What flowers are useful for the house. Indoor plants. What flowers should be in the apartment

Flowers fill our lives with aesthetic beauty, looking at them comes relaxation and tranquility. The same applies to the aromas that come from plants. But in addition to external attractiveness, almost every flower carries a lot of useful properties about which few people know. So, today we will give a list of indoor plants that would not hurt to start within the house, as well as what good service they can do.

Hamedorea

This plant is kind of house palm, it belongs to such a family. A very compact and beautiful plant, which is easy to find a place in the office, and even in small apartment. The great advantage of Hamedorea is that it is not whimsical. The trunk of this plant is very thin, it reaches a height of 1.2 meters, however, in room conditions can grow up to two meters. The leaves are thin, have a rich green color. Chamedorea blooms at a young age, about three or four years old, with small yellow flowers that are fragrant. After flowering, small berries appear in these places, the size of which is the size of a pea.

Hamedorea purifies indoor air from harmful impurities such as benzene, formaldehyde, etc. The plant serves as a natural air humidifier, which will be very useful in the cold season, when heating in apartments dries everything. In addition, the plant is absolutely safe for people and pets, so if the latter suddenly decide to taste chamedorea, you can be absolutely calm about their health.

The home bamboo palm relieves the household from melancholic mood and pessimism, gives vivacity. Due to such qualities, it is better to place it in offices, if we are talking about offices, or in the living room, if we are talking about an apartment. But the bedroom is not the best place for her "residence", otherwise it will be problematic to sleep, because it contributes to the exact opposite effect.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera, more popular has under the title of aloe or fool, a very useful plant. It is not so much attractive in appearance as for its unique healing qualities.

The main property of the plant is bactericidal. It resists pests such as staphylococcus, dysentery and diphtheria bacillus and streptococcus. Aloe is effective in irradiation, inflammatory diseases, wound healing, as it significantly accelerates cell regeneration. It also acts as an immunomodulator, contributing to the overall health of the body. The active substances that make up its composition help to improve intestinal motility, providing all possible assistance. In the minimum dosage, it normalizes the processes of digestion and bile secretion.

It was from the juice of this plant that the antibiotic barbaloin was created, which is applicable in the treatment of tuberculosis and skin diseases. Also, its effectiveness has been noticed in the elimination of pancreatitis, and stab and other health problems.

The treatment mainly uses the juice of a plant whose age has reached three years. It is upon reaching three years that it accumulates and forms the maximum amount of nutrients and useful substances. Only the lower leaves are cut off, the length of which is not more than 18 cm. However, for the purpose of healing wounds, you can use not the gel (juice), but the leaf itself, cut along and applied to the sore spot. Similarly, if you pour 150 g of carefully crushed leaves with cut prickly “details”, pour honey (300 ml) heated in a water bath and insist for 24 hours, you can get a mild and natural laxative. And how not to mention its miraculous benefits in getting rid of acne and post-acne.

In addition to medicine, the plant is widely used in cosmetology. With its help, nourishing and restoring face and hair masks, lotions and washing gels, creams and much more are created. Therefore, it would not be superfluous to acquire such a doctor for your own use. Only it is best to take a three-year-old plant at once, so that you can immediately benefit from it.

Asparagus

This plant has more than three hundred species. Belongs to the asparagus family. Some of the species can be eaten, this is just the famous asparagus. However, this is already a vegetable variety that is grown on plantations. But all these species differ significantly in their appearance. The plant is distributed on all continents, it can be found in various climatic zones. For the most part, these are perennial subshrubs, herbs and vines. The leaves are more like small needles. Asparagus is not at all whimsical in care and grows remarkably both in open and closed ground. Indoor plants are often used for landscaping children's rooms, or to create vertical compositions.

This plant releases substances that contribute to the rapid and successful healing of wounds, the healing of bone fractures, and also significantly increase the elasticity of the skin. Asparagus is very useful for people suffering from respiratory diseases. It tends to absorb heavy metals and kill harmful bacteria. Ideal for indoor spaces, be it an office or an apartment. The main thing is to be able to open windows from time to time.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is perennial, which in winter and summer in green. Its shoots are very thick and beautiful. In the wild Kalanchoe conditions can be found exclusively in Africa, as well as on nearby islands. Indoors, this flower is grown more like treatment plant rather than as an element of the interior.

Kalanchoe is characterized by hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal action. It helps heal wounds. The fresh juice of the plant contains a huge amount of useful components, which includes: tannins, organic acids, flavonoids, enzymes and trace elements. Such inner wealth allows it to be used in the treatment of purulent wounds, dead tissues, ulcers, boils, burns. Juice gives good results with cervical erosion and bleeding.

The plant treats acne and acne, removes pigmentation both on the face and on the body. Medical preparations, which include Kalanchoe extract, help restore and restore vision. And if you grow a flower in dark rooms, then it will accumulate even more useful substances that will help you cope with various diseases.

