Indoor Garden
Hey there, would you like to see my small but charming, I like to think it is, indoor garden? Well, get ready because here it comes.
I'll start with the orchids. We have quite a few right now of differing sizes and colors. A few months ago they started to show signs of new flower growth and that's always exciting.
Now heading into spring they are really starting to bloom. I wonder if indoor plants know what season it is? Maybe they can tell by the amount of light that comes through the windows - who knows?
What I like most about orchids is that they stay in bloom for a long period of time and will continue to produce new flowers indefinitely after they go through their natural dormant period. They are really a good bang for your buck sort of flower.
This pink colored orchid is particularly pretty in my opinion. I like its vibrant color and the unique and untricate pattern that it has.
We have quite a few succulents as well. Any type of succulent is great for an indoor garden. Succulents tend to be very hearty and very low maintenance.
Many varieties can go for long periods of time without needing to be watered and they tend not to be too picky when it comes to sunlight - lots of sun or little and they've always done well for me. Other plants can be the opposite in that regard. A fraction of a little too much or too little sunlight and they may wilt and die or burn up like dead leaves in a hot summer. Succulents are easy peasy in comparison to those types.
We've had this aloe vera plant for years now, probably 5-8 or something like that. It started out as one very small plant and now it is made up of 15 or so medium to large sized ones. We really should separate them all into their own individual pots. Self propagating plants are great if you want to expand your home garden at no additional cost.
Of the three plants in this next photo I only know the name of one. The tall one on the left hand side is a type of ficus. I have know idea what the other two are though. There are so many different plants out there and new ones are being bred all the time. It's impossible for me to know them all. This ficus is new and quite immature at the moment.
My wife recently set this table up by one of the windows and I think that it looks pretty good there.
I worry a little that the sun will be to harsh though, especially for the orchid which tend to like indirect sunlight. We keep the middle blinds closed normally though so I'm hoping that it will be alright. It's also over top of a register for the furnace so it may dry out quickly in the direct heat. The more I'm thinking about this the more I'm begining to wonder if it's really a good place at all. Time will tell I suppose.
So beautiful 😃
Thanks 😁
WoW! The display is charming!
Lovely pots, that I can see your cat wanting to sit beside... the good thing is that they might be too heavy for her to kick them out of the way 😆
I like the patterns on the orchids, and I grew an orchid for one year. The plant in the blue pot is really pretty. Similar to croton but more delicate it seems.
Yeah, you'll have to monitor the effect of the sunlight and switch them around if/when necessary (hopefully when/if it's not too late).
I think they'll be alright though:)))
Haha yeah the cat can't really climb on that small table luckily. She is actually pretty good not to push things off surfaces, though many cats like to do that sort of thing.
What happened to your orchid? Did it die or did you have to give it away?
My best friend gave me the orchid to brighten up the boat. The orchid was thriving until we decided to sell the boat and it was dead just about the same time that we handed over the boat to the new owner 🙃
I see. Well nothing lasts forever
Haha, that very true:)
Orchids are beautiful! I have only one though, but yes... they flower for ages!!
Yeah I like them a lot. I like flowers that last
Absolutely :) What is not to like, right?!
Yes exactly 💯
My wife's pretty proud of her plants, too. They're budding and germinating and the other terminology, she tells me where to dig and stuff.
Figured that was more appropriate for your comment section than my weed plants and how the outdoor's doing surprisingly well for North Carolina but'll never compare to the indoor.
Haha you could have mentioned the weed plants lol its legal in Canada now. People can grow up to three plants at home I believe
A beautiful little garden you have set up. Every plant is unique and charming. I like the succulents most since they are self-reliant.
Yeah succulents are great because they look nice and are super easy to care for.
What a lovely little garden in pots and a natural decoration of the house too!
I like the white orchids in white pots.!
White orchids are classic. They always look nice. Some orchid colors can be a bit much
Your succulents look awesome!!
I need to do now indoor gardening. So far this year everything is too cold outside which is not normal!!
Our weather is up and down this year. Hot and cold and repeat.
Succulents are great for indoors. Super easy to maintain and they can be pretty cool looking.
It is exactly that hot and cold and hot and cold that has humped a lot of my "hardy" plants. I was quite bereft that my little lollipop tree out front just turned brown and died. Its like a plant conspiracy!
Yeah it's hard on plants. How is the new bamboo doing? I hope that is staying strong 💪
It is doing ok, not really grown much. Spring is normally when they sprout a bit but with the weather is just sort of maintaining a holding pattern. It looks quite healthy though which is smashing!
Hopefully another the or for weeks it might suit our a new cane or two!!
Yeah it takes time for plants to take root. Then they really get going. Glad to hear that it is healthy.
healthy for now!
It had better not die, I will go to the underworld and haul it back with righteous fury if it does!
That would be for your wife though of course, not for yourself, right? 😉
Why, yes... of course! I would spare no effort for her delightful bamboo!!! 🤣
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All your indoor plants are pretty.. I like to have succulents and cacti in my room too...they make you feel relaxed and feel close to nature....
We don't have any cacti. I should get some. They are very cool and easy to care for as well.
I'm amazed by the beauty of your indoor plants. Such a good stress reliever having them inside the house. They release anxiety and wearies away.
I like it!
I agree that just having plants around can be relaxing and reduce stress. Good point
Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks 😁
Looks so pretty much amazing these plants, look like you nicely taking care of them. Loved it❤️
Thanks. Yeah we are doing our best 😬
You have incredibly beautiful flowers😍 The pots are fantastic too.
Thanks. We are slowly collecting plants. We have a lot of pots to fill lol
Wow! Your indoor plants are amazing. They bear beautiful and blooming flowers that made the room more beautiful. You're very good in taking care of them plus the choice of pots, so beautiful.
Thanks. Yeah we have a lot of pots at the moment. More to be filled 😄
This is so cute! We have the same vibe, i'm an indoor plant lover ☺️
Plants in the home really create a nice atmosphere
Your houseplants are doing well! I like the different colors and shapes of pots you've used, too. I have a few succulents, and appreciate their lack of need for constant attention.
Yeah we have a ton of pots, mostly small ones. I dont know how we got so many.
Succulents are great for that.
It's also beautiful and relaxing to have plant inside the house ..it reduce stress while watching the plants..
Yes that is very true 👍
Oh I love your indoor oasis! Those orchids are magnificent. My brother is also a lover and grower of orchids, although I think here in SA our confused weather is triggering the blossoming of more than just orchids. As for your aloe vera - it is by far one of my favourite plants. Simply jammed full of healing power
Yeah our weather here has been all over the place as well. Aloe vera is great. Its useful and cool looking 😎
The expression should be cool as an aloe instead a cucumber!
Haha yeah that's true! Good alteration 👍
Loved this indoor garden! It's so neat and pretty and the light coming through is just magical. I've never grown orchids but I can see why people like them! I enjoyed this very much.
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, orchids are very pretty and they stay in bloom for a long time, usually 3 months or even longer. They re-bloom often as well.
Lovely! The phals look like they enjoy the light.
The calathea looks fabulous, I just killed on of that.
and the succulents look healthy. Great little indoor garden.
Thanks. So far the plants are doing good there. 👍