Flowering plants bloom best in bright natural light.
In a window that receives bright sun all day, however, tender plants may burn.
For a window with constant sun through the heat of mid-day, a cactus garden may be the answer.
An arrangement of several varieties in a sunny window makes a handsome display.
Flowers are composed of a brilliantly colored spathe surrounding a white spike of tiny true flowers.
They produce a profusion of red flowers at the end of their stems.
They are easy to grow and can last for years.
Its important to water it from the bottom by filling the drip tray and letting it absorb the water.
But for flowers, hybrids of the Wax Begonia are a good choice.
The small red and pink flowers will bloom almost continually.
Many are relatively easy to grow, but each has its own growing requirements.
Its best to ask for exact growing directions from the nursery experts where the orchid is purchased.
The flowers, which are actually composed of colored bracts, can last for a long time.
When they fade, new shoots generally have begun growing and will produce new flowers.
It has thorny stems and bushy foliage.
It likes to stay warm.
#8 Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
White-flag is another name for this handsome plant.
A large white spathe hugging a central spike makes up the flower.
In bright light it can produce numerous flowers.
It can grow quite large with flowers rising on tall stems, like white flags.
Its a popular indoor plant that can tolerate full sun.
It blooms in winter and spring and sometimes year-round.
The orange flowers resemble goldfish, giving rise to its name.
Growth slows in winter, and it should be watered sparingly at that time.
