5 Easy To Grow Flower Plants

Gardening

oi-Amrisha

By Amrisha Sharma

Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 16:36

A flowering garden creates a vibrant and colourful mood and ambiance in the house. Growing and maintaining gardens make people think twice before sowing seeds but easy to grow flower plants doesn't require much maintenance. Lets take a look at the easy to grow and maintain flower plants for your home.

Easy to grow flower plants:

Pansies: This colourful flower is great to plant and grow this winter. Water the plant and leave for one hour before planting it in container. Always plant pansies in a frost free container with easy drainage holes. The plant can be kept from full to partial sun.

Orchids: These are the largest group of plants in the world with more than 30,000 known species and hybrids. The colour of orchids add to the mood of the embers in the house. Growing orchids is not difficult. Plant orchids indoor or outdoor but provide medium light, not too hot or cold temperature and humidity. It doesn't require frequent watering so water them every 5-10 days, depending on the time and temperature.

Rose: This is another easy to grow flower plant. There are different types of roses in the family and these flowers spread the aroma around! Little maintenance is required for pruning and keeping the plant in shape but the plant is easy to grow. During the growing period, water the rose plant regularly and keep them in partial shade. Use liquid fertilizers while growing plants.

Marigold: It is one of the most commonly grown flower plants in the garden. Marigold plants are easy to grow and the flowers spread colour in the garden. Moist fertile soil is best for growing marigold plants. Add fertilizers and compost every month if the soil is not moist. Keep the plants in partial sun and water once daily.

Begonia: This flower plant is found in most of the houses. Begonia looks like roses and can be grown in pots, containers or hanging baskets. Begonia plants can't survive in frost so plant them indoors during the winter season. You can grow begonia seeds or plant cutting. Fertile soil with proper drainage and sunlight helps grow begonia plants easily. If planted indoors, use liquid fertilizer every month.