Indoor flowers add colors to our life, create a mood and home comfort... They can be of immense benefit to their owners. Therefore, you need to choose them correctly, since certain types not only enliven the room, but also improve well-being, warm in cold weather and simply delight the eye.

Useful properties of home plants

Here are the main ones:

• In poorly ventilated rooms, accumulates carbon dioxide... Flowers absorb it and oxygenate the air.

• Medicinal plant species treat cuts, burns, colds and other ailments.

• In winter, the air in the room becomes dry due to the operation of the heating system, which affects the condition of the skin and well-being. Flowers help humidify the air.

• Plants absorb the electromagnetic radiation that is generated household appliances and home appliances. It can affect a person's well-being, causing insomnia and headaches.

• We are surrounded by objects that can emit toxic substances. The city air contains a lot of dust, exhaust gases, heavy metals from emissions from factories and enterprises. Plants purify the air, kill microbes with their phytoncides and absorb harmful impurities.

• Folk beliefs endow indoor flowers with the properties of bringing happiness, harmony, tranquility, etc. We have included in our review some plants that, according to signs, are useful for their owners.

Indoor plants: we choose for ourselves and loved ones

Aloe

This is a well-known home doctor. It will help with colds, inflammations, can stop bleeding and heal wounds. Its juice is used to treat throat, heartburn, gastritis, gum disease and other diseases. It is often used for cosmetic purposes.

Chlorophytum

It is also very useful to keep it in the house. It is a bushy plant with thin and bending leaves that have light streaks. It will help get rid of moldy fungi and pathogenic bacteria, cleanse the air of harmful substances present in it. Chlorophytum will bring peace and comfort to your home.

Peppermint

Great for growing in a pot on a windowsill. It improves appetite and stimulates the digestive process. Its leaves are good to use as a seasoning for various dishes and make tea with them.

Violet

Many favorite plant fits perfectly into the interior of the kitchen and does not take up much space. The violet will cleanse and humidify the air from carbon monoxide gases. This flower is a symbol of peace and tranquility in family relationships. White flowers are believed to help relieve sadness, fatigue and depression. Blue violets are suitable for creative people... They provide peace of mind, stimulate spiritual growth, and build character. Flowers red and Pink colour cheer up and are able to protect their owner from diseases.

Ficus

It copes well with the task of collecting dust that settles on its leathery leaves. They are very easy to wash or wipe with a damp cloth. Ficus will saturate the room with oxygen, cleanse the air from unpleasant odors... It improves family relationships, soothes and relieves disturbing thoughts.

Vines

A beautiful vine, for example, scindapsus, looks good in a hanging planter. It has green, heart-shaped leaves with yellowish specks. It is unpretentious and perfectly cleans the air. Scindapsus converts lazy energy into activity. It can be placed in the kitchen.

Wax ivy

It is a curly flower with hard oval leaves. Has white, pink or red umbrella inflorescences. The plant neutralizes negative energy in the house, protects the owner from troubles and cleans the air of microbes.

Geranium

Lush curly geranium has many healing properties... It scares away moths and evil spirits, relieves irritability, normalizes sleep and fights disease-causing bacteria. Her mere presence in the house attracts good luck and the fulfillment of desires. The scent of these flowers relaxes and relieves headaches. If the plant withers, then it is believed that one of the household members may get sick.

Fat woman

This plant can be squat or tall, with a thick trunk. He is often called money tree... The fat woman has small dark green leaves that are located on the branches in a symmetrical manner. They look like small coins. Therefore, it is believed that the fat woman is able to attract material goods into the house.

Sansevieria (mother-in-law's language)

Quite tall plant with massive, elongated leaves. They are solid and dark green in color. They also have light stripes in the middle or white spots. The flower improves family relationships and brings harmony. Its leaves are antiseptic, which is why they are widely used in folk medicine... Sansevieria juice is used to heal wounds, and the plant is also capable of stopping blood.

Oxalis

This bushy plant is purple in color. Its leaves resemble a flock of butterflies. During flowering, small white umbrella flowers appear on it. The branches of the flower can intertwine with each other. Oxalis leaves can be used in cooking, for example, added to salads. They taste like sorrel. The plant improves intuition, sharpens the senses. It can be held by those who wish to meet a soul mate and attract attention to themselves.