Most often, the plant is used in medicine. So, for example, a tincture prepared from Kalanchoe is rubbed into the skin, which leads to improved blood circulation, which prevents blockage of blood vessels.

For the treatment of trophic ulcers and boils, you can use just such a simple, self-prepared ointment. 15 ml of plant juice combine 25 g of lanolin and 25 g of petroleum jelly. Mix everything so that a homogeneous mass is formed. That's all, a wonderful tool is ready!

With varicose veins, the following tincture is used. Liter jar you need to fill with Kalanchoe leaves, pre-finely chopped. Pour everything with vodka, to the very edges of the container. Close the lid and put in a dark corner for a week. After that, wipe the diseased areas with tincture, in a circular motion moving from bottom to top. The duration of such treatment is from two to three months.

And finally, one more interesting recipe which acts as a preventive measure against the flu. It is very simple: squeeze the juice from the Kalanchoe leaf and wipe the nasal mucosa with it three times a day. The same fresh juice can be used in the treatment of inflammation of the mouth, ears, eyelids, burns and skin diseases.

It is worth remembering that the plant is strictly contraindicated for use in the perinatal period, in the presence of allergies. Kalanchoe is also contraindicated for people suffering from liver diseases, hepatitis, cirrhosis, low blood pressure and tumors.

Pelargonium

You can often see how pelargonium is mentioned as a synonym for geranium, so many people mistakenly believe that this is the same thing. But it's not. The only thing that unites them is belonging to the Geraniev family. Pelargonium is intended for home growing, and geranium for street.

Despite all the external attractiveness, pelargonium flowers do not smell at all. The scope of this plant is very wide, consider some of them.

• For the treatment of toothache. Apply a cut leaf of the plant to the problem area and wait for the pain to completely disappear.
• To normalize the pressure to the left hand, where the pulse is felt, tie a leaf of the plant for half an hour.
• In order to dissolve kidney stones and salt, prepare the following decoction. Crushed leaves and roots, in the amount of one tablespoon, pour a glass of boiling water, put on fire and bring to a boil. After that, leave for five minutes on the smallest fire to reach. As soon as the prepared broth has cooled, it should be filtered and taken in a couple of tablespoons before meals.
• Pour a couple of tablespoons of dry grass with cool, pre-boiled water (a couple of glasses). Let it brew for about two hours. Strain. The infusion is drunk throughout the day in small portions. This composition is used in the postpartum period, as well as in uterine bleeding. Douching can be done with the same composition.
• For the treatment of infertility within a month, you need to take the aforementioned infusion in half a glass 3 times a day.
• To stop hair loss, you need to wash your hair with the following composition for two weeks with an interval of 1-2 days. Pour a couple of tablespoons of dry grass with half a liter of boiling water and boil for five minutes. Then let stand for an hour, strain.
• To treat otitis, mash the leaf of the plant, twist it into a tube and stick it in your ear.
• To get rid of anal fissures, boil a couple of tablespoons of dry leaves in a liter of water for a quarter of an hour. Strain the composition and apply in the form of lotions.
• With sore throat, diseases of the throat and stomatitis, you can rinse with a composition prepared from a handful of dry grass and a liter of water. All this must be boiled for a quarter of an hour. Insist, strain and cool.

homemade lemon

Many people like to drink tea with lemon, but in order to benefit from this citrus, it must be grown without the use of chemicals. No one can guarantee that there are natural products on the shelves of stores. But there is a way out - to grow mini lemons in own apartment. In addition to the natural product, you will get a wonderful aroma that will envelop the entire room and a very beautiful plant that will decorate the interior.

The aroma of lemon is not only pleasant, but can greatly influence the psycho-emotional state of a person. Interestingly, much of what motivates the aroma of this citrus has to do with financial well-being. Therefore, it is very good to place it in rooms where there are constant conversations about money or thoughts about financial well-being. Homemade lemon cleanses the aura of the apartment and frees the thoughts of the household from obsessions. Its aroma pushes a person to action and new achievements.

But this plant is useful not only for its aroma, but also for its fruits. By the way, do not try to grow a lemon at home from purchased citrus seeds. First, it is no longer homemade lemon Secondly, such attempts, as a rule, do not lead to the appearance of fruits.

As with any citrus, lemons contain vitamin C, which helps to increase immune system. The fruits contain a lot of various vitamins that have a beneficial effect on all areas of the human body.

