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All deciduous plants. Decorative leafy plants for the garden. Ginura - flower "blue bird"

Decorative deciduous plants captivate with the beauty of their leaves. They have a dull, but very fragrant flowering.

This subgroup of representatives of the flora is intended for decorating small rooms, offices.

Plants are used in flower arrangements for interior phytodesign.

general description

Decorative leafy plants easily retain the characteristic structure, as well as the incomparable shade of their leaves. Prefer good top dressing, spacious containers and systematic watering. They love plenty of sunlight. They grow well on loggias, glazed balconies and greenhouses.

Indoor ornamental deciduous plants have a rich variety. This class includes a large number of different subspecies. Some of them are unpretentious, others require increased attention.

Species, varieties, names

Let's take a closer look at decorative leafy houseplants with photos and names.

1. 1. - used in decorating household plots and small offices. Give the room an unparalleled beautiful view, and in outdoor gardens- quiet secluded places. Prefer abundant sunlight. Some subspecies may require crown formation.
      
      
      • - a large perennial plant with a powerful root system. Reaches in height over 7 meters. It has large leaves, reaching a length of more than 5-6 meters. The leaves are covered with a thin layer of waxy coating. blooms in summer period. After flowering, it forms emerald fruits.
      • - a large fruit tree. Can grow on household plots, as well as in room conditions. In height reaches 18-20 meters. Requires the formation of a crown. IN bad conditions hardly blooms or bears fruit.
      • - found wide use thanks to numerous useful properties. Easy to form a crown. In height reaches 10-16 meters. The life expectancy of this representative of the flora can reach more than 300 years.
      • - is an evergreen tree, reaching a height of more than 9 meters. Has a wide spreading crown big amount stems. Forms a very smooth bark and small thorns located on all branches of the tree. Obalaet shiny leathery leaves of oval shape.
      • - can grow in open ground. Used to decorate garden compositions. Can be used as a hedge. It has leathery shiny leaves. Blooms with miniature white flowers having a wonderful aroma.
      • - is an evergreen tree, reaching a length of 20-25 meters. Has slow growth. It has a spreading pyramidal crown with a large number of stems. Forms oval-shaped woody cones.
      • - is evergreen fruit tree. Can be used to grow indoors. It blooms with miniature fragrant flowers in winter period. Requires good lighting. It has an active growth rate.
      • - an evergreen fragrant tree. It has miniature snow-white or pink flowers. Has miraculous properties. In ancient times, this representative of the flora was considered endowed with magic power.
      • - a wonderful evergreen representative of the flora. In height reaches 3-5 meters. It blooms with miniature fragrant flowers. Forms fragrant fruits. It can also be used as decoration for any interior.
      • - has gained wide distribution as a "tree of autographs". It has wide thick leaves on which you can write various words or phrases. Over time, the inscriptions are scarred. The plant has a wide root system. Forms fruits in the form of brown boxes.
      • coccoloba- is low evergreen. Adapts to any growing conditions. It has a wide leafy crown with a large number of stems. It has large whole leaves of emerald hue.
      • - is shade-tolerant plant. It does not tolerate sudden changes in temperature, cold gusts of wind. In hot weather requires shading. In bad conditions, it forms internodes.
      • - includes more than 30 different subspecies. Refers to ornamental plants. Differs in unusual beauty and unpretentiousness.
      • - incomparable ornamental plant. Used to decorate interiors. It has elongated leaves of an emerald hue.
      • - amazing fragrant plant. It is used in landscape design to decorate flower arrangements. Has a short stature.
      • - elongated plant unusual shape. Has hanging leaves. In height reaches no more than 3 meters.
      • - a beautiful ornamental plant. Differs in an unusual coloring of leaves. Likes a lot of sunlight and additional feeding.
      • Pittosporum- Grows well indoors. Blooms all summer. It has a wonderful fragrant aroma. Responds well to top dressing.
      • – amazing plant originally from France. It has unusually shaped leaves. It has a climbing stem, reaching a length of more than 5 meters.
      • - a low-growing plant, reaching a length of 1-2 meters. It has miniature lanceolate leaves. Blooms with snow-white axillary flowers. Forms small fruits similar to plums.
   2. - used for landscaping home gardens. Can be used to form amazing landscape design. This category plants are represented in culture by a huge variety of shades, shapes and characteristics. Shrubs can be both fast-growing and slow-growing. They reach a height of 0.5 to 3 meters. They don't like cold winds.. Some subspecies require shady protection from the sweltering rays of the sun.

