Even the most common indoor green plants have some very special varieties to choose from, which will definitely make flower lovers' eyes shine, especially some varieties with leaves with colorful edges or spots. Let's take a look below.

1. Pothos

    The above is a rare green leafed pothos variety with yellow variegation on the leaves. Its English name is global green pothos. Don't think that pothos is very common. It also has some rare varieties, or some niche varieties with variegated leaves. It is worth raising one or two pots. If there are trees or sphagnum moss columns for it to climb, its leaves can continue to grow and form large-leafed pothos columns.

There are common green leaf varieties of green radish, as well as yellow-green leaves of golden green radish, and white brocade on the leaves of snowflake kudzu, marble queen and other varieties. Green radish is easy to maintain, cheap, and has strong adaptability to the environment. Beginners can also try to grow several varieties.

The above is Marble Queen Pothos

When planting green radish, try to choose loose and well-drained soil, such as peat soil + perlite, mixed in a ratio of 4:1. Keep the soil in the pot dry and water it thoroughly during planting. If the environment is warm and ventilated with more scattered light, you can wait until the soil in the pot is slightly dry and water it thoroughly.

The green radish is shade-tolerant and can survive in a place with long-term light exposure, but its growth will be slow. If there is 3 to 5 hours of scattered light every day, it will grow faster. Remember not to expose it to direct sunlight. In winter, it is safer to keep the minimum temperature above 5 degrees.

2. Heartleaf Philodendron

The two varieties of Philodendron hederaceum above are: Philodendron hederaceum 'Brazil' and Philodendron hederaceum 'Micans'.

Heartleaf Philodendron, also known as "heartleaf vine", is a foliage plant with a particularly rich variety. It can grow as a vine, but it is generally grown as a hanging pot plant, with its stems and leaves hanging down, forming a charming hanging pot plant landscape.

Heart-leaf philodendron likes a warm and ventilated environment. When keeping it indoors, pay attention to cleaning the leaves regularly. Do not let the leaves be contaminated with too much dust. You can clean the leaves regularly.

Heart-leaf philodendron likes a certain humidity. Avoid air humidity below 40% for a long time. When growing it as an indoor potted plant, you should also pay attention to placing it in a suitable position. It is best to have more than 3 hours of light a day. Avoid direct sunlight at noon and in the afternoon during the high temperatures in summer. Give it more soft light in other seasons to make it grow faster.

Heart-leaf Philodendron is afraid of cold, so pay attention to water control when the temperature is low, especially when the temperature drops below 10 degrees. When the temperature drops below 4 degrees, don't rush to buy it. If you have already bought it, pay attention to water control and stop fertilizing to avoid frost.

3. Tiger tail orchid

The above is the Buddha's hand tiger tail orchid Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel'

In addition to the common varieties such as gold-edged or silver-heart, there are some unique varieties of Tiger Tail Orchid, including the one mentioned above. The leaves grow very evenly, like several incense sticks placed in the flowerpot. It is very peculiar. It is actually a subordinate variety of the columnar-leaf Tiger Tail Orchid.

The above is Sansevieria cylindrica

The one above is the columnar-leaved Sansevieria, which has a very unique shape. Its leaves are stick-shaped and it is quite pleasing to the eye when paired with some simple ceramic pots.

I believe everyone can grow Sansevieria well. This semi-succulent foliage plant is very easy to grow. Just pay attention to avoid too much water and avoid freezing, otherwise there will be no major problems.

Tiger tail orchid needs to be planted in loose and well-drained sandy soil. Most soils will do. Adding 30%~50% coarse granular substrate to the potting soil can basically prevent root rot. This includes coarse sand, granular soil, coarse coconut shells or pine phosphate.

Before each watering, check the soil in the pot and water it only when it is completely dry. Keep it in a place with more scattered light and keep the temperature above 4 degrees in winter.

4. Spider eggs

Aspidistra, also known as "one-leaf orchid", is a relatively niche foliage plant. If you like large-leaf plants that are pleasing to the eye, you can try Aspidistra. In addition to the green-leaf varieties, there is also the golden spider aspidistra, Aspidistra elatior 'punctata', which has white and golden spots on the leaves. It looks even more charming in the sun.