• Lemon leaves relieve fever.
• The fruits of the plant increase appetite, improve digestion, and help reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood.
• If you rinse your mouth with lemon juice, you can suppress inflammation in the oral cavity. Only the juice must be diluted with water, in the proportion: half a glass of water for half the fruit.
• Lemon peel will help relieve headaches. To do this, remove the white skin from the peel and attach the latter to the temples on both sides. Sit in this position for about 15 minutes. After that, red spots may appear in these places - do not be alarmed, this is normal, just like itching and a burning sensation. Headache will start going down soon.
• If you feel the onset of a sore throat - slowly chew fresh lemon zest. After that, you can not drink and eat for about an hour. During this time, essential oils and acid will "work" with the inflamed areas of the throat. This procedure should be carried out every three hours.
• Lemon can also be used in the treatment of corns. Steam your legs well in a decoction of any herb, it is better to take a string, celandine or oak bark. After that, apply a lemon peel with pulp to the problem area and tie it. Repeat the same procedure for three days. Then steam your legs again and very carefully remove the callus.

Lemon juice is often used in the care of problematic and oily skin. Lotions are made from it, added to masks. It remarkably whitens the skin, relieves age spots and post-acne, dries acne and relieves redness. But you need to be extremely careful with it, since it can cause allergic reactions, so do not work with it if you have an allergy test before use, and if there are no negative reactions, you can embody what was planned.

Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum is rightly called a home ecologist. In addition to its visual appeal, it is especially respected for its ability to purify the air. Considering the quality of oxygen in the modern world, this is an invaluable plus. That is why many hostesses install it in the kitchen or in places where someone smokes regularly. All harmful substances absorbed by it, and at the exit it gives clean air. For comparison, it can neutralize up to 80% of the harmful effects of gas stoves.

Available scientific confirmation the fact that Chlorophytum kills pathogenic microflora on an area of ​​about two square meters. Therefore, in order to sterilize the apartment air, only a few pots are needed. And one more scientific fact that near a flower kills up to 80% of microbes.

In addition to its martial qualities, it perfectly moisturizes the air and creates a favorable microclimate in which it is very easy to breathe. But in order for him to give up moisture, he first needs to be given it, so do not skimp on watering him. You can enhance the release of moisture if you add to the water for irrigation Activated carbon.

The flower successfully grasps and holds inside harmful and dangerous substances such as carbon monoxide, acetone, ammonia and others chemical elements. Therefore, it will become a real salvation in places where there is contact with such "pests". By the way, an interesting feature was noticed, the more harmful and chemical components, the more actively Chlorophytum grows.

A group of scientists once conducted an experiment to check how many chemicals Chlorophytum can absorb (and it really feeds on harmful emissions, which is why it grows faster in disadvantaged places). So, what was their surprise when in one day the plant created an almost sterile environment around itself (which is often observed in operating rooms), absorbing all the dirty tricks. And the most interesting thing is that it has tarnished the reputation of many industrial-scale microclimate generators, showing the best results in air purification and humidification.

ficus

This is a very popular house plant, which is due to several factors at once. Firstly, it is not at all whimsical to care for, and secondly, it is miniature and fits perfectly on the windowsill without taking up much space. But before you decide to grow it, you need to know that, according to research, this plant is among the top three in terms of the number of those who can cause allergies.

Do not forget that ficus secretes milky juice containing rubber, which adversely affects asthmatics. In general, milky juice is considered poisonous, so it is better not to contact it. If it gets on the skin, it can cause severe irritation. Be careful not to let animals and children come into contact with it. These are just precautions that must be strictly observed.

Speaking about the benefits, it is worth noting its feature to filter the air, absorb the dust that hovers in the apartment. In medicine, ficus is applicable for the treatment of arthritis, mastitis and sciatica. Special infusions are prepared from the leaves of the plant, with which lotions and compresses are then made. And, of course, it is simply beautiful, so it will delight the owners with its appearance.

Sansevieria

What names does this plant not have, and the mother-in-law's tongue, and the pike tail, and the tongue of the devil, and the snake scythe. About 70 species of this evergreen stemless plant are now known. It can be seen very often in the most different rooms, from apartments to public institutions, and all because special attention Sansevieria is not required. It can easily grow and develop in full shade or under direct sunlight, it is almost never touched by pests and the rarest watering is not terrible for it, just like drafts and too dry or humid air. The only thing that can be fatal is the bay and a long stay at 0 ° C.

So, what are the advantages of Sensevieria:

• the flower gives off a lot of oxygen;
• it purifies the air and kills bacteria;
• those who are near the plant significantly increase immunity;
• able to neutralize harmful fumes;
• absorbs the main harm of radiation from computers;
• in China they believe that he cleans the energy in the house, absorbing all the bad things;
• the smoke of burning leaves has been used for centuries as an effective remedy for headaches.

Rumor has it that if you put a flower in the house, then there will be much less quarrels and troubles in this room. But it is highly undesirable to put it in the bedroom and children's room, since it has a very strong energy, an excess of which will not benefit anyone. It is necessary to be treated with this plant very carefully - toxic substances are part of its leaves. But it is they who act as an ingredient in some preparations of a choleretic, diuretic orientation and laxatives.