1. 1. - are a great decoration for greenhouses and interiors. Associated with luxury, with a slight touch of exotic. They have a lignified trunk with spreading branches. They have fan or pinnate leaves, reaching a length of 0.5-3 meters. They form flowers in the axils of the leaves. They are divided into bushy or dwarf. These plants are native to the southern tropics.

1. 1. - are evergreen flowering plants. They have a wide variety of species. They have an elongated stem with lateral branches. They do not tolerate frost and temperature fluctuations. They require shelter for the winter of the root system. Planted to decorate flower combinations. They also decorate hedges, nets, complex pyramids, arches, fences. Harmoniously combined with plants of light emerald shades.

1. - differ from other species in their incomparable narrow leaves, collected in small bunches. They have miniature flowers with loose panicles. They have drooping arcuate stems. Grows well in both shade and sun. Prefer loose, breathable soil. Can be grown in greenhouses winter gardens, as well as in the form of indoor crops.
   
   • - differs from other subspecies in narrowed fan-shaped leaves with snow-white stripes. Differs in shade tolerance and thermophilicity. Can endure adverse weather. It tolerates cold snaps, sharp gusts of wind and waterlogged soil.
   • - grows in large rooms or in greenhouses. It has cranked hollow stems. It has narrowed linear leaves, reaching a length of 6-10 cm. It blooms once at the age of 33 years. Dies after flowering. In room culture, it is recommended to use dwarf subspecies.
   • - tropical perennial. It is a small tree with a swollen trunk base. Thanks to such a trunk, this representative of the flora can accumulate the required amount of moisture. Branches after flowering. Has a wide root system.
   • - has more than 250 different subspecies. Grows indoors as ampelous plant. At the tips of the branches, it forms snow-white-brown flowers, similar to pinheads. Due to the lack of light, the reeds are able to lean down.
   • - includes more than 2000 different subspecies. It has curved, emerald-amber leaves, reaching a length of more than 35 cm. It can be grown in room and greenhouse culture. It has a short branched root system.
   • - has elongated linear leaves, collected in a loose panicle. Possesses drooping arcuate stems growing from aerial roots. It has hanging branches with numerous leaf rosettes.
   • - has more than 400 different subspecies. It has straight triangular branches. It has narrowed lanceolate leaves, collected in long umbrellas. It blooms all summer with miniature emerald flowers. Forms brown spikelets, similar to cereals.
2. - have spear-shaped pointed leaves, collected in small bunches. Very hardy to grow in the shade. Thermophilic. Prefer moderate watering and spraying. Can be used to decorate flower arrangements. grow on garden plots, closed greenhouses, winter gardens. Some subspecies contain milky juice.
   
   
   • - a large ornamental plant with oblong lanceolate leaves. Requires constant spraying. It can overwinter indoors near central heating. May cause hypersensitivity in people allergic reactions.
   • - has more than 150 different subspecies. Very capricious, requires certain gardening skills. Therefore, it is recommended only for professional flower growers. It does not tolerate sudden changes in temperature. Grows well in hydroponics.
   • - includes 11 different subspecies. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a wide rhizome. It has large, solid, asymmetric leaves. It has dense bracts and spike-shaped inflorescences. In height reaches more than 80 cm.
   • - herbaceous perennial, reaching a height of 65-85 cm. It has large emerald and pinkish leaves. It has tiny, inconspicuous, but very fragrant flowers. Blooms in spring and summer. Prefers plenty of sunlight.

Decorative leafy houseplants- representatives of the flora, beautiful in their structure and beauty. This class includes a large number of different subspecies, thanks to which they have gained wide popularity among fans of floristry. Plants have beautiful decorative leaves and colorful fragrant flowers.