There is also the white-striped spider plant Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' with white edges on its leaves, also known as the striped spider orchid.

There are many advantages to growing Aspidistra as indoor potted plants. They are all very pleasing to the eye, do not require frequent care, are particularly shade-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and resistant to barrenness, and do not require frequent watering and fertilization. As long as the temperature in winter is kept above 4 degrees, there will basically be no major problems.

When caring for it indoors, you can clean the leaves every one or two weeks to keep the leaf surface clean, which can keep it in better condition.

    The most feared thing when growing flowers is root rot and stem rot. If many flower lovers pay attention to observation, by the time they discover root rot and stem rot, the leaves have almost fallen off, and it is very difficult to save them. Therefore, you must check the condition of the plants regularly and deal with any unhealthy conditions in a timely manner.

1. Pothos root rot

If you can't even grow a green radish well, it will be even more difficult to grow other plants. When the green radish has root rot, it is usually because of overwatering, the potting soil is constantly damp and cannot dry, or it is infected with bacteria, leading to root rot.

Pothos is a shade-tolerant plant, and many people keep it in a cool place without even bright light. Such an environment will definitely not help the growth of Pothos. At least some scattered light (2 to 3 hours or more) is needed. Pothos also likes water, but if the environment is particularly poorly ventilated and light-permeable, or the soil in the pot dries up very slowly, and the temperature is relatively low, in these cases, the water level of the potted Pothos must be controlled.

You should also pay attention to the condition of the green radish. If you find that the leaves are yellowing and the bottom of the rhizome is black or mushy, it means that the rhizome is rotten. The stems of these green radishes can be pulled out by hand. The black and rotten rhizomes are beyond saving. You can only remove the pot, remove the old soil, separate the healthy green radish, and remove all the rotten roots and stems, and cut a few centimeters more towards the healthy part.

After cutting off the rotten roots and stems, there may still be residual bacteria on the stems and leaves, and the old soil must be discarded. The healthy stems and leaves need to be soaked in a sterilization solution before re-cutting. The stems and leaves of the green radish can be soaked in a solution of carbendazim for more than half an hour, and then re-cut into new potting soil, or the bottom of the stem can be soaked in water to avoid the leaves being soaked in water. Keep it in a position with some scattered light and maintain the temperature above 15 degrees. It will take root and sprout again in about two or three weeks.

2. Root rot of the fortune tree

The money tree (also known as Malabar chestnut, Pachira glabra) is particularly fond of light. It is a small tropical tree that likes sufficient light and a warm environment. After it is grown as an indoor potted plant, lack of light, poor ventilation, or dry air are all environments that the money tree does not like.

We can also see some money trees woven into braids on the market, which are several money tree branches entwined together. This type of money tree is the most difficult to grow. The roots at the bottom of their branches are very weak, with some tiny roots. They are cultivated by branch cuttings. If the environment is not well ventilated and light-permeable, it is particularly easy to rot the roots and stems.

If this type of money tree is moved to a large pot, or a large ceramic pot that is not airtight and has poor drainage, the soil in the pot will be difficult to dry, and the leaves of the money tree will continue to turn yellow and fall off. In addition, the maintenance environment lacks light and has poor ventilation, which will soon lead to root rot and the branches will gradually become soft and rotten.

When the leaves of the money tree just start to turn yellow and fall off, but the branches have not yet begun to soften and the roots have not yet rotted, it can still be saved. You just need to move the money tree to a ventilated location in time and gradually increase the light. It must have at least 3 hours of light a day to allow the soil in the pot to quickly cycle between dry and wet, promoting the growth of new buds. Then add thin fertilizer with a lower concentration. Later, keep the money tree in a sunny location and its condition will slowly recover.

3. Christmas cactus root rot

Many flower lovers are not able to grow Christmas cactus well because they do not understand its growth habits. Christmas cactus is not suitable for planting in pots that are too large. It does not need to be repotted frequently. It can be changed every two or three years. The potting soil should be as breathable and loose as possible, and the drainage must be particularly good. The soil can be selected from common peat soil + granular soil + perlite, mixed in a ratio of 5:3:2. Be sure to add enough coarse granular substrate to the potting soil.

