Beyond Poinsettias: Houseplants That Bloom in Winter

Beyond Poinsettias: Houseplants Houseplants That Bloom That Bloom in Winter in Winter

Opt for types like ‘Cheerfulness’ and ‘Erlicheer’, which have a less-offensive aroma. Opt for types like ‘Cheerfulness’ and ‘Erlicheer’, which have a less-offensive aroma. 1. Paperwhite ( Narcissus papyraceus ) 1. Paperwhite ( Narcissus papyraceus )

Getting Christmas cactus to rebloom takes a bit of coaxing in the form of light and temperature control, but it’s so worth it. Getting Christmas cactus to rebloom takes a bit of coaxing in the form of light and temperature control, but it’s so worth it. 2. Christmas Cactus ( Schlumbergera ) 2. Christmas Cactus ( Schlumbergera )

Rosemary probably won’t bloom, but the scent alone is enough to bring cheer to your indoor spaces. Rosemary probably won’t bloom, but the scent alone is enough to bring cheer to your indoor spaces. 3. Rosemary ( Salvia rosmarinus ) 3. Rosemary ( Salvia rosmarinus )

Orchid blooms last for months, so it’s best to choose a plant with buds that haven’t yet opened to get as much longevity out of them as possible. Orchid blooms last for months, so it’s best to choose a plant with buds that haven’t yet opened to get as much longevity out of them as possible. 4. Moth Orchid ( Phalaenopsis ) 4. Moth Orchid ( Phalaenopsis )

Give them bright, indirect light and plenty of humidity and you’ll enjoy a flower frenzy all winter long from indoor begonias. Give them bright, indirect light and plenty of humidity and you’ll enjoy a flower frenzy all winter long from indoor begonias. 5. Begonias ( Begonia ) 5. Begonias ( Begonia )

It can be hard to determine if a peace lily will flower , but it tends to send up stems in February. It can be hard to determine if a peace lily will flower , but it tends to send up stems in February. 6. Peace Lily ( Spathiphyllum ) 6. Peace Lily ( Spathiphyllum )

One of the more unusual and upright houseplants, flowering maple blooms almost nonstop. One of the more unusual and upright houseplants, flowering maple blooms almost nonstop. 7. Flowering Maple ( Abutilon spp. ) 7. Flowering Maple ( Abutilon spp. )

Give this nontoxic plant a trim once it blooms, since jasmine tends to get leggy. Give this nontoxic plant a trim once it blooms, since jasmine tends to get leggy. 8. Jasmine ( Jasminum ) 8. Jasmine ( Jasminum )

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