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Every owner who decides to have indoor plants in his house pursues his own goals. Someone wants to make a particular room more attractive, while someone seeks to maintain more fresh air. There are a lot of those for whom houseplants are like little children, whom they love to take care of and care for.

However, for those who are not yet completely familiar with indoor plants, it does not hurt to get to know them better. All indoor flowers can be presented in the form of several groups:

• Decorative flowering;
• Decorative leafy;
• Succulents.

Decorative flowering indoor plants

This group is the largest of all presented. They attract attention with the color of flowers, the duration of flowering and life.

Quite popular in the group of decorative indoor plants are indoor flowers, grown in vases, which are used by many as bouquets. The most famous among them are primroses. However, they do not please the owner for long due to their fragility. Therefore, they quickly fade, after which they go into a state of rest. However, if properly cared for, they root system can remain active further, and in the fall they can be transplanted into open ground.

• Hyacinth. This plant is liked by many growers for its flowering duration, which lasts for several weeks. It grows best where it can be provided. sunlight, moderate watering and coolness. You also need to consider that hyacinth gives off a persistent odor that can adversely affect individuals.
• Crocus. These primroses stand out for their rich palette, but they are very capricious, therefore, in addition to frequent watering they need additional lighting and top dressing.
• Primrose. This plant can compete on equal terms with the queen of flowers - the rose in terms of color and saturation. Many growers often include it in their greenery knowing how easy it is to care for and how beautiful it can be when it blooms.
• Chrysanthemums. It is not so difficult to grow autumn chrysanthemums at home. This task has been simplified due to the fact that in stores you can buy seeds of a wide variety undersized varieties. The plant has a compact size, so it can decorate any window sill. For many gardeners, this flower is one of the favorites due to its diverse color scheme as well as ease of maintenance. Many flower lovers note the versatility of this plant, so in summer a flower pot can be kept on a balcony or terrace. If the gardener is familiar with the tricks of growing chrysanthemums, then this flower can bloom in him from mid-summer.

Houseplants available today for growing at home can be represented in the form of two main groups, which differ from each other in terms of flowering. The greatest representation in them are plants in which flowers open in summer time. Therefore, if you add a couple of flowerpots to your green corner, where winter-flowering plants grow, you can enjoy greenery at any time of the year.

However, such a variety of representatives of the flora forces the owner to be very attentive to each plant. However, it is important to remember that flower arrangements were most harmonious. They must provide for each other comfortable conditions development, as well as present the same requirements for temperature regime, watering and lighting.

Sun loving indoor plants

These flowers, when provided with sufficient lighting, can also please the gardener with your buds.

Decorative leafy houseplants

This group is quite numerous, and it includes not only non-flowering plants. In addition to them, it is customary to include plants that have not very attractive flowers. One of these is begonia, which today provides decorative-flowering and decorative-deciduous varieties.

The uniqueness of ornamental deciduous plants is given by the fact that during the dormant period the plant does not have an attractive appearance. And even though the plant does not bloom in winter, this does not mean that it can do without appropriate care at this time of the year. Among plants there are those that are very demanding on different conditions cultivation.

Depending on the appearance, plants of this type can be presented in the form of the following groups.

Climbing

The prominent representative of this group is tradescantia. The homeland of a flower that does not create a hassle to care for and easily propagates is the rainforests of America. One of the features of Tradescantia is that it quickly increases in size. So it's no wonder she found wide application for decorative purposes for wall decoration, window openings. The plant looks most impressive in winter gardens and greenhouses, where it can very quickly decorate the ground with a beautiful carpet formed from bright shiny leaves.

straight growing

This group of plants also does not bypass the attention of flower growers, which they attract with their original appearance.

poinsettia

Experienced flower growers know this flower under the name "Christmas Star". It can be explained by amazing bracts, which in their appearance are very similar to stars. main reason The name is that this plant blooms on Christmas Eve. However, in order for the plant to show all its beauty on this day, you need to follow certain rules for caring for it. To do this, care should be taken to ensure that he is provided with a long daylight hours and regular watering.

