During the Spring Festival, in order to enhance the festive atmosphere, many families like to place some ornamental plants indoors. Red plants are especially favored by people because of their bright and festive colors. Below, I will introduce several kinds of ornamental red plants that are suitable for indoor placement during the Spring Festival.
Hippeastrum: Hippeastrum is also known as Red-flowered Amaryllis, Knight's Star Lily, Amaryllis, etc. It is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Hippeastrum in the Amaryllidaceae family. Its bulb is nearly spherical, and its leaves are strap-shaped and grow parallel to the flower stalk. The flower stalk is hollow. The flower colors of Hippeastrum are mainly red, and there are also bicolor varieties such as white-pink and carmine. However, the bright red flowers are the most popular ones. During the Spring Festival, placing a pot of Hippeastrum in the living room or on the balcony can not only add vitality to the room but also symbolize a prosperous and auspicious New Year.
Euphorbia pulcherrima: Euphorbia pulcherrima is also known as Poinsettia, Christmas Star, etc. It is a plant belonging to the genus Euphorbia in the Euphorbiaceae family. Its plant can grow up to 2 - 3 meters high. The stem is erect and smooth without hairs. The leaves are ovate-elliptic or lanceolate, opposite and entire. The most eye-catching part of Euphorbia pulcherrima is its bright red bracts. These bracts are not real petals but evolved from modified leaves. They tightly wrap the yellow-green inflorescence, forming charming "red flowers". During the Spring Festival, placing Euphorbia pulcherrima indoors can both beautify the environment and create a strong festive atmosphere.
Anthurium: Anthurium is also known as Flamingo Flower, Tailflower, etc. It is a plant belonging to the genus Anthurium in the Araceae family. Its plant can grow up to about 1 meter high. The leaves are leathery and dark green. The spathe is broad-ovate, leathery and has a waxy luster. The spadix is yellow or white. Although the flowers of Anthurium are not big, its red spathe is very eye-catching and long-lasting, having high ornamental value. During the Spring Festival, placing a pot of Anthurium indoors can both add to the festive atmosphere and show the host's elegant taste.
Rhododendron: Rhododendron is also known as Azalea, Mountain Pomegranate, etc. It is a plant belonging to the genus Rhododendron in the Ericaceae family. It has a wide variety of species and different forms. Some plants can grow several meters high, while others are only dozens of centimeters high. The leaves are elliptic or oval and entire. The flowers are mostly funnel-shaped or bell-shaped and have rich colors. Among them, red Rhododendron is much loved because of its bright color and lush flowers. During the Spring Festival, placing a pot of red Rhododendron indoors can both create a warm and romantic festive atmosphere and express deep blessings to family and friends.
Cyclamen: Cyclamen is also known as Persian Violet, Sowbread, etc. It is a plant belonging to the genus Cyclamen in the Primulaceae family. Its plant can grow up to about 20 centimeters high and its tuber is flattened and spherical. The leaves are heart-shaped or kidney-shaped and have fine serrations on the edges. The flowers grow singly on the top of the flower stalk, with the petals turning upward and having various colors. Among them, red Cyclamen is deeply loved by people because of its bright color and unique flower shape. During the Spring Festival, placing a pot of red Cyclamen in a place with soft light such as the living room or study can both add to the festive atmosphere and show the host's elegant taste.
The red plants introduced above are all ornamental plants suitable for indoor placement during the Spring Festival. They can not only add vitality to the room but also create a strong festive atmosphere. I hope everyone can have a beautiful and warm home in the new year.
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