If you just bought Christmas cactus with flower buds or it is blooming, don't change the pot when you get home, otherwise the flower buds will definitely fall off. Christmas cactus is suitable for growing in places with more scattered light. It likes soft light and is afraid of exposure to the sun. When the temperature is above 26 degrees, you need to gradually increase the shade, especially the direct sunlight in the afternoon.

When growing Christmas cactus in pots, you must learn to control water. Add water after the soil in the pot is completely dry. When the temperature is low, control the water. Do not let the soil in the pot be continuously moist, and do not let the leaves often retain moisture. Pay attention to avoid low temperatures in the later maintenance. Christmas cactus is very afraid of cold. The minimum maintenance temperature must be maintained at least above 5 degrees, and it is safest to maintain it above 12 degrees.

4. Chlorophytum root rot

If the spider plant you are caring for looks like the one shown below, it is beyond saving. The center of the plant turns black and the roots and stems are all rotten. Even if it still has green leaves, it is useless.

Not many people can kill spider plants, mostly because of bad environment or indiscriminate watering. It is hardy and durable, and can tolerate drought and barrenness. What needs to be ensured is good soil drainage, a moist environment, avoid continuous moisture in the potting soil, and allow the potting soil to cycle between dry and wet, and the minimum maintenance temperature should be maintained above 4 degrees.

When you usually maintain potted spider plants, you can cultivate several more pots as a backup. Spider plants are not difficult to grow, and you need to control the water appropriately. If the environment is not well ventilated and light-permeable, and there is a lack of light, do not water it before the pot soil is completely dry, then it is basically difficult to kill it. Occasionally, drought will make it feel a sense of crisis, and it is more likely to grow creeping small branches.

If the environment for growing spider plants is good, with more than 2 to 3 hours of scattered light every day, spider plants will grow well and it is okay to water them more frequently. But be careful to avoid low temperatures in winter, as they are also very afraid of cold, and the lowest temperature must be kept at least above 5 degrees.

    Whether you buy plants online or in a physical store, you should pay attention to choosing plants that are suitable for growing in your home. Choose appropriate plants according to the light, climate conditions and seasons in your home. The following flowering plants have many flowers and are inexpensive, making them suitable for purchase after the beginning of spring.

1. Potted Rose

There are many varieties of roses, and the flower shapes and colors are different. Before raising potted roses, in addition to choosing easy-to-grow varieties, you also need to see if your home is suitable for growing them. It is best to have more than 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day, and ventilation must be good. If it is an enclosed balcony, the difficulty of maintenance will increase, and poor ventilation will easily cause infection by red spider mites.

Rose varieties suitable for beginners include the common Juice Balcony (red and yellow varieties), Arabian Nights, Woman's Legacy, Elsa and Japanese-style Room, etc. The Juice Balcony variety that balcony parties cannot miss is the Juice Balcony, which has small plants, flowers, easy to grow branches, especially loves to bloom, and has strong resistance to diseases and pests.

Before caring for potted roses, be sure to prepare a few simple fungicides and insecticides in advance, including the common carbendazim and mancozeb as prevention, and spray them once every half a month. If they are infected with black spot, powdery mildew or anthrax, you can use common nadiwin and lunason to remove them. Prepare common imidacloprid and acetamiprid, etc., and spray them every 20 to 30 days for prevention, and you can also treat them after they are infected with pests.

The potting soil for planting roses should be breathable, loose, and rich in humus. Pay attention to fertilizing regularly so that the roses can bloom better and grow stronger.

2. Daisy

The daisies (Bellis perennis) above are very beautiful. Most of their plants are only about 20 cm long, which are suitable for potted plants. The leaves are long spoon-shaped and the flowers look like candies. The flower colors include common pink, white and red.

These daisies are very attractive and easy to bloom. They like plenty of light. During the hot summer months, they need to be shaded more at noon and in the afternoon.