Cactus (echinopsis)

Has a spherical bit elongated shape... Its ribbed body is covered with small needles. If you take good care of a cactus, it will bloom towards the end of spring. And every year a shaggy soft arrow will appear on it, from which a bud with a wonderful aroma will then open. It will bloom for up to 3 days. The cactus is placed near a TV or computer and in other places with hazardous radiation.

Citrus

All citrus fruits soothe nervous system and relieve stress. The tree can be grown from lemon or tangerine seeds. The leaves, just like the fruits, are capable of having a beneficial effect. Plants secrete essential oils that help calm, relieve stress and fatigue, and promote healthy and sound sleep.

Myrtle or eucalyptus

These plants are perfect for a bedroom. Their leaves secrete substances that make breathing easier and relieve bronchial spasms. It is very beneficial for people with asthma and respiratory diseases.

It is customary to give myrtle to newlyweds, as it is a symbol of long and happy family relationships. It must be carefully looked after so that the plant does not die and does not take its well-being with it.

Araucaria

Thanks to her, the room will be filled with the freshness of the coniferous forest. It is a miniature pyramidal tree with soft needles. The plant cleans the air perfectly.

Spathiphyllum

Many flowers, according to signs, bring harmony and love to the house. For example, spathiphyllum is a symbol of female happiness. He helps the girl in search of her soul mate and keeps the relationship of a married woman.

Aichrizon

This is a small 30-centimeter plant with heart-shaped leaves that will make its owner happy and bring her good luck in love.

Dwarf pomegranate

It is believed that its fruits can strengthen the marital relationship if the husband and wife try them together.

Anthurium

It is recommended to put red flowers in the bedroom. They bring harmony and mutual feelings into the life of a married couple. Anthurium has glossy dark green heart-shaped leaves. This flower is believed to bring good luck to its male owner. Anthurium is a symbol of courage, masculine strength, passion, striving for freedom and love.

Calla

It has long leaves and single folded flowers. She protects the house and generates joy and goodness, and also transforms negative energy into positive.

Camellia

Red camellia can help freshen up relationships. Its inflorescences are similar to peonies. The plant brings success in creativity and career.

Kalanchoe

It has small inflorescences of different colors. This is a real home doctor. The flower heals cuts, treats colds, regenerates the skin, relieves stomach ulcers and even varicose veins.

Cyclamen

Indoor plant with dark opaque leaves, which contain white blotches. Cyclamen inflorescences resemble butterflies, their shade can be different. Most often, one shade fades into another. Flowers have a strong energy. They help get rid of fears, depression, bad dreams.

Calathea

This is a flower with large oval leaves, on which a grooved pattern is applied. During flowering, small white or yellow flowers appear. The flower cleans the air well and absorbs negative energy. Signs suggest that calathea creates a peaceful atmosphere in the family.

Plant and grow plants and flowers at home, and the atmosphere around you will be filled with positive energy and pleasant aromas!

Choosing home flowers is worth not only for their beauty, but also for their usefulness. In city apartments, plants are needed that cleanse the air of dust, microbes and toxic substances, enrich it with oxygen, saturate it with useful aromas and phytoncides. And you should know that there are plants that are more beneficial in the kitchen, where, as a rule, there is high humidity, stuffiness and fumes.

There are those that help to improve the atmosphere in the office - remove the negative effect of electromagnetic radiation from a computer, scanner, TV. And there are indoor flowers that are very useful to grow in the bedroom.

1. Chlorophytum
Chlorophytum is a plant with drooping stems. Its long, linear leaves are collected in basal bunches. The flowers of chlorophytum are small, collected in a loose panicle. Arcuate stems after flowering form bunches of leaves with aerial roots at their ends. Strong specimens have numerous hanging stems with rosettes of leaves.

Chlorophytum is the flower champion for indoor health and is one of the most effective room air purifiers. It absorbs formaldehyde and carbon monoxide and releases oxygen. And if in flower pots put activated carbon, the cleansing properties of chlorophytum increase several times.

This "orderly" also kills harmful bacteria. By the way, it is no coincidence that chlorophytums are never affected by pests.

If you put chlorophytum in the kitchen, it will act more efficiently than expensive air purifiers - it will clean the room of harmful gas oxides and odors in a few hours.