Geranium home

Geranium is one of the popular plants among the people. That's just right, it should not grow within the apartment, but on the street. Therefore, such a "pet" is ideal for summer residents and owners of private houses. For some time, everyone was delighted with geraniums, ladies even decorated their hats with flowers and, in general, decorated themselves with them. A wide variety of medicines were prepared from its juice, which fought burns, ulcers and inflammations.

Since ancient times, geranium-based oil has been used to relieve fatigue from muscles and pain from the spine. Compresses with it draw pus from wounds and contribute to the rapid tightening of ulcers. In order to get rid of a runny nose, you need to drip a couple of drops of geranium oil into your nose. Ear pain can be soothed in the same way.

Headache is relieved by simply applying oil to the whiskey, bad mood and depression go along with it. There are a great many recipes using geranium for the treatment of ailments. The leaf of this plant healing properties can be safely compared with the road. If you apply it to the wound, the blood will stop, the reproduction of pathogenic microbes will stop, and the damage itself will heal faster.

Tinctures of the roots of the plant help to cope with hypertension, forget what insomnia and nerves are. It is also applicable for diarrhea, gastritis and colic. At all times, she was credited with the ability to neutralize poisons and relieve stress.

Mother nature made sure that a person always had everything he needed at hand. If you fully know the healing power of plants, then you will come to the realization that to live a happy, long and at the same time healthy life It is possible completely without the use of drugs derived by chemical means. What we have considered today is only a small fraction of what these plants carry in themselves, moreover, in addition to them, there are others that are no less useful.

Choosing home flowers is not only for beauty, but also for usefulness. In urban apartments, plants are needed that purify 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 will bring more benefits in the kitchen, where, as a rule, high humidity, stuffiness and fumes.

There are those that help improve the atmosphere in the office - they remove the negative impact 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. Arc-shaped 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 indoor health champion of flowers 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 cleaners - it will clean the room from harmful gas oxides and odors in a few hours.

Chlorophytum is one of the most common hardy 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 separated from the plant and rooted.

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

Lighting: Chlorophytum refers to light-loving plants. Prefers bright diffused light. Grows well near an east or west window. It can also grow on a north window, but in a place that is too dark, the plant loses its decorative appeal. Shading is needed on the south window.

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

Fertilizer: Fertilizer watering is carried out 1 time in 2 weeks from March to August complex fertilizer for decorative and deciduous plants.

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

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

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

2. Ficus
It has phytoncidal properties, cleans the air of toxins, so the best place for it is the kitchen or rooms whose windows overlook, for example, a busy highway or industrial area. Glossy ficus leaves are ideal for the kitchen: they retain a large amount of dust, but they are easy to wash and wipe. Ficus will also help to 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 lit places, but not direct sunlight. Watering - moderate. In autumn and winter, it often sheds healthy leaves due to excessive waterlogging. That's why experienced growers it is advised not to water the plant in winter, but only to spray the leaves.

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

Watering: Ficuses are watered evenly throughout the year, intensifying watering only in summer. At tree species the soil between waterings should be allowed to dry out, ampelous forms require more frequent watering. The lack of moisture leads to yellowing and falling of the leaves, which threatens the complete death of small-leaved species. Excessive watering also causes leaf drop and rotting 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 at room temperature.

Top dressing: half dose liquid fertilizer for indoor plants in spring and summer every 15 days. Granular fertilizers are suitable for large ficuses.

Transplantation: a young plant is transplanted annually, preferably in early spring, into a rather dense earthen mixture, consisting of two parts of deciduous and one part of turf and greenhouse land with the addition of sand and rotted manure. When the pot becomes heavy or voluminous, only change the substrate 4 cm deep, being careful not to damage the roots. When planting ficuses in a dish, good drainage should be given so that there is no stagnation of water, leading to rotting of the roots.

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

Seeds are sown in the spring in bowls, covered with earth to their thickness. The earth mixture is made up of deciduous earth and a little river sand. The bowls are covered with glass on top, and the crops are kept in a humid environment. Twice a day, the glasses are 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
7 cm in diameter.

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

Air layers ficuses propagate from May to September. Below the sheet, an incision of 5 mm is made on the trunk from the bottom up. Dip a wet match in dry hormone powder for cuttings and stick it into the incision so that it does not close. They wrap this place with wet moss and tie it with raffia, covering it with a film on top. After a few months, roots will 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
Geranium is recommended to keep 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 destroy a favorable atmosphere; the longer the 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 propagated. Light-requiring - it is best to keep on the windowsill, on the sunny side. In the warm season requires abundant watering. To form a bush, pruning or pinching should be done, although geraniums do not like frequent and strong pruning.

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

Repotting: Young geraniums need to be repotted 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 soddy, leafy, humus soil and sand (2:2:2:1) is suitable for growing geraniums.

