Flowers add a tremendous amount of beauty to the home, but unless they come from the garden, keeping fresh cut flowers 365 days a year can be very expensive. The fresh cut flowers available in discount stores are not exactly cheap and they are not always fresh. When flowers from discount stores are too costly, imagine the price of fresh cut flowers from the florist. A fantastic alternative to fresh cut flowers are houseplants that bloom all year. The following ideas for beautiful houseplants that bloom all year long with proper care will help you begin to fill your home with the beauty of blooming flowers without the expense of cut varieties that fade away within days.
African Violets that Bloom All Year Long
When looking for beautiful houseplants that bloom all year, many people overlook the ever-popular African violet. These velvety leaved houseplants can bloom all year with proper care. They require regular feeding with nutrients especially for African violets, and the leaves must remain dry to avoid damage. Beautiful African violets come in many different colors including pink, purple, and white, and upon close examinations their eye-catching blooms appear to contain tiny flecks of glitter. They are by far one of the most beautiful houseplants that can bloom all year long.
Angel-Wing Begonias as Houseplants
Also known as dragon-wing begonias, angel-wing begonias can be successfully grown indoors all year long, and their blooms are absolutely beautiful. Their delicate green stems gracefully hold winged-shaped flowers that are available in a wide range of eye-catching colors that make beautiful houseplants, and the textured leaves add even more beauty and magnificence to the plant. These are houseplants that will bloom profusely all year long with proper care, and their needs are few and manageable. They require indirect light and plenty of moisture with adequate drainage. They are one of the most beautiful houseplants that will bloom all year long, and in the spring when temperatures are warm they can be placed back outside to add color, life, and beauty to the exterior of the home.
Crown of Thorns that Bloom All Year Long
The woody thorn-covered stems of this plant when cut and twisted into a circlet look exactly like a crown of thorns, hence the name given to these beautiful houseplants that can survive outdoors in warmer dryer climates. With proper care, these houseplants can produce beautiful blooms all year. They require full sun and plenty of warmth indoors, and they grow best in temperatures of 55 degrees Fahrenheit and above. Best of all they are succulents, and they do not require regular watering. The blooms of these hearty houseplants are available in beautiful shades of orange, red, and bi-color pink and coral blush.
Flowering Maples as Houseplants
A flowering maple or parlor maple sounds like a tree, but despite the name it is not at all related to maple trees of any variety. It is one of the most beautiful houseplants that bloom all year, and it is related to the hibiscus. When potted in large planters and provided with appropriate care, this is also one of the tallest houseplants that blooms all year long. It can reach a staggering eight feet in height. These houseplants that can bloom all year long are available in varieties that produce white, soft yellow, rich red, or coral colored blooms, and they look especially lovely when placed in a sunny entryway.
These are just some of the many houseplants that bloom all year long. Keep in mind that houseplants that have the potential to bloom all year long require plant food as well as adequate care and attention. Look for water-soluble houseplant fertilizer, and follow product label instructions for optimal results and beautiful houseplants that will continue to bloom every day of the year.
Source: Decades of experience with houseplants and gardening.