Chlorophytum is one of the most common unpretentious indoor plants. It grows rapidly, and in spring and summer, small white flowers appear on thin stems, and then tiny rosettes of leaves. They can be removed from the plant and rooted.

Temperature: moderate. In winter, at least 18 ° C. Chlorophytum will not die at unfavorable temperatures, but this will certainly affect it appearance... Cold drafts or keeping near an uninsulated window harm the plant.

Lighting: Chlorophytum belongs to light-loving plants. Prefers bright, diffused light. Grows well near the east or west window. It can grow on the northern window, but in a too dark place the plant loses its decorative appeal. The south window needs shading.

Watering: Requires abundant watering from spring to fall and moderate in winter. The soil should be moist at all times.

Fertilizer: fertilizing watering is carried out once every 2 weeks from March to August with complex fertilizer for decorative deciduous plants.

Air humidity: in summer, it is useful to spray the leaves from time to time and arrange a warm shower. Spraying is mandatory if the plant is kept near heating system.

Transfer: annually in February - March. Large plants or old ones are transplanted after two years, but they are fed annually. Soil - 2 parts of sod, 1 part of humus, 1 part of leafy soil and 1 part of sand. Chlorophytum has large thick roots, if they grow, then the pots will crack near the bottom. Therefore, chlorophytum is given spacious dishes.

Reproduction: rooting of daughter outlets, as well as dividing during transplantation.

2. Ficus
It has phytoncidal properties, cleans the air of toxins, so the very place for it is the kitchen or rooms, the windows of which overlook, for example, a busy highway or industrial area. Glossy ficus leaves are ideal for the kitchen: they delay a large number of dust, but they are convenient to wash and wipe. Ficus will also help humidify the air and saturate it with oxygen. It is only important to know that ficuses emit oxygen during the day in sunlight, but absorb it at night. Therefore, they should not be placed in the bedroom, and even more so in the nursery.

The plant prefers lighted places, but not direct sunlight. Watering is moderate. In autumn and winter, it often sheds healthy leaves due to excessive waterlogging. Therefore, experienced flower growers advise not to water the plant in winter, but only to spray the leaves.

Temperature: in the spring-summer period 23-25 ​​° C, in winter most species need a temperature of 12-15 ° C, but they tolerate wintering well in the warmth of the living quarters. All ficuses do not tolerate cold drafts very well.

Watering: water the ficuses evenly throughout the year, increasing watering only in summer. In tree species, the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings; ampelous forms require more frequent watering. Lack of moisture leads to yellowing and leaf fall, which threatens the complete death of small-leaved species. Excessive watering also causes leaf fall and decay of the root collar. Use soft, settled (at least 12 hours) water.

Air humidity: in winter and summer, ficus leaves should be regularly washed and sprayed with water. Use water room temperature.

Top dressing: with a half dose of liquid fertilizer for indoor plants in the spring summer time every 15 days. For large ficuses, granular fertilizers are suitable.

Transplant: a young plant is transplanted annually, it is better in early spring, into a rather dense earthen mixture, consisting of two parts of deciduous and one part of sod and greenhouse lands with the addition of sand and rotted manure. When the pot becomes heavy or bulky, change only the substrate 4 cm deep, taking care not to damage the roots. When planting ficuses in dishes, good drainage should be given so that there is no stagnation of water, leading to decay of the roots.

Reproduction: There are several ways to reproduce ficuses. Propagated by seeds, cuttings and layering.

Seeds are sown in spring in bowls, covered with earth to their thickness. The soil mixture is made up of deciduous land and some river sand. The pots are covered with glass on top, and the crops are kept in a humid environment. Twice a day, the glass is removed for 30 minutes to ventilate the crops. Seedlings with the first leaf dive into the ground of the same composition. Grown plants are planted in pots
with a diameter of 7 cm.

Reproduction by apical cuttings occurs in spring-summer in a mini-greenhouse with bottom heating, using phytohormones.

Ficuses are propagated by air layers from May to September. Below the sheet, a 5 mm incision is made on the trunk from the bottom up. Dip a wet match in dry hormone powder for grafting and stick it into the incision so that it does not close. Wrap this place with wet moss and tie it with raffia, covering it with a film on top. After a few months, roots break through the moss. Then the petiole is cut off below the roots and a new plant is planted in a 10-12 cm pot.

Pests: affected by thrips, scale insects.

