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When creating a home sky garden, hanging flowers are highly valued for their unique growth patterns and ornamental value. These flowers not only have excellent decorative effects but also effectively save space, adding a touch of greenery and vitality to the home environment. Here are some easy - to - care - for hanging flowers. Whether you're a novice or an experienced plant enthusiast, you can manage them with ease.
Tradescantia zebrina
Characteristics: The leaves of Tradescantia zebrina are colorful and it grows vigorously. It is suitable for being placed in a location with good scattered light. Its flowers are pink, and it prefers to grow in a humid environment.
Maintenance key points: Hang it in the living room with good scattered light or on the north balcony. Water it about once every 3 - 5 days and spray water on the leaf surface, which can accelerate the growth of branches and leaves, and soon it will hang down like a waterfall.
Petunia
Characteristics: Petunia has fragile and slender flower branches, strong branching ability, a large number of flowers, and a rich variety of flower colors. It is a "mainstay" in the flower market.
Maintenance key points: Hang it on the south balcony, provide it with sufficient light. In autumn, water it about once every 2 - 4 days, and occasionally apply some compound fertilizer, and it will quickly fill the pot with flowers.
Atenia cordifolia
Characteristics: The leaves of Atenia cordifolia are thick and juicy, and the flowers are small and delicate. The purplish - red flowers stand out prominently among the green leaves.
Maintenance key points: It likes sunlight. Hang it on the south balcony. Apply decomposed fertilizer once every half - month. Let the branches dry slightly and then insert them into the soil. They can take root in a few days, and it is extremely easy to propagate.
Lobelia erinus
Characteristics: Although the flowers of Lobelia erinus are small, they cluster easily and fill the pot. With a variety of flower colors, it is highly ornamental.
Maintenance key points: Hang it on the balcony window. Apply liquid fertilizer once every 2 - 3 weeks on average, and keep the soil moist, and it will keep blooming profusely.
Trailing Geranium
Characteristics: The branches of trailing geranium are soft and slender, and the flowers are lush and gorgeous. It is an excellent hanging flower.
Maintenance key points: Hang it on the south balcony. Apply thin liquid fertilizer 2 - 3 times a month approximately. Spray a 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution once before flowering, which can make the geranium bloom more and more brightly. Water it once every 3 - 5 days in daily care.
Tropaeolum majus
Characteristics: Tropaeolum majus grows rapidly. Its leaves are round and lovely, and the flowers are as beautiful as nasturtiums. It can bloom throughout the year.
Maintenance key points: Grow it on the balcony or in front of a sunny window. As the vines keep growing and blooming, it will form a hanging flower wall or curtain. It needs to be kept with sufficient water and fertilizer.
Streptocarpella saxorum
Characteristics: Streptocarpella saxorum blooms blue - purple flowers, which are fresh and elegant. It is suitable for hanging maintenance on balconies, window sills, terraces, sunrooms, etc.
Maintenance key points: It likes a semi - shaded environment with scattered light and is afraid of strong sunlight exposure. Usually, "apply thin fertilizers frequently". Pinch the tips when the branches grow to a certain length, which can promote the growth of more side branches for blooming.
These hanging flowers are not only beautiful but also easy to maintain, making them ideal choices for creating a home sky garden. Why not select several types according to your preferences and home environment and make your home life more warm and beautiful?