Tips and suggestions for growing indoor flowers | Indoor Plants | Gardening Australia

00:00 The video begins with an introduction to growing indoor plants for their ornamental foliage, but the focus of the video is on bringing colorful flowering plants indoors.

00:23 The first recommendation is the phalaenopsis orchid, which has long-lasting flowers. To revitalize a phalaenopsis flower, it is recommended to cut the stem back to the second or third node, which will trigger the plant to sprout a new flower spike.

00:48 Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytic plants that require a specialist mix with big chunks and a weak dose of specialty Orchid feed every fortnight to encourage more flowers and healthy roots. They like bright indirect light and a warm, humid spot.

01:15 The second recommendation is the bromeliad, which produces long-lasting flowers from the center of its rosette. Bromeliads are low-maintenance plants that don't require much sun and only need occasional watering. They have striking, fluorescent shades of pink, magenta, and neon purple.

01:45 Most bromeliads flower just once, but during this time, pups or platelets start to form near the base of the rosette, and these can be detached to form new plants. Bromeliads are epiphytic plants that need a free-draining mix when grown in a pot, and they should be fertilized with a weak liquid feed.

02:13 Anthuriums are recommended as one of the longest bloomers among indoor plants. They have dazzling colors and big fancy leaves. Anthurium is Greek for "tail flower" because of the tiny flowers arranged around a fleshy tail-like spathe or spike. Anthuriums need medium to bright light and should be grown in a well-draining orchid bark mix. They like to be moist but not soggy.

02:58 The final recommendation is Hoyas, which will flower in the warmer months if given at least half a day of bright or dappled light. Some species may take years to reach reproductive age, so if they're not flowering, they may be too young. Most Hoyas are epiphytic plants, so they should be grown in a free-draining mix and fertilized with a controlled-release fertilizer in spring and summer.

03:45 The video concludes by emphasizing the power of flowers and the desire to invite dashes of color into our homes.