3. Geranium
It is recommended to keep geraniums in the bedroom. The beneficial compounds produced by pelargonium (geranium) have a calming effect, which is very important for stress and insomnia. It serves as a "fire extinguisher" for negative energies, aggressive attacks, emotions of anger and irritation. Vibrations of anger are among the most dangerous and destructive of a favorable atmosphere; the longer an aggressive emotion persists in space, the more actively it affects people. Geranium softens the energy of anger; its protective ability extends mostly to the owners of the house.

The plant is unpretentious, easily multiplies. Photophilous - best kept on a windowsill, on the sunny side. In the warm season, it requires abundant watering. To form a bush, pruning or pinching should be done, although geranium does not like frequent and strong pruning.

Reproduction: all geraniums are easily propagated by cuttings throughout the year, most favorable time for cuttings - February-March and July-August. It is better to renew the geranium by cutting off the apical shoot for rooting. When grafting, the cut cuttings are first slightly dried and planted in a substrate, kept dry (rarely watered and not sprayed).

Transplant: Young geraniums need to be transplanted every year. This is done in the spring before growth begins. The capacity for the roots should be small, otherwise leafy shoots will develop strongly, but the plant will not bloom. A mixture of turf, leaf, humus and sand (2: 2: 2: 1) is suitable for cultivating geraniums.

4. Laurel.
The scent of laurel will not only clear the air, but also help get rid of moths, cockroaches and flies.

In medicine, leaves, fruits, extracts and infusions from all parts of the plant are used. The leaves, a well-known spice, have a stimulating effect. They are used for amenorrhea, colic and hysteria. They stimulate the secretion of fluid from the body. In folk medicine, they are used for flatulence. Fruits have the same property.
In folk medicine, extracts from all parts of the plant are recommended as an anticancer agent for localized tumors. It is believed that these extracts can be used for facial skin care.
A location with a bright light suits the Lavra. The plant is able to tolerate direct sunlight. It is recommended to keep the laurel outdoors in summer. Keep in mind that after prolonged cloudy weather (for example, after winter), or the purchased plant is gradually taught to direct sunlight in order to avoid sunburn.
In winter, the laurel should be kept in a bright and cool room.

In summer time optimum temperature for laurel it is in the range of 20-26 ° C, in autumn the temperature is gradually lowered, in winter it is recommended to keep the laurel at a temperature not higher than 12-15 ° C, in this case, wintering is less painful for the plant.

In summer, plants are watered abundantly, with soft, settled water, as the upper layer of the substrate dries up. In hot weather, you can water it twice a day. By autumn, the amount of watering is reduced. In winter, water is limited, preventing the earthen coma from completely drying out. Watering is carried out two to three days later, after the top layer of the substrate has dried.

The laurel prefers high humidity. The plant should be regularly sprayed with soft, settled water. You can put a container with laurel on a pallet with wet expanded clay, pebbles or moss. In this case, the bottom of the pot should not touch the water.

Laurel is fed during the growing season once a month mineral fertilizer.

Laurels tolerate cutting and pruning well; they can be given any decorative shape (round, pyramidal, etc.). Pruning is done around mid-August, when growth ends. The eyes remaining on the plants will develop well before winter, mature, and in spring, with the beginning of growth, they will give strong shoots. In spring pruning, the strongest apical ocelli are removed, the growth from the remaining underdeveloped ocelli is small.

The laurel grows slowly. Young plants are transplanted as needed (when the roots fill the pot), about once every 2 years, adults - after about three to four years. The substrate for planting can consist of leaf (2 parts), turf (1 part), humus soil (2 parts), peat and sand (1 part each). The plant prefers a slightly alkaline or neutral reaction potting soil... Laurel grows better in a small container, therefore, during transplantation, the dishes are taken according to the earth and the development of the root system (it is advisable to increase the size of the pot by 2 cm, no more). This is also taken into account when transplanting plants in tubs (increase the size of the tub by 5 cm). The bottom of the pot or tub provides good drainage.

Plants are propagated by seed, cuttings and division.

5. Aloe
Aloe releases oxygen at night and absorbs carbon dioxide, so it belongs in the bedroom. And he also removes the electrification in the apartment. Aloe is believed to protect the home from intruders and accidents, as well as negative energies. In Hawaii, this plant is believed to bring good luck.

