, for example, by Valentine's Day, it is important to prepare everything you need in the fall.
Soil, bulbs, containers. The bulbs must be dried well on a warm battery for 10 to 14 days. Then the drives are laid in wet wood shavings and sent for stratification. For this, a cellar, a vegetable pit or the lower drawers of the refrigerator are suitable. Stratification continues for at least 30 days. At this time, the temperature should be maintained at +3 - +5 degrees Celsius. This will allow the bulb to set flower buds. It should be planted in the ground with an accurate calculation of the vegetative period from planting to germination and the onset of the budding phase.
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13 best indoor flowers blooming in winter on the windowsill
Indoor flowers have long been an essential attribute of window sills. They perfectly complement the interior, create comfort, saturate the dry air of apartments with oxygen.
With a huge variety of species of domestic plants, everyone can choose specimens to their liking - climbing, ferns, cacti. But many still prefer flowering. From mid-October, most indoor flowers go into a dormant state. They require less watering, new greens do not form, the root system develops poorly. But it is in the winter that you want to enjoy the flowers, as a reminder of the warm summer, you want to add color to the gray and boring landscape outside the window.
plants blooming in winter can help with this . The winter period for them is a time of intensive growth, and not rest, like many others.
To decorate your home, you can choose any of the following.
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- Indoor flowers and plants blooming on the windowsill in winter
- Azalia
- Poinsettia
- Decembrist
- Japanese Camellia
- Orchid
- Bromeliads
- Bulbs
Azalea
Flower growers prefer to grow Indian azalea.
It is not as whimsical as other species of this plant, but at the same time it is not inferior to them in beauty. With proper care, the azalea blooms so profusely that sometimes leaves are not even visible from under the fluffy cap of flowers. For azalea, cool, moist air and diffused light are favorable.
In order to provide the necessary conditions for flowering, plant pot overlay with ice cubes .
AzaleaAzalea does not tolerate direct sunlight. In summer, on a brightly lit windowsill, it can die.
Poinsettia
Known as the "Christmas Star". Poinsettia has become popular due to the bright bracts - leaves collected in star-shaped rosettes that frame small flowers.
In the classic version, the bracts are bright red, however, in the process of selection, agronomists have bred varieties with white, pink and cream colors.
Poinsettia Poinsettia - poisonous . When the leaves or stem are injured, poisonous milky juice is released.
Decembrist
This cactus got its name precisely because the flowering period is at the end of November - beginning of December . In nature, it grows in tropical forests and gardens, in which there is little light and high humidity.
During the flowering period, the Decembrist needs abundant watering. The earth must not dry out. And, conversely, from March to September, during the dormant period, watering should be reduced to a minimum. In summer, the Decembrist is best placed outdoors - on a balcony or terrace, choosing a shady place.
DecembristDuring bud formation, the plant must not be disturbed. Do not rearrange and even just turn the pot.
Japanese camellia
Extraordinarily beautiful, but fastidious plant. In order for the camellia to please with its flowers, you need to work hard. With insufficient care, it sheds flowers, buds, and even leaves.
The brightest room is suitable for placing a camellia .
But not direct sunlight, but diffused light. For flowering, she needs more than 12 hours of light, so in winter, additional lighting is needed.
Japanese Camellia needs high humidity . Therefore, it must be often sprayed, and moistened drainage should be placed at the bottom of the pot.
Cyclamens
These are perennial plants with tuberous roots. Cyclamen blooms from autumn to early spring . Flowers resemble butterflies hovering over oval leaves. Cyclamens are very sensitive to overflow, however, and drying up an earthen clod is very dangerous.
If the soil is dry, place the cyclamen in a basin of water for about 45 minutes. The dormant period for cyclamen is May-June. At this time, sheds flowers and leaves.
CyclamenThe plant is poisonous. Cyclamen juice in contact with the skin causes severe irritation. When transplanting, gloves must be used.
Guzmania
Very unpretentious plant.
It is a bunch of elongated green leaves and a beautiful flower, usually red or pink. In houses it grows up to 40 cm in height, and in nature it can reach 70-80 cm.
Overfilling is very dangerous for Guzmania. It is recommended not to water the soil, but to leave the water in the pan.
Hipperastrum
Large, bright flowers of the hipperastrum will not leave anyone indifferent. Does not require special attention , it is enough to follow simple rules of care to achieve flowering.
Hyperastrum - light and thermophilic. However, diffused light is still preferable.
HippeastrumWatering should be organized so that water does not fall on the bulb. It is ideal to add water to the tray.
Orchid
This exotic plant has become a habitual resident of our homes. Most often in flower shops you can buy an orchid - phalaenopsis. The most important part is its roots. It is on their condition that the life of an orchid depends.