4. Laurel.
The aroma of laurel will not only purify 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, which are a well-known spice, have a stimulating effect. They are used for amenorrhea, colic and hysteria. They stimulate the release of fluid from the body. In folk medicine, it is 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.
Lavra suits a location with bright light. The plant is able to tolerate direct sunlight. In the summer, it is recommended to keep the laurel on fresh air. Keep in mind that after prolonged cloudy weather (for example, after winter), or a purchased plant, it is gradually accustomed to direct sunlight to avoid sunburn.
In winter, laurel should be kept in a bright and cool room.

In summer, the optimum temperature for laurel is in the range of 20-26 ° C, in autumn the temperature is gradually lowered, in winter it is recommended to keep 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 top layer of the substrate dries up. In hot weather, you can water twice a day. By autumn, the amount of watering is reduced. In winter, watering is limited, preventing the earthen clod from completely drying out. Watering is done two to three days after upper layer substrate will dry.

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.

Feed the laurel during the growing season once a month mineral fertilizer.

Laurels tolerate shearing and pruning well; they can be given any decorative form(rounded, 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 the spring, with the beginning of growth, they will give strong shoots. At spring pruning the strongest apical ocelli are removed, the growth from the remaining insufficiently developed ocelli is small.

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 may consist of leaf (2 parts), sod (1 part), humus soil (2 parts), peat and sand (1 part each). The plant prefers a slightly alkaline or neutral soil mixture. Laurel grows better in a small container, so during transplantation, the dishes are taken according to who the earth is and the development of the root system (it is advisable to increase the size of the pot by 2 cm, no more). The same is 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 seeds, cuttings and division.

5. Aloe
Aloe releases oxygen at night and absorbs carbon dioxide, so it should be in the bedroom. And he removes the electrification in the apartment. It is believed that aloe protects the house from intruders and accidents, as well as from negative energy. In Hawaii, this plant is believed to bring good luck.

The beneficial properties of aloe vera have been known for several thousand years before our era. In the Philippine Islands, aloe juice with milk was treated for kidney infections, in Japan it was added to drinks for general health promotion, and in some regions of India, aloe has become an ingredient in national dishes. First of all, this plant is known for its healing effect on the skin: cut aloe leaves were applied to cuts, burns, wounds. Aloe vera is very useful for sunburn: thanks to its antibacterial properties and 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 has found the widest application in the treatment of a variety of diseases and disorders: ulcers, diabetes, arthritis, colds, constipation, headaches.

Olga Nikitina

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Flowers represent joy, solemnity, create a warm and harmonious atmosphere in the room. A hostess who wants to create comfort and beauty in her home cannot do without indoor flowers. By the way, indoor flowers will not only bring a natural variety of colors to the house, but will also be beneficial to health. Indoor plants, in addition to enriching the room with oxygen and pleasing to the eye, also increase the humidity of the air and have bactericidal properties. What flowers are good to keep at home - this is our article.

Before deciding which flowers are best to grow at home, you need to decide in which room they will be located, evaluate the light and humidity of the room.

• If the room has insufficient lighting and dry air , then here it is desirable to arrange flowers that are resistant to such conditions. Hardy flowers include: passionflower, monstera, syndapsus liana, philodendron, rhombic cissus.
• To add to room with pastel colors bright colors, you can put there flowers such as gloxinia, pelargonium, royal begonia, cyclamen.

We must not forget that Each flower has its own energy:

• Filled with the energy of joy, love for life and the desire to move forward will help hyacinth .
• Lemon - will invigorate and help overcome various phobias.
• Hibiscus (Chinese rose) - will bring joy, love, desire for new achievements to the house, and also help to feel better themes people who suffer from heart disease.
• Violet uzambara - will give aesthetic pleasure and improve the mood of all family members. It can be placed in any room.
• Cyclamen - will help restore the inner harmony of a person, tune in to positive, awaken the desire to do something beautiful, for example, decorate a house or arrange a holiday.
• The best flower for a house where a timid person lives is anthurium . Such a flower will help overcome stiffness and can be placed in any room.
• Suitable for creative people potted spruce , which enhances creative activity. The best place work areas are considered to accommodate indoor spruce: offices, workshops, reception rooms.
• To improve your financial situation, you need to acquire Crassula arborescens (money tree) . It should be placed next to orange tree , then the monetary effect will not be long in coming.

The best colors for the home are those that bring aesthetic pleasure, help in promoting health and improve the atmosphere at home.

People who are thinking about getting indoor flowers need to know which flowers are best to keep at home and which rooms this would be the best option:

For health in every family you need to have aloe flower, which at night, unlike other flowers, does not absorb, but releases oxygen, and besides, aloe juice containing enzymes and vitamins stimulates appetite, has a laxative effect and promotes rapid healing of wounds. Such a flower is best placed in the bedroom, because. it is believed that aloe does not like strangers.