The beneficial properties of aloe vera have been known for several thousand years BC. In the Philippines, aloe juice with milk was used to treat kidney infections, in Japan it was added to drinks for overall strengthening health, and in some regions of India aloe has become an ingredient in national dishes. First of all, this plant is known for its healing effects on the skin: cut aloe leaves were applied to cuts, burns, and wounds. Aloe vera is very useful for sunburn: thanks to its antibacterial properties and the soothing, moisturizing effect on the skin, freshly cut aloe vera leaves relieve redness and itching caused by sunburn, accelerate the natural healing process of the skin. Aloe also helps with more serious skin disorders - for example, such common skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis. Aloe is widely used in the treatment of various diseases and disorders: ulcers, diabetes, arthritis, colds, constipation, headaches.

The Village turned to professional florists and found out the key points that you need to know so that houseplants can last more than a month in your apartment, cut flowers last longer, and watercress sprouts on the windowsill.

What plants are best for home keeping?

Ilya Shinin:"Most unpretentious plants- these are not profusely blooming, more often decorative deciduous species. These include monstera, anthurium, scindapsus, syngonium, spathiphyllum, crassula, echeveria, various sedums, different kinds and varieties of ficuses, ferns. A plant purchased from a store must be transplanted into suitable soil».

Venera Shakurova:“If you need plants that do not require special care, choose ivy, chlorophytum, tradescantia, aglaonema, or cacti. There are more whimsical ficuses, palms, blooming azaleas or orchids, but they become a full-fledged component of the interior. Some plants can be kept at home in winter, and in summer they can be displayed on the balcony: roses, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, cineraria. Recently, conifers have also received the status of indoor: they can be grown at home quite long time, and then transplant to the garden. "

What trends are the most relevant in the field of phytodesign?

Andrey Dvoeglazov:“Trend number one is green walls. A vertical carpet of plants is created due to the fact that they are planted in panels of synthetic felt with prepared pockets of a certain size. They have built-in automated drip irrigation. Form and colors you can set any style and ornament. "

Irina Volkova:“Nobody, of course, says: 'Kalanchoe is in fashion this season.' Phytodesign trends relate more to the decor of vases and pots than plant varieties. For example, it is now customary to plant all kinds of trees in giant designer pots. Small tangerines, lemon, olive, myrtle trees... Another popular trend is florariums in glass. Plants are planted in transparent vases, aquariums and jars so that the soil, pebbles and roots are visible. The super trend is a variety of unpretentious succulents in a long wooden box. Cacti with multi-colored flowers on the tops, planted in one wide pots-dish, look interesting. The style is returned „ hall in a sanatorium “: this is when one huge plant is placed next to a sofa or armchairs. The second life began with hanging structures for plants a la macrame. But the most important thing is to forget about artificial flowers. All designers and florists agree on one thing: a plant that is located where it can be touched and examined must be alive! Better use dried flowers. Lavender, eucalyptus, cotton twigs in beautiful bottles, dried lotus boxes will do. "

Venus Shakurova: “If we talk about actual plants, then today they are, perhaps, ficuses, dracaena and orchids. As for the formats, mini-greenhouses are now popular, that is, a variety of miniature flowers planted in close proximity to each other. However, such gardens require careful and painstaking care. "

How to choose plants depending on the interior?

Irina Volkova:“If you have rooms in the style of Napoleon III, you should think about purchasing exotic plants (ferns, palms, monsters): this is how the aristocrats decorated their houses. Plants will look good in modern high-tech interiors simple forms, with clearly readable leaves, directed upwards, without sloppiness and falling (for example, amaryllis and anthurium). Eco-style or loft-style interiors can be complemented by an assortment of plants planted in a large wooden box with wrought iron fittings, or the very florariums. And if suddenly you want to add vanilla to the apartment in the spirit of Miss Umbridge from „ Harry Potter, look out for begonias and camellias that resemble bush roses, and campanula and azaleas that resemble miniature lilies. You can still find matching planters at IKEA, Crate & Barrel, Zara Home, H&M Home, as well as Wonderwood or at florist stores like the Azalea chain. "

How to select plants depending on the purpose of the room?

