What flowers are good to plant on the balcony: 10 popular flower recommendations and maintenance guide
As the pace of urban life accelerates, flower planting on balconies has become a hot topic on social platforms in the past 10 days. This article will combine the popularity data of the whole network to recommend flowers suitable for balcony planting and provide a structured maintenance guide.
1. Popular searches for balcony flower planting in the past 10 days
| Ranking | flower name | Hot search index | Popular reasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | blue snowflake | 985,000 | Heat and disease resistant, flowering period lasts up to half a year |
| 2 | Petunia | 872,000 | Explosive machine, rich colors |
| 3 | Rose | 768,000 | New variety "Juice Balcony" becomes popular |
| 4 | bougainvillea | 653,000 | Drought tolerant and suitable for southern balconies |
| 5 | Geranium | 589,000 | Mosquito repellent effect attracts attention |
2. Adapt flowers to balconies with different orientations
| Balcony type | Recommended flowers | Sunlight demand |
|---|---|---|
| south facing balcony | rose/bougainvillea/sunflower | More than 6 hours of direct light |
| East facing balcony | Hydrangea/Azalea | Soft light in the morning |
| west facing balcony | Succulents/Blue Snowflakes | Resistant to strong light exposure |
| North facing balcony | Pothos/Monstera | Shade tolerant foliage plants |
3. Top 5 must-have balcony flowers for beginners
1.blue snowflake: Resistant to high temperatures of 35°C, with few pests and diseases, it blooms continuously from May to November, and its related Douyin videos have been viewed over 50 million times.
2.Petunia: Pots can be exploded 60 days after sowing, and 78% of users under Xiaohongshu’s “Balcony Flower Sea” label selected it.
3.longevity flower: Weibo #老人growingflowers # tops the list of topics, and the watering cycle lasts for 10-15 days.
4.mint: It can be viewed and eaten, and its sales on e-commerce platforms have increased by 120% in the past 7 days.
5.air pineapple: No need for soil cultivation, suitable for modern minimalist style balcony.
4. Seasonal planting guide
| season | seasonal flowers | Special care |
|---|---|---|
| spring | Pansy/Margaret | Pay attention to preventing late spring cold |
| summer | Blue Snowflake/Wind Rain Orchid | Water once in the morning and once in the evening |
| autumn | Chrysanthemum/Crab Claw Orchid | Increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizer |
| winter | Cyclamen/Tulip | Antifreeze and heat preservation measures |
5. Frequently Asked Questions about Balcony Flower Planting
1.What should I do if space is limited?It is recommended to use three-dimensional flower stands. Recent Taobao data shows that the sales of foldable flower stands have increased by 200% year-on-year.
2.How to prevent and control pests and diseases?Popular sharing from Xiaohongshu: Spraying with garlic water can prevent 70% of common insect pests.
3.How to control watering frequency?Insert your fingers into the soil for 2 centimeters and let it dry before watering. The relevant tutorials on Station B have been viewed over 3 million times.
4.How to extend the flowering period?Weibo gardening influencer Suggestions: Prune remaining flowers in time + replenish potassium dihydrogen phosphate every week.
Conclusion:Choosing the right flowers can make your balcony picturesque all year round. It is recommended that novices start with durable varieties and gradually build their own hanging gardens. The recent Baidu Index shows that the search volume for "planting flowers on the balcony" has increased by 45% month-on-month, indicating that more and more urbanites are joining this green healing action.
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