Another medicinal flower is kalanchoe. The juice of this plant will help get rid of skin eczema, as well as cure nasal mucus.

Homemade ginseng is considered a flower called Golden mustache. It, after the formation of 9-12 dark-colored joints on it, is able to help in the treatment of diseases such as pancreatitis, osteochondrosis, pneumonia, diabetes, and is also used for bruises, skin and colds. From this flower - panacea, the juice of which contains a large amount of vitamin C, make ointments and tinctures.


Which flower is best suited for the home is up to you. But the main thing - remember: in order for a flower to bring pleasant emotions, you need to provide it with appropriate care , and then he will repay you a hundredfold.

Creating comfort in own house, very hard to find correct wallpaper, carpets, furniture and other items. It's hard to find the right ones houseplants, which will not only please the eye, but also benefit for one reason or another. We bring to your attention a selection of 25 indoor flowers with photos and names that must grow in the house.

Azalea

Colorful ornamental shrub heather family. The flower comes from India, China, the mountains of Siberia and the Caucasus. The leaves of the flower are small, symmetrical on long legs. The flowers are large, multicolored, curly. Azalea has a lot of interpretations about growing a house. Many sources say that a lush and blooming azalea in the house will bring good luck to the household in the business field.

Aloe (agave)

Shrub plant with dense and fleshy arrow-shaped leaves. The ends of the leaves are covered with spines. The plant may be light green in color or with small white speckles. Aloe can be called a "home doctor", it irreplaceable plant in the house. Helps with colds, headaches, gastrointestinal diseases, diseases of the throat and nose, diseases of the oral cavity, boils and abscesses. An excellent tool in home cosmetology. Effectively stops bleeding.

Anthurium (Male happiness)

Lush houseplant with glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are large in the form of an ear with a single petal around. The flowers are usually brilliant red. The flower comes from South America. It is generally accepted that Anthurium brings happiness to its male owner. The flower symbolizes courage, passion, strength, freedom, love.

Araucaria

evergreen coniferous plant miniature tree with a pyramidal crown. Instead of leaves, the plant has soft green-yellow needles. Araucaria in the house will fill the home with freshness and coniferous aroma. Serves as an excellent air purifier.

wax ivy

An evergreen climbing plant of the dove family. The plant has heart-shaped or oval leaves of dark green color. An umbrella blooms inflorescences, on a long pedicel. The inflorescence can have up to 25 white, pink or red flowers. The plant is native to China. It is believed that the plant protects households from various misfortunes and removes negative energy. The plant cleans the air well and kills germs.

Geranium

Lush houseplant with curly, light green, basal leaves. The flowers are small, lush, on high pedicels, in an umbrella inflorescence. Flowers can be white, pink, red. Geranium is famous for its antiseptic, bactericidal and antiviral effects. Very often, the plant is used in home medicine for the treatment of acute respiratory infections, otitis, osteochondrosis, radiculitis, headache, toothache, pressure normalization, indigestion and wound healing. Geranium is also credited with the mystical properties of determining household diseases, the plant begins to wither and disappears when someone gets sick.

Hippeastrum

Perennial bulbous houseplant of the lily family. The plant is native to tropical America. The leaves are belt-shaped, dense, dark green in color, up to 60 centimeters in height. The stem is single juicy dense, up to 90 centimeters in height. The flowers are large, lily-shaped, collected in an umbrella inflorescence of 2-6 flowers. The color of flowers can be very diverse. The plant cleans the air well.

Cactus (Echinopsis)

The cactus has a spherical symmetrical body with small needles. The body color of the cactus is dark green, the body is ribbed. Blooming cactus, good care, in late spring and every year. The cactus throws out a shaggy soft arrow at the end of which a bud opens. One bud blooms for 1-3 days. The flowers exude a wonderful fragrance. You need to put a cactus in places where any radiation is possible (computer, TV and other equipment). Cacti attract money and protect the house from thieves.

Calla

Lush houseplant with heart-shaped leaves speckled with white or plain, dark green. Leaves on long stems. Flowers solitary on long stalks. The flower consists of one colorful folded petal and the center of the cob. The color of flowers can be white, pink, red, beige, yellow. The flower is native to South Africa. Calla has the magical ability to transform aggressive energy into the energy of joy and triumph. It is customary to consider calla a talisman at home, and also a generator of goodness and joy.

Calathea

Bushy houseplant covered with large oval leaves with a corrugated pattern. The leaves are dark green with light green or burgundy patches. Leaves arranged symmetrically on high succulent legs. It blooms with small yellow or white flowers. The flowers are located low on separate legs. Calathea cleans the air well in the room. The flower is considered to be an absorber of negative energy. According to many beliefs, Calathea brings peace to the family.

