Some houseplants are able to absorb moisture, others establish themselves in water, and a few adapt to high temperatures while maintaining their elegance.
In the living room, bathroom or kitchen, discover 5 plants that support heating.
The aloe vera
Caring for aloe vera is easy, even for those without a green thumb.
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From the Aloeaceae family, aloe vera is a tropical and subtropical succulent plant that requires significant but not direct sunlight.
If possible, it is better to place it near a window and which is accustomed to withstanding extreme heat.
This evergreen perennial whose height is estimated between 50 cm and 1 m, is recognizable with its thick leaves.
Its content, the gel, is renowned for its medicinal properties and used in the field of cosmetics.
When it blooms in summer, pretty yellow flowers with orange tones in the form of clusters appear.
Its maintenance is easy, even for those who do not have a green thumb.
The dryness of the soil (sandy or poor soil) being a good indicator, watering with water at room temperature to avoid too great a difference in temperature varies between once and twice a month.
Water about once during the winter period, when plant activity is calmer.
Good to know :
If it finds its balance in your interior, it is possible that a new shoot will emerge next door.
The cactus
Infrequent watering with ambient water is recommended for cacti.
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Many of them are feared because they sting and yet, their decorative function, both quirky and exotic, even original (some having incongruous shapes) proves to be very effective due to their durability and low maintenance in daily.
The cactus requires infrequent watering with ambient water.
It is preferable to intervene when the soil is dry, and avoid letting the water stagnate, otherwise the roots will rot and lead to the degradation of the plant.
Clay balls or gravel can facilitate the frequency of watering and in particular prevent humidity from settling.
In spring, watering is advisable twice a month, in summer three to four times and once a month in autumn.
In winter, its frequency must be spaced out, or even forgotten during the dormant period.
In summer, it can be placed on your window sill to take advantage of the heat or even the heat wave, before returning to its quarters when the first chills return.
This plant known for its resistance needs intense natural light to do well and whose soil is both drained and sandy.
Good to know :
Some cacti are flowering.
Read the fileCacti, succulents and succulents: all our advice
Sansevière
Sansevière is also known for its depolluting qualities.
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The sansevière is also known by the sweet names of "
knife
", "
snake plant
"
or
"mother-in-law's tongue
", because of its long pointed leaves united in different shades of green sometimes tending towards light yellow.
Considered as tough, it is an ideal plant for those who do not know how to maintain a plant over the long term.
However, some conditions must be followed, such as exposure to light but indirectly or in partial shade, supplemented by watering twice a month during the year and monthly during the winter.
It is better to water sparingly to avoid excess water.
If this rhizomatous perennial grows in an environment with light, suitable soil, an unexpected flowering could appear some time later.
Sansevière, a persistent subtropical succulent plant, is also known for its depolluting qualities.
Advice
To maintain the growth of the plant, do not cut its tip, even if it has a paler or damaged color.
Read the filePerennials: all our advice
Beaucarnea
The beaucarnea which also bears the name of elephant's foot, because of the shape of its wide stipe.
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The beaucarnea which also bears the name of elephant's foot, because of the shape of its wide stipe (
the equivalent of a trunk, editor's note)
, its thin and long dark green evergreen leaves at its top.
Arranged in a rosette, this plant is reminiscent of poorly groomed hair.
Belonging to the Asparagaceae family, it is found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Beaucarnea is a plant that does not tolerate temperatures below 10 degrees.
To have a dazzling flowering between spring and summer, Beaucarnea must be installed in a sunny climate or in partial shade and evolve in a soil that is both drained and light.
It must also be accompanied by light watering when the surface soil is dry on average between 3 and 6 times and once or twice in autumn and winter.
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Yucca
The yucca needs soil that is both draining and light.
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Being part of the agavaceae, the yucca is recognizable with its wide and long trunk, its top with wide, thick and persistent leaves of an intense green and with at their tip, a thorn.
Afraid of excess humidity, this perennial plant needs soil that is both draining and light and requires a very sunny location.
As for watering, it varies according to the season: from spring to autumn, between three and six times a month and once a month in winter, provided that in any case the soil is only dry.
They are expected to bloom between late spring and early summer.
Advice
Repotting in a larger pot every three years or so allows your houseplants to flourish more and ensures a longer lifespan.