Andrey Dvoeglazov: " It is not recommended to place a large number of plants in small bedrooms with sealed windows, as in the dark they absorb oxygen and give off carbon dioxide, which can cause headaches. Plants with fragrant flowers (gardenias, lilies) should also be avoided. A pair of small pots with decorative leafy plants on a window or on a bedside table will be enough. You can place a pot of lavender next to your bed, the aroma of which soothes and helps you fall asleep. True, lavender does not live very long in an average apartment.

In the kitchen, it is better to keep plants with dense leathery (rather than pubescent) leaves, since it is easier to wash off fatty deposits from them. If you have gas stove, plants that can quickly purify the air from harmful impurities - various types of chlorophytums and aglaonems - will not interfere.

There are no significant restrictions in the choice of plants for the living room. Near large window Ficuses will feel good, in the darker part of the room - monstera and philodendrons. Will be appropriate beautifully flowering plants as an alternative to cut flower bouquets and arrangements.

In a bathroom with a window, you can place plants that require high humidity air: various orchids, ferns, saintpaulias, small aroids, arrowroots. In a bathroom without windows, flowers will live only if they are illuminated with phytolamps. Roughly the same situation with the hallway. The shade-tolerant aspidistra, which is not afraid of drafts, will survive in the corridor, but only on condition of additional lighting. "

What pots should you buy?

Ilya Shinin:“The best pots for keeping indoor plants have been and remain earthenware. This material breathes, and therefore root system is in optimal conditions».

Venera Shakurova:“It is most convenient to use a pots with a built-in automatic irrigation system. It can be purchased separately and installed in the type of planter that suits your interior. The shape of the pot can be any, but the size must be monitored. Be guided by the previous container: the new one should be three to four centimeters larger in diameter, which will ensure comfortable growth of the root system, and, consequently, the growth of the ground part of the plant. Too large a planter will greatly slow down the development of flowers. "

Andrey Dvoeglazov:“The most common poisonous houseplant that can grow to the ceiling is Dieffenbachia. Professional gardeners avoid it. "

Ilya Shinin:“There are plants that contain potent poisonous substances in their juice or in separate parts. As a rule, they belong to the families of aroid, kutrovy, amaryllis and euphorbia. "

Venera Shakurova:“Ficuses, hydrangeas, euphorbia, azalea, monstera, croton and many other plants contain some poisonous substances. If there are small children in the house, they need to be protected from trying to taste the flower, but in general, all these plants are completely safe for both people and animals. Allergies can be caused by flowering plants like rhododendron, cyclamen, pelargonium and others with pollen. "

Why do the potted plants we buy in bloom die quickly after purchase?

Ilya Shinin:“When buying a richly flowering houseplant (azalea, cyclamen, campanula, rose and others), it should be borne in mind that this is primarily a forcing crop. That is, to make the plant bloom profusely, the manufacturer uses special agrotechnical techniques that cannot be recreated at home. Therefore, the purchase of such a plant should be regarded as an alternative to cut flowers or a bouquet. The only thing that can be done is to transplant the plant in a timely manner after flowering from the substrate into the appropriate soil and create necessary for the mind environmental conditions ".

What greens can you grow at home without difficulty?

Andrey Dvoeglazov:“Dill, parsley, mint and lemon balm grow easily and quickly. Seeds require minimal conditions: a light window sill and timely watering. Thyme and laurel are also fine, but it is better to buy them with a ready-made bush. "

Ilya Shinin:“Watercress will feel good at home, green onions, lavender, laurel, rosemary, chili. Do not forget about pelargonium and citrus fruits, which saturate the air with phytoncides, thereby purifying it and providing a bactericidal effect. "

What flowers are useful to keep in the workplace?

Ilya Shinin:“Cacti and succulents get along best with the technique, around which dry heated air is formed. Even in such conditions, they need to be watered once a week, not more often. Zamiokulkas, fashionable today, will feel great on the desktop, tropical plant with small fleshy leaves. True, it does not bloom. I advise you to put a small flower on the table so that it does not dominate the rest of the objects and does not distract from work. "

How to choose fresh cut flowers for your home?

Irina Volkova:"V classic interiors pots with hydrangea caps look great. These flowers are hard to endure cold, heat and lack of water, but their beauty overcomes any pain associated with processing. Before placing in water, be sure to cut the stem by three to four centimeters (it is better to cut it right in the water and never with scissors).

In winter, look out for anemones and ranunculus: unfortunately, their season is short. These flowers are adored by all florists! It is better to put them in simple transparent vases: the pattern that the stems create in the water is almost prettier than the flowers themselves.

