Brighten Dreary Winter Days with Winter Blooming Houseplants
by lanne on Nov 06, 2008 with 14 Comments
These winter blooming houseplants will add a little sunshine to those dreary and seemingly endless winter days.
African Violet
Native to Tanzania, the African violet blooms all year and comes in a variety of colors
Amaryllis
Also known as Naked Ladies or a Belladonna Lilly, the Amaryllis produces beautiful 6 sepals (petals)
Poinsettias
Always a Christmas favorite, Poinsettias come in a wide assortment of vibrant colors.
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe is a succulent that produces small waxy flowers in many colors and is extremely hardy.
Tea Roses
Tea Roses are the perfect potted plant. They come in every color imaginable and can be transplanted in the flower garden in the spring.
Clivia
Clivia are a non-woody evergreen plant and sometimes called Bush Lilly.
Begonias
Because there are so many hybrid types of Begonias, each type has its own ideal growing conditions. If you are not quite sure what conditions are best for your indoor Begonias, you can check here.
Paperwhites
Paperwhites are a member of the Daffodil family and are a very popular forcing bulb.
Christmas Cactus
The Christmas Cactus comes in many vibrant colors and blooms for 6-8 weeks right around Christmas time. Christmas Cactus can be propagated very easily as well.
Orchid
The Orchid Family is the largest family of all flowering plants.
Azalea
Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron family and make wonderful houseplants.
Cyclamen
One of my personal favorites, Cyclamen is sometimes called Primrose or Persian Violet, although it is related to neither one.
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BC Doan | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
Beautiful flowers to cheer me up during those dark days of winter. Great article, Lanne!
Glynis Smy | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
I love the vibrancy of this article! beautiful pictures, that Kalenchoe is growing in my friend’s garden and no one knows (knew) its name, I can impress her with my new found knowledge now! Thanks
CHAN LEE PENG | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
Wow, the flowers grab my attention! Take care!
Darlene McFarlane | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
They are all so beautiful. I love Cyclamen and Orchids and have actually had good luck with them. Maybe I will get some again to keep the winter blahs away.
JT | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
Urk! There’s a spider on the clivia! I don’t want one now!
Judy Sheldon | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
Lovely flowers to chase away the winter blahs. I loved them. Thanks!
Unofre Pili | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
It warms my heart.Thank you maam.
valli | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
Nice article and beautiful flowers.
lanne | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
Thank you all for your comments. I wish my home was full of all of these. There`d be no blahs for me.
Anne Lyken Garner | Nov 7, 2008 | Reply
A really fun way to brighten up your home during the cold, dark winter months.
MikeZ | Nov 7, 2008 | Reply
My fav is the orchid. but all your photos are just as beautiful.
C Jordan | Nov 7, 2008 | Reply
Cheery article with some lovely pics.
Athlyn Green | Nov 7, 2008 | Reply
What a good suggestion about the Azaleas as houseplants. I never thought of that.
philip71108 | Nov 29, 2008 | Reply
well the season for Poinsettias are coming. good photos