Best Flowers and Plants for Balconies
Plants in balconies can be a simple way to beautify the space, provided you know which plants to use and how to care for them. In this section ofSelMagzwe will introduce you to suitable balcony plants and explain the necessary care for them, so stay with us.
String of Hearts Plant
The string of hearts plant has bright-colored flowers. It usually attracts birds, so you need to take extra care of them. These plants generally die off completely in the winter.
Care Tips:
- Indirect Light
- Regular watering to ensure the plant does not dry out completely
- Regular potting soil replacement
Lavender
Lavender is excellent for balconies that receive full sunlight and can endure tough conditions.
Care Tips:
- Needs Full Sunlight
- Water weekly; it can also withstand dry conditions
- Regular potting soil replacement
Staghorn Fern
This plant should be placed in areas that are not excessively hot. It generally tolerates tough conditions well, making it a suitable option for balconies.
Care Tips:
- Needs Indirect Light
- Requires adequate humidity
- Regular watering
- Absorbs moisture through stems
Jade Plant
This plant rarely freezes, so it does not require overly sensitive care. If it receives enough sunlight, it grows and performs well.
Care Tips:
- Exposure to side or full sunlight
- Water weekly in spring, less in winter
- Mix soil with some sand for better drainage
Haworthia
These plants are considered small succulents and are ideal for balconies; they can significantly beautify the space as they grow and stretch.
Care Tips:
- Full Sunlight or Side Light
- Weekly watering in spring and less in winter
- Compatible with any type of soil
PlantAloe Vera
Aloe vera is a sturdy, resilient plant. It does not require much water and grows well if it receives sufficient light.
Care Tips:
- Bright Environment
- Indirect Light
- Watering once or twice a week (wait until the plant is completely dry).
- Use well-draining soil
- Add some sand to the soil
Marigold
Marigold, usually seen in yellow and orange colors, can drastically beautify and idealize the balcony space and does not require hard care.
Care Tips:
- Full Sunlight
- Regular watering
- Use rich soil with proper drainage
Boston Fern
This plant needs side light from the balcony. In this case, it can beautify the balcony space. It has very soft and delicate leaves that usually provide a beautiful green effect.
Care Tips:
- Needs side or indirect light
- Needs constant watering if the soil dries out
- Requires rich soil that retains moisture
Bulbine
This plant has bright orange or yellow flowers and greatly enhances the beauty of the space, also providing good energy to the home.
Care Tips:
- Full Sunlight
- Regular and continuous watering
- Use well-draining soil
Begonia
This plant blooms a lot in the summer, allowing you to enjoy its beauty; however, its flowers die and wilt during winter.
Care Tips:
- Side Light
- Regular watering
- Use well-draining soil
Rosemary
Rosemary usually survives well in winter, and many people keep it on their balconies in the cold season, using it for cooking as well.
Care Tips:
- Full Sunlight
- Water every week or every two weeks
- Light soil with proper drainage
Mint
If you plant mint on your balcony, you will beautify the space and also use it in your cooking; hitting two targets with one shot.
Care Tips:
- Full Sunlight
- Regular watering
- Suitable potting soil
Hosta
This plant is usually planted under trees and in indirect light, as it cannot withstand constant direct light.
Care Tips:
- Side Light
- Moist environment, but do not let it get too wet
- Rich potting soil
Lemon Tree
This tree lovessunlightand can be planted in pots. It also has very beautiful and fragrant flowers, and if cared for well, it can even bear fruit.
Care Tips:
- Full Sunlight
- Continuous and regular watering
- Light soil with proper drainage
Patio Rose
As you can guess from the name, this flower is very suitable for balcony and patio spaces and can grow excellently in pots, provided you use the proper fertilizer.
Care Tips:
- Full Sunlight
- Deep and regular watering
- Use rich potting soil