The floristic counterparts of food products will look great in the kitchen: brassica cauliflower, hypericum berries, floristic artichokes, blackberries and peppers. An incredible aroma will be settled in the house of freesia, lily, chamelacium, fresh green eucalyptus. Calla lilies and amaryllis will add severity.

At home, I often put on my beloved and beloved royal protea. If you want something scary but mesmerizing, bring Protea, leucospermum and leucodendron to your house. "

What to do to make the flowers last longer?

First of all, remove any foliage from the flowers that may be in the water. Otherwise, it will get into the water, start to rot, infect the stem with bacteria and, as a result, the whole flower. In addition, the leaves also love to drink water, so if they are not removed, the flower itself will receive significantly less nutrition.

Use a knife to trim the stem by at least three centimeters and immediately lower the flower into the water (or rather, trim the stem right in the water). So there will be less chances that the air will clog the vessels through which water gets to the flower.

Plants with a woody stem (protea, hydrangea, pittosporum) are briefly placed in hot water to uncork the vessels.

The more often you change the water and trim the stem a little, the longer your flowers will last.

Photos: the-citizenry.com, shutterstock

Good afternoon friends!

Probably, there is not a single person among us who does not love flowers. By the way, this topic is something we are stormy. Many people grow indoor flowers primarily for beauty, decorating the room.

Did you know that plants cleanse the room of negative energy and replenish the supply of positive energy? In addition, there are plants that have a healing effect on the body.

And today we will talk about what flowers you need to keep at home.

List of flowers to keep at home

Geranium

Let's start with my beloved geranium. In the summer, it smells fragrant in my flower beds, not so long ago I transplanted it from the street into pots and now it blooms on all the windows of the house.

Geranium freshens the indoor air. Many people do not like the specific smell of geranium. But it appears only when it comes into contact with geranium leaves. In those rooms where geranium grows, without even touching it, there is always surprisingly fresh and fragrant air.

According to scientists, blooming geraniums are especially powerful.

There is an opinion that it is preferable to have red geranium in every home, but pink geranium also has medicinal properties.

Everyone knows that geranium relieves pain and shooting in the ears.

Juice from geranium flowers and leaves is instilled with nasal congestion and festering eyes.

Geranium water infusion is used for sore throat, kidney disease, dysentery, as a hemostatic agent.

Many more useful properties in geranium, recipes for its use are a separate topic.

Fern

Fern is a powerful energy vampire. His best place in the house is a TV and a computer, because a fern needs a lot of energy for the existence of a fern, that's exactly what it absorbs electromagnetic radiation coming from the TV.

The fern grows fat, growing above vibrations harmful to humans, removing some of this harmful energy for us.

Ficus

Ficus was not deservedly accused of philistinism more than once and was thrown out of their homes.

But this lacquered handsome man maintains a stable atmosphere in the house, prevents irritability, kills harmful microbes, helps with fibroids and fibroids, radiculitis, and even infertility.

So, if you were interested in the question of which flower you need to keep at home in order to get pregnant, know that this is a ficus!

Ficus is capable of doing unthinkable things. Having started a ficus at home, after a while you will find that you have learned to speak beautifully, specifically, clearly, to build beautiful phrases The ficus can even help a child to stutter.

Ficus needs to be kept at home for those who need frequent praise, support, and love heart-to-heart talk.

With him, the house is filled with lightness, joy and tranquility.

Cactus

Everyone knows what helps to remove negative energy from the computer, collects it in itself. I also have a cactus near my computer.

But, in addition, the cactus, having collected negative energy, processes it into positive energy and gives it back to people. This is how he helps us get energy.

I also read this interesting advice: it is useful to place cacti near front door houses outside, so they reflect bad energy from doors opposite stairs and elevators. I don’t know how this can be realized, but if you have such an opportunity, take advantage of it.

Ivy

There is an opinion that climbing plants are driven out of the house of men.

But omens do not come true if you do not believe in them.

But ivy is not only a wonderful decoration of the kitchen and other rooms, it cleans the atmosphere of the house from negative emotions, helps to calm down when it is hard on the soul, and also to overcome bad habits: Quit smoking, drinking and even losing weight.

Ivy helps with diseases of the lungs and bronchi, has a resorbing ability, and can help get rid of any tumor.