Kalanchoe

Lush houseplant with spatulate or oval leaves. The leaves are dark green, shiny, on separate legs, basal. Flowers in inflorescence umbrella, small, color may be different. In the house, Kalanchoe is considered to be a full-fledged "home doctor". The plant is able to heal wounds, regenerate the skin, treat a runny nose, treat stomach ulcers, treat varicose veins veins and more.

Camellia

Lush bushy houseplant. The leaves are oval, shiny, dark green. The flowers are large, red, on separate pedicels. Outwardly, the flower is similar to a peony flower. Camellia in the house, to good luck in creative and career endeavors.

Myrtle

Tree houseplant. The tree trunk is thin, single. The crown of the tree is formed from small branches and small frequent leaves. Crown of myrtle in the form of a ball. Myrtle is considered to be a plant capable of giving eternal youth. The plant brings into the house family happiness and eternal love.

Oxalis

Bushy plant. plant leaves purple. Outwardly, the flower looks like a “flock of purple butterflies”. Oxalis blooms with small white flowers in umbellate inflorescences of 5-10 pieces. The flower has the ability to weave. Oxalis can be eaten in salads and as a substitute for sorrel. The flower is recommended to the house for those who want to attract the attention of the opposite sex. Oxalis has the ability to sharpen the senses and enhance intuition.

Rose

Indoor rose has many varieties. A spray rose is similar in appearance to street roses. A climbing rose does not grow in a room. The tree rose or China rose is believed to bring bad luck. A spray rose in the house is an ancient symbol of wealth, love and prosperity.

Sansevieria (Teschin language)

Bushy massive plant. The leaves are juicy, large, xiphoid. Leaves can reach 2 meters in height. The leaves of the plant can be solid dark green or interspersed with white and even with a light stripe in the middle of the leaf. Sansevieria promotes family well-being and harmony. ethnoscience did not lose sight of the medicinal antiseptic properties of the leaves of the plant. Leaf juice heals wounds and stops bleeding.

Saintpaulia (violet)

Low growing houseplant. The leaves of the violet are oval, dense with a rough surface. The color of the leaves is bluish-green. Each leaf is on a separate leg. The leaves are lying, located in the basal part of the plant. The flowers are regular, on separate pedicels. Flowers can be pink, red, purple, white, yellow or multi-colored. It all depends on the type. According to popular beliefs, violet brings family well-being. The plant is considered a symbol of eternal love.

Spathiphyllum (Women's happiness)

Lush houseplant with glossy, dark green, heart-shaped or oval leaves. Sheets are corrugated. The flowers are large in the form of an ear with a single petal around. The flowers are white, matte. The flower comes from South America. It is generally accepted that Spathiphyllum brings happiness to its female owner. I will return the flower, tenderness, hope, love.

Scindapsus golden

Weaving indoor liana plant. The leaves are oval or heart-shaped, dark green. The leaves may be bordered with a yellow stripe or with yellow patches. The plant in most cases is used as an excellent air purifier. The flower is able to transform the energy of laziness into mobility.

Fat Woman (Money Tree)

Indoor tree plant. The trunk of the tree is dense, it can be both squat and high (depending on the subspecies of the plant). The leaves are small, oval, juicy, dark green. The leaves are symmetrically arranged along the branches. According to Chinese beliefs, the leaves of the tree resemble coins. It is believed that the plant attracts money to the house.

ficus

Tall indoor plant. The stem is dense. single, can be up to 1.5 meters in height. The stem may be brown or burgundy. The leaves are large, oval, juicy, dark green. Ficus maintains an even energy balance in the house. Great air purifier.

Chlorophytum

Bushy houseplant. The leaves are light green, thin and bending, sword-shaped. There is a light strip in the middle of the leaf. There are a lot of leaves on the bush. A plant native to the subtropics. Chlorophytum is an excellent air purifier. The plant is able to fill the air with useful phytoncides. The people call the plant "family happiness." It is believed to bring happiness, comfort and peace to the family.

Cyclamen

Lush bushy houseplant. The leaves are dark green. gray, matte. There are whitish patches in the leaves. Flowers solitary on their own stalks. The flowers look like butterflies. The color of flowers can be varied. Most often, flowers have the correct natural gradient. The plant has a powerful energy. Excellent antidepressant. Drives away bad dreams and dispels fears.

Citrus tree (lemon, mandarin)

The citrus tree in the house can be either a lemon or a tangerine. The trunk of the tree is strong and massive. The leaves are small, dark green, on thin branches. The crown on such indoor trees is often spherical. Most often when proper care fruits form on the tree. The citrus tree in the house is an excellent air purifier. Also, the plant fills the house with citrus freshness, which improves the sleep of the household and improves the general mood.

Eucalyptus

Bushy houseplant. The leaves of the plant are small, dark green, symmetrically arranged on separate legs. Eucalyptus purifies and refreshes the air. Eucalyptus leaves have very beneficial properties for asthmatics. Also, the plant is very useful for people with bronchial diseases and a runny nose.

