While things may be drab and dreary outside, that doesn’t have to be the case inside your home! Adding winter-flowering plants to your indoor collection provides beauty and cheer to your interiors.
Brilliant Blooms
While the warmer months boast some pretty stunning blooming plant varieties, there are a few options that don’t mind the cold! Winter-flowering plants don’t mind that the days are shorter and colder; they are still willing to showcase their beauty. With proper care, you can enjoy blooms all winter long.
Peace Lily
Give peace lilies a chance this winter! While they are tropical plants that love warmth and humidity, they don’t mind lower-light conditions, making them great winter-blooming plants for inside your home.
Keep peace lilies in humid conditions by setting up a tray of water and pebbles under your plant. Brown leaf tips signify that your lily is getting a bit crispy and needs an extra dose of humidity. Err on the side of underwatering, and your peace lily will likely thrive.
One more thing to watch out for: Just because it likes low-light doesn’t mean it wants to be shut up in the closet with your summer supplies! If your plant has pale and curled leaves or isn’t blooming at all, you may want to relocate it to a sunnier spot.
African Violets
These plants are the darlings of the winter-flowering indoor plant family. They have sweet little flowers in shades of periwinkle, lilac, and pink. Getting the light “just right” for African violets can be a game of trial-and-error, but when you get it right, they are perfect plants for your office or anywhere you want a pop of color.
Bright, indirect light for about 12 hours a day is perfect, and they need 8 hours of darkness to push out those gorgeous blooms. Rotate your African violet to distribute the light evenly, so it doesn’t grow lopsided. It’s best practice to water African violets from the bottom to avoid spilling liquid on their fuzzy, sensitive leaves.
Amaryllis
When you imagine stunning winter-flowering indoor plants, you are probably thinking of amaryllis. Amaryllis are a staple in most holiday arrangements with their glorious white, red, or pink blooms. You can grow amaryllis from the bulb or shop around to find one that has already begun growing. If you’re hunting for bulbs, remember that bigger is better! Bigger bulbs mean bigger blooms.
Amaryllis grow well in cooler temperatures, particularly when they are blooming. A temperature between 55-65 degrees during flowering will prolong the bloom stage of this plant and keep it lighting up the indoors with its bold colors. Keep your amaryllis in a south or east-facing window in bright, indirect light to help it grow strong and healthy.
Amaryllis grow well in cooler temperatures, particularly when they are blooming. A temperature between 55-65 degrees during flowering will prolong the bloom stage of this plant and keep it lighting up the indoors with its bold colors. Keep your amaryllis in a south or east-facing window in bright, indirect light to help it grow strong and healthy.
Anthurium
Not only are anthurium’s beautiful winter-flowering plants, but they also keep our houses safer by purifying the air! These low-maintenance stunners come in hues of apple red, vibrant pink, vivid orange, jewel-toned purple, and creamy vanilla. No matter what your holiday color palette is, you can find an anthurium to match.
Anthuriums are the indoor winter-flowering plants that keep on giving—they can continually produce blooms that will last up to six weeks. When growing them indoors, keep them in north or east-facing windows, so they don’t get scorched. Keep them moist but don’t soak them; they are prone to root rot if they get soggy. A healthy anthurium can provide you with waves and waves of gorgeous flowers that you can use in bouquets and as gifts.
Poinsettia
Poor poinsettias are often treated like disposable decorations. With some care, your poinsettias can survive the holidays and provide you with gorgeous winter flowers beyond December 25th. They don’t require a lot: 6 hours of bright, indirect light every day, mild temperatures around 70 degrees, and consistent moisture.
Take them out of the foil wrapping they come in before watering and let the excess water drain out to prevent rot. If you’re usually a doting houseplant-lover, incorporate these winter-flowering beauties into your regular plant-care schedule, so you don’t forget to water them.
If you’re wondering where to buy winter indoor flowers in Alexandria, Belle Haven, or Lothian, come visit one of our Greenstreet Gardens locations. We’re always happy to help you find your perfect plant match!