Tradescantia

Tradescantia - wonderful flower, which you also need to have in the house. He is an excellent indicator of the situation.

If there are unfavorable zones in the house, this plant will feel bad, its leaves will begin to turn yellow, shrink, the plant turns pale, withers and may die. If Tradescantia is sad, then it’s time to clear the space.

Tradescantia cleanses the house from envy, bad thoughts and evil eye.

Tradescantia juice diluted with water can heal the throat and gums.

The leaves of the plant are applied to wounds, cuts, abscesses.

And how beautifully you can decorate a room if you hang Tradescantia in a basket or flowerpot in front of the window, in vases on the wall!

Spathiphyllum

Do you know what flowers to keep at home for happiness? I know - . My spathiphyllum just recently bloomed after some rest, which is very pleasing.

True, its flowering makes the hostess happier.

They say that with him a single woman will surely find her soul mate, and a married woman - mutual understanding and love between her husband and children.

Spathiphyllum is also called "female happiness".

What flowers can not be kept at home

There are also plants that are dangerous to humans.

Now it is very fashionable to grow lemons, peppers, even cucumbers and tomatoes on the windows. But such plants have poor energy, and are also fed at our expense.

Whatever flowers live in your house, you also need to place them correctly and keep in mind that it is not advisable to keep plants in the bedroom, at least there should be a minimum of them and in no case should the flowers be near the bed.

We all love flowers and decorate our apartments and houses with them. But not all flowers are suitable for this. According to popular belief, some plants can spoil the atmosphere in the house and even cause quarrels between household members. Therefore, when buying a new plant, it will not be superfluous to find out what kind of energy it has and whether such a plant will bring harm. Among florists, there is even a list of plants that must be in every home. Next, we will consider in detail which flowers have positive energy and are considered medicinal.

It is believed that the Spathiphyllum flower brings harmony and happiness to the house. In another way, the plant is also called " female happiness". And it was not for nothing that it was called that. It turns out that the plant helps the lonely not married women meet your soul mate, and for married women it brings understanding and love. The people also say that Spathiphyllum fulfills wishes for a child. To do this, you need to buy a plant and put it in your room. In addition, the flower secretes substances that calm the nervous system. At night, it cleans the air in the room from toxins and makes it humid. Moreover, you can put such a flower in all rooms (photo 1).

According to popular beliefs, the Uzumbar violet brings love to the house. In another way, it is also called the "flower of love". Violet helps maintain peace in the family, as well as avoid various conflict situations. At the same time, white violets relieve depression, sadness, worries. Helps cope with fatigue. Red and pink violets are suitable for the kitchen. They improve mood, protect against disease and provide a sense of calmness. Violets with blue flowers are useful for creative people. They fill the space with energy, give a feeling of tranquility. Contribute to spiritual growth and strengthening of the character of Saintpaulia with purple flowers (photo 2).

Another plant that folk signs worth keeping in the house - Myrtle. This flower is considered by many peoples to be a symbol of a happy and long marriage. That is why it is given to newlyweds for a wedding. But the thrown out and dead plant with it "takes away" well-being and happiness. So myrtle needs careful and constant care (photo 3).

Anthurium is referred to as "male plants". This plant possesses magical properties... It, like Spathiphyllum, helps single girls find a soul mate. It also affects family relationships: - it helps to maintain harmony in marriage. Often this plant is inserted into bouquets along with Spathiphyllum flowers (photo 4).

Beautiful flower - Decembrist Schlumberger. It is called that because it blooms in December. According to signs, if the flowers did not appear at the appointed time, then the family will have happiness and good changes in life. With the Decembrist, a selfish person can become gentle and good-natured (photo 5).

Be sure to buy a Ficus house. The plant has beautiful, fleshy and smooth leaves. In the evening, it saturates the air of the apartment with oxygen and cleanses it of toxins. Such a plant is able to dispel doubts and anxieties. Usually it is placed in the bedroom. Ficus can improve the relationship between wife and husband. If you are near the ficus for a long time, you can calm down and get rid of aggression, worries, anxious thoughts (photo 6).

Well, and of course you can't do without Geranium. Its sheets can be used to treat a runny nose, otitis media, muscle and headaches. She not only decorates the house, but also relieves it of pathogenic microbes and dampness (photo 7).