Watched plants with spectacular flowering: impossible not to remain speechless in front of certain varieties, capable of giving unexpected colors and incredible shapes, even to those who do not have a green thumb.
When it comes to fatty plants that bloomthe common imagination tends to think of something small, discreet, almost invisible. But no: some varieties manage to amaze with explosions of color and geometries to be left speechless. There are no large spaces, not even daily attention. Just choose the right one.
For those who have little time but do not want to give up the beauty of nature, these plants offer a perfect solution: spectacular, autonomous and, in many cases, really easy to grow. Isn’t it a dream to have a corner of the house that blooms even when everything else languishes? After all, it takes little to transform an anonymous balcony into an extraordinary small garden. And it is curious how often it is the simplest plants that give us the most unexpected emotions.
Fatty plants with flowering that transforms a window sill into a show
Among the many varieties, some really deserve a special mention. Take for example theEchinopsisknown for its huge and colorful blooms that seem to come out of a painting. The flowers, even more big than the body of the plant, lasts little, is true, but their beauty is such as to be worth every wait. Or theEpiphylluma succulent epiphity that grows well also at home, and that when she decides to flourish it gives giant corollas with bright tones: red, orange, shocking pink. And then there is the Rebitesmall and compact, but capable of producing a cascade of lively flowers that seem small vegetable fireworks.
Many do not know that even theAloefamous for the healing gel, has its elegant flowering: high ears, with warm tones, which stand out above the fleshy rosettes. It will not be the most flashy, but its presence is capable of giving an exotic touch to any corner. And what about the Stapelia? With its flowers reminiscent of small marine stars, often skeletted and with a curious perfume (at times not very pleasant, but useful to recall the pollinating insects), it is a real collector’s piece.
Easy varieties to grow with surprising flowers
For those who are a beginner or fear to forget to water, there are some varieties that seem made on purpose. Not only are they resistant, but also give blooms that seem to come out of a tropical garden.
Here are some of the easier flower succulents to manage:
- Kalanchoe blossfeldiana: a classic apartment, available in a thousand colors, from the lemon yellow sugared almonds.
- Sedum morganianum (also called “donkey tail”): perfect for suspended vases, it produces delicate pink flowers.
- Mammillaria: small, rounded, often covered with white thorns, but with crown flowers that transform them into small queens.
- Schlumbberter (The so -called Christmas cactus): it blooms in winter with bright red, fuchsia or orange tones.
All these varieties also adapt well to the interiors, just a light window and a vase with good drainage. No stress, only beauty.
When do succulents bloom?
One of the most frequent questions is: but When the succulents flourish? And here the answer is not so simple. Some explode in spring, others await summer. Some, like Schlumbergera, loves surprising in the middle of winter.
The truth is that much depends on the light, temperature and … on patience. Yes, because some fatty plants take years before they bloom. But once they do, the show repays everything. It is not uncommon for, after years of waiting, a small echyeria suddenly decides to launch an elegant and colorful floral stem.
It is often believed that they are “static” plants, but those who grow them knows how unpredictable can be. One day they seem firm, the next day they turn into works of art.
Letting yourself be surprised is part of the game. And maybe, in the meantime, you also learn to look with new eyes what seemed insignificant. Isn’t this the beauty of green?
Those who want to add an exotic but low maintenance touch to their living space, will find in the fatty flowering plants of the perfect allies. It is worth taking a ride in the nurseries, letting yourself be inspired and choosing the one more similar to your style.
And who knows, perhaps the next unexpected flowering will give that pinch of wonder that was missing.
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