In the air of any room where people live or work, there are numerous microorganisms. Many indoor plants emit volatile substances that can purify the air from pathogenic bacteria.

Microorganisms are always present in living quarters. Among them there are many that do not cause the slightest harm to people, but there are also pathogens of various diseases. In autumn and winter, the risk of infection with influenza or SARS increases, which are transmitted by airborne droplets. Streptococci and staphylococci are also always present in the premises, and the tubercle bacillus in our time is also not uncommon in places where there are many people.

More and more people began to think about what environmentally friendly methods can be used to clean indoor air. There are indoor plants that absorb toxins from the air, perhaps they are able to clean the house from microbes?

Phytoncides inhibit the development of bacteria

All plants have some degree of antimicrobial activity. It is known, after all, that in a pine forest the air is clean, there are almost no pathogenic bacteria in it. coniferous plants emit phytoncides - biologically active substances that kill or inhibit the growth and development of not only bacteria, but also microscopic fungi, protozoa. Essential oils are characteristic representatives of phytoncides. Phytoncides have not yet been studied enough, because most of them cannot be collected in such quantities to conduct laboratory studies.

Indoor plants also emit phytoncides that can purify the air. Researchers from different countries conducted experiments with different types plants and obtained encouraging results.

To check whether indoor plants really kill bacteria, two identical test tubes with harmful microorganisms were placed in two identical chambers with ordinary air, and one of the chambers was also placed indoor lemon. Through certain time took air samples from the chambers.

According to the results of the study, it turned out that in the chamber where there was a pot of lemon, the air was much cleaner. Not entirely sterile, of course, but it contained several times fewer pathogens than in the control chamber. Pathogenic microorganisms die on their own - for life they need a nutrient medium, suitable conditions (a certain temperature, air humidity). But the presence of room lemon greatly accelerated air purification.

This fact is also confirmed by the experiments of Novosibirsk scientists who conducted air studies in one of the city kindergartens. In the premises of this institution, specially selected plants producing phytoncides (chlorophytum, aloe, begonia, asparagus) were placed. It turned out that the content of microorganisms in the air of this kindergarten was at a level comparable to the air in sterile rooms in medical institutions.

Also published are the results of a study of juice from crushed leaves of pelargonium, aloe and Kalanchoe on colonies of bacteria (staphylococci, tetracocci, bacilli). In accordance with the data obtained, zonal pelargonium has the highest phytoncidal activity of tissue juices. It acts on all types of test cultures of microorganisms. Aloe showed a phytoncidal effect on tetracocci. Kalanchoe did not act on staphylococci and tetracocci, but acted on the sticks.

What indoor plants emit phytoncides?

All indoor plants are capable of producing volatile substances that are released into the indoor air and have biological activity. But not all of them equally affect people and microorganisms.

For example, a room lemon releases a whole range of substances that have a beneficial effect on a person, purify the air, increase efficiency, and resistance to stress. All plants of the citrus family have the same effect to one degree or another.

Coniferous plants are very effective in cleaning the house of almost all common types of microbes. The most common of them is indoor araucaria. Juniper can destroy streptococci and even tubercle bacillus. In ancient times, they fumigated the rooms of the sick. At home, you can grow decorative juniper. Like araucaria, it does not like high temperatures, but grows well in a cool lobby.

Unlike conifers that are difficult to grow, pelargonium (geranium) is found in almost every home. This is one of the most unpretentious indoor plants. And it also cleans the air very well! And our great-grandmothers knew about it well. All parts of the plant contain substances that can neutralize viruses and bacteria. Essential oil Pelargonium also affects the human nervous system: its aroma soothes, relaxes, and improves sleep.

There are a lot of such plants: Kalanchoe, aloe, begonias, chlorophytum, common ivy, cyperus, peperomia obtuse, myrtle, sansevier and others. All these plants have an antimicrobial effect and can become an effective barrier to the spread of various infections.

Very useful plants for gardening a children's room can be asparagus, coleus and spathiphyllum. They purify the air of the room well, do not cause allergies in children. Ferns also fight harmful microorganisms, and, in addition, perfectly moisturize the air, which is especially important in winter in heated rooms.

Aglaonema modestly effectively kills streptococci, monstera, cyperus and small-flowered chrysanthemum are also considered good phytoncidal plants.

Eucalyptus and myrtle are wonderful plants for bedroom gardening. They can be considered an ideal tool for the destruction of viruses. These plants are very useful for people suffering from respiratory diseases.
What determines the amount of phytoncides in the air?

The quantitative content of phytoncides in the air is significantly affected by temperature. In a cold room, volatile substances are released less. An increase from 15 degrees to 20 leads to a significant increase in the amount of phytoncides in the air.

At very high humidity, phytoncides almost do not stand out. But in too dry air, their activity decreases.

The amount of phytoncides in the air does not depend on the illumination.

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