21 Houseplants that Bloom Indoors: Best of Growing Joy Replay

Houseplants are celebrated for their amazing foliage, but I think we overlook another amazing ability, a specific subcategory our favorite indoor plants have — the ability to bloom! Some people say we are intrinsically connected to flowers because, way back when, they signified fruit. Personally, I just think they are joyful as hell with their bright colors, and let's be frank, we all need a little more joy and color in our lives. To give us a better grasp of this beautiful subcategory, I've invited back Lisa of The Houseplant Guru to talk about the must-knows of houseplants that bloom and how reconnecting with this group of plants can help us reconnect to generations we might never know. In this episode, we learn: [01:13] Maria’s garden updates [04:15] Introducing Lisa, a beloved Growing Joy guest [06:38] African violets and their underrated beauty [08:27] What are the differences in plant care between foliage houseplants and blooming houseplants? [13:25] How long should grow lights stay on for flowering houseplants? [14:13] How does photoperiod affect the bloom cycle of a plant? [15:42] Can you put orchids under grow lights? [16:59] Do blooming houseplants need fertilizer? [20:24] What to do when your orchids don’t bloom [25:10] How to get orchids to re-bloom [26:26] Maria and Lisa share their thoughts about collecting plants and moving homes [29:51] Best blooming houseplants for beginners [30:59] Why do you need to turn your holiday cactus all year round? [31:53] What is the trick for beautiful and healthy African violets? [33:36] Best blooming houseplants for beginners (continued) [36:17] Best blooming houseplants for intermediates [38:38] Are Gerbera daisies appropriate houseplants? [39:37] How to make blooms last longer [40:37] Should you fertilize your plant while it is in bloom? [41:04] Lisa’s favorite blooming houseplants [41:44] Where to get Lisa’s latest book! [43:27] Maria’s personal story on how blooming plants connected generations of their family [48:17] Closing remarks Mentioned in our conversation: GJ Episode 133: How To Manage Deer, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Moles, Voles And Other Animals In Your Garden With Brie The Plant Lady GJ Episode 30: Orchid 101 With Chris GJ Episode 84 : African Violets 101 With Lisa Order Lisa’s book “ Bloom: The secrets of growing flowering houseplants year-round ” Do you think blooming houseplants are too tricky? Check out the full show notes and blog for easy-care options that bloom beautifully ! Follow Lisa: Instagram Website Facebook Books Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here ! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon ! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.