A brief introduction to the characteristics and classification of foliage plants

There are many kinds of indoor foliage plants, and the differences are also large. At the same time, the growth environment of different indoor locations is also very different. Let me introduce it to you.

What is an ornamental plant?

Foliage plants are mainly ornamental leaves. The color, shape and texture of leaves determine their ornamental value. Foliage plants generally have a certain shade tolerance and are suitable for cultivation, display and viewing in indoor environments. Although some foliage plants can also flower, the foliage value is usually higher than the flower value. In addition, the ornamental period of foliage plants is long, not limited by seasons, a wide variety of species, beautiful posture, and convenient management and maintenance, which make them indispensable materials for indoor greening decoration.

classification of foliage plants

Very shade-tolerant indoor foliage plants

Very shade-tolerant indoor foliage plants are the most shade-tolerant indoor foliage plants, such as Aspidistra, ferns, white reticulate grass, tiger orchid, star anise, Saxifraga, etc. It can also be viewed for a long time under very weak indoor light. It is suitable to be placed in an area far away from the windowsill. It can generally be placed indoors for 2-3 months.

semishade-tolerant indoor foliage plant

Semi-shade tolerant indoor foliage plants are indoor foliage plants with strong shade tolerance. They are suitable for placement in north-facing windowsills or in areas far away from windows with direct light. Generally, they can be placed indoors for 1-2 months.

male indoor foliage plant

Positive indoor foliage plants require sufficient indoor light, such as variable leaf wood, rose, chrysanthemum, short-ear fish tail sunflower, desert rose, iron begonia, caltrop flower, dahlia and so on. The indoor short-term storage period is about l0d.

drought-tolerant indoor foliage plant

This kind of foliage plant for water requirements are not high, because its leaves or stems are thick, can store a lot of water for the main body to survive, generally this kind of foliage plant leaves will also have a thick cuticle and waxy layer, can prevent water evaporation to the greatest extent, and this kind of plant is most suitable for growing in a low humidity environment.

Semi-drought-tolerant indoor foliage plants

The leaves of this species are thick and can store a lot of water in the roots, which is relatively low compared to drought-tolerant indoor foliage plants, but many of its leaves are needle-like, which can reduce water evaporation, but it can only survive for a short time in dry environments.

neutral indoor foliage plant

This kind of foliage plant needs water very much in the growing season. If there is no water, the leaves will wither and wither, and it has high requirements for soil moisture, generally about 60%.

The above is an introduction to foliage plants, I hope you like it.