Daisy is a plant that likes coolness and fears heat. It is easy to grow before summer comes. Be sure to check and remove it before taking it home. This plant is more susceptible to aphids (aphids). If you find it infected with pests, you can spray common imidacloprid or thiamethoxam to eliminate it.

When caring for daisies in pots, try not to choose a container that is too large. Water the potting soil thoroughly when it is dry. Apply sufficient phosphorus and potassium fertilizers when preparing to bloom or after flowering to ensure that the flowers can open normally and promote the next flowering.

3. Ancient Rare

Clarkia amoena is an annual herb, suitable for planting after the spring warms up. It starts to bloom in late spring. If properly cared for in the later stage, the flowers can continue to be appreciated until the arrival of frost (above 5 degrees). This kind of herb has a particularly large number of flowers and a short plant, so it is very ornamental.

The ancient sparse wood has a good ability to adapt to the environment. As long as the soil for cultivation is well-drained and sufficient sunlight is provided in the later maintenance, the flowers can continue to bloom.

However, I would like to remind you that the ancient rare plant is afraid of heat. In the hot summer, it must be kept in a cool and ventilated place, otherwise it will be difficult to survive the summer. In a cool environment, it can bloom well. If it is kept indoors, you should also pay attention to avoid dry air, otherwise it will not grow well.

4. Fishing for Bell Willow

There are many varieties of Penstemon campanulatus, and it can keep growing for many years. This herbaceous plant is not very tall, generally growing to 20 to 50 cm. The leaves at the bottom grow into a rosette shape, with flower stalks emerging from the center of the plant. The inflorescence is very tall, and the flowers gradually bloom from the bottom of the inflorescence upwards.

The bellflower likes a warm, ventilated and well-lit environment and cannot be grown in the shade. It is often used to arrange flower borders and is also a very good choice for growing it as a potted herb.

The genus Bellflower likes a warm environment. If the weather is too hot, its condition will deteriorate. If the temperature is above 33 degrees, it should be kept in the shade to avoid direct sunlight in the afternoon. When growing genus Bellflower in pots, be sure to avoid the soil in the pots drying out frequently, otherwise the plant will dry up and the flowers will not bloom normally.

5. Ranunculus

Ranunculus asiaticus can be kept perennial, usually bought as a small tuber at the bottom, or directly bought as a potted seedling. Its leaves resemble celery and its flowers resemble peonies, hence the name.

In winter and spring, we can easily buy potted ranunculus in the flower market. This is a classic plant that likes coolness and is afraid of heat (it grows best at 10-22 degrees). When the weather gets hot, the flowers will wither and the leaves will slowly turn yellow and wither. After removing the dead leaves, you can dig up the tubers at the bottom and replant them when the weather cools in autumn.

During the maintenance period of Anthurium, pay attention to giving it enough light, do not change the pot during the flowering period, the potting soil should be breathable and loose, and have good drainage. Keep it in a ventilated and lighted location. The potting soil will dry quickly and it will grow well. After the stems and leaves grow vigorously, you should fertilize frequently. Remember to supplement potassium dihydrogen phosphate once every ten days or half a month to promote more flowering.

6. Blue Snowflake

The official Chinese name of the blue snow flower is Plumbago auriculata. The flowers are sky blue, and the color changes slightly in different seasons.

In addition to the blue snowflakes, you can also try to grow white snowflakes or red snowflakes. Their maintenance methods are similar. As long as there is sufficient light at home and a warm environment (above 5 degrees), it is basically not difficult to maintain. This plant is heat-resistant and slightly drought-resistant. It does not require much fertilizer. It can still bloom in poor soil, but the amount of flowers will be much less.

Blue snow flower is resistant to pruning and grows very fast, making it suitable for cultivating various shapes. Pay attention to regular pruning when maintaining potted plants so that it can grow more new branches and bloom more.

In the early stage of leaf growth, give the blue snow flower potted plant a general fertilizer. When it starts to have flower buds, add potassium dihydrogen phosphate once every ten days or so to make the whole plant full of flowers.