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What kinds of flowers are suitable for an enclosed balcony? Today, I'd like to recommend several types to help balcony enthusiasts easily achieve the freedom of flower cultivation and create their own secret balcony gardens.

First of all, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is highly recommended. Its flowering period happens to be in winter and spring, which can add a lot of vitality and colors to the indoor environment. The plant is short and compact, doesn't take up much space, and its flowers cluster together in bunches with rich and gorgeous colors. It's not very demanding in terms of light. The diffused light conditions on an enclosed balcony can meet its growth requirements. Just follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and stopping when it's wet" for watering, and it doesn't need frequent care. You can easily make it grow vigorously and fill the pot.

Zygocactus truncatus has flat stem segments with sharp teeth on the edges, presenting a unique shape. It usually blooms at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The flowers hang down from the top of the stems and are brightly colored. Zygocactus truncatus likes a warm and humid environment. When planted on an enclosed balcony, avoid water accumulation. Pay attention to shading and cooling it down during the hot summer. In winter, keep the indoor temperature at around 10 - 15 °C. During the flowering period, appropriately reduce the watering frequency and increase the illumination time, and it will be covered with flowers on the branches and become the focus of the balcony.

Pelargonium hortorum is also an ideal choice. It has strong adaptability and grows well in an enclosed environment. Its leaves are emerald green and have a unique smell, which can play a certain role in repelling insects. The flowers bloom in clusters with beautiful shapes and come in various colors such as red, pink and white. Pelargonium hortorum is drought-tolerant but afraid of waterlogging. During daily maintenance, pay attention to controlling the watering frequency and keep the soil slightly moist. Meanwhile, provide it with sufficient diffused light, and it will keep blooming continuously, making the balcony always full of a romantic atmosphere.

Plumbago auriculata is extremely heat-tolerant and sun-tolerant, but it needs to be kept warm when the temperature is below 0 °C. It has numerous branches and grows rapidly. You can make a shaping plan according to the space of the enclosed balcony. It has a long flowering period and is hardly affected by pests and diseases. However, it needs to be pruned regularly, otherwise it will easily look messy. It's a rare fresh choice among enclosed balcony enthusiasts!

Saintpaulia ionantha has a small plant type and doesn't take up much space. It is praised by flower enthusiasts as the "king of indoor flowering plants". Compared with Saintpaulia ionantha, Streptocarpus rexii is a bit larger in size. As long as the light intensity during the day is enough to read a newspaper clearly, it can ensure its smooth flowering. It likes water but is not resistant to waterlogging, so it's necessary to spray more water and water less.