Croton

This representative of euphorbia stands out not only for its spectacular appearance. Its other feature is the white juice that appears at the slightest damage. Indoor specimens are rarely higher than 3 meters. Against their background, wild-growing species look more impressive, which can reach and large sizes. Although over time the leaves of the plant acquire a different shade, this does not prevent them from remaining beautiful. Croton feels best in a room where it is provided good lighting and comfortable thermal conditions.

Begonia Bauer (brindle)

This type of begonia bears little resemblance to the original, as it has no decorative value. When the time comes for flowering, flower stalks must be cut off, otherwise the plant will waste vitality. During life cycle Bauer's begonia grows quite quickly, it is often necessary to carry out transplants. If desired, you can accelerate the growth of the aerial part, for which it is necessary to select slightly cramped containers for the roots.

succulent houseplants

This group of indoor flowers is also quite numerous and includes, in addition to those unknown to beginner growers, many traditional species.

Aloe

This plant is valued not only because of its decorative properties but also the ability to cure many diseases. Of greatest interest are the leaves and juice, which have been used in traditional medicine, hematology, cosmetology, as well as the treatment of colds. There are no special requirements regarding the growing conditions of this plant.

fat woman

Under natural conditions, the plant grows in South Africa and Madagascar. Among them, there are often specimens that, in wild nature can grow up to several meters in height. However, before deciding to grow a fat woman in the house, it must be taken into account that arsenic is present in the composition of the leaves of this plant. This may not be safe for those flower growers who keep animals in the house.

Kalanchoe

This flower is known as the home doctor. It is valued by specialists for the presence of properties of biogenic stimulants. Kalanchoe leaves and juice are very valuable, with which you can heal wounds, stop bleeding, and fight infections. In addition to the above advantages, Kalanchoe is attractive and unpretentious in care.

Conclusion

The modern variety of indoor plants can amaze any novice grower. Therefore, it is especially difficult for them to choose indoor flower. However, even here it is possible to give quite effective recommendations. Do not take on the cultivation of complex plants because of little experience. It is better to choose for yourself well-known varieties, which have accumulated extensive experience in growing at home. Then they will not only not cause trouble, but will also help you acquire the necessary knowledge in order to start breeding rare houseplants after a while.

Decorative leafy plants for the home

This section contains tips for caring for decorative foliage plants. These are perennial herbaceous houseplants with beautiful exotic leaves that, with their shape, color and size, will decorate any interior no worse than a flowering specimen. This also includes flowering species with luxurious leaves, the flowers of which are not very attractive, and they are usually cut off so as not to spoil the appearance and decorativeness of the plant. Ornamental leafy plant usually looks elegant all year round- it does not have a pronounced dormant period, like all flowering ones. But, the fact that the plant is not flowering does not mean that it can be less cared for. Some types of decorative leafy indoor flowers are very capricious in care, so we recommend that you read the articles about proper care at home, presented in the section.

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When choosing plants, gardeners traditionally pay considerable attention to the characteristics of their flowering. However, in many respects the perception garden design determined by the impression of the deciduous arrays that form the basis of the composition. concept decorative leafy plants can be considered conditional experienced designer able to emphasize the decorativeness of any foliage, successfully choosing combinations of colors, shapes and textures.

About contrasts

Contrasts inevitably attract attention, allow you to place the necessary accents, so this technique is actively used when creating compositions in open, well-observed spaces and in the busiest corners of the garden. The most striking are contrasting combinations of plants according to several characteristics at once. An example of such a composition is a group of plants consisting of both coniferous and deciduous plants with various form and leaf color :( Pinus strobus) as background for ( Salix alba) and – holly ( Acer platanoides) and silver ( Acer saccharinum).

A traditionally attractive combination of perennials, grown mainly for the characteristics of their foliage, such as, for example, geyhera, hostas,. Here bright contrast is created not only by color, but also by the texture of leaves, a combination of their shapes. However, like any spectacular accent, such compositions should be used with a sense of proportion, since their expressiveness can leave the impression of excess, obsession, pretentiousness.

If you want to create a place in the garden for a relaxing holiday, peace, finding harmony and balance, soft contrasts and smooth transitions of color shades are preferable. Landscape design, built on sharp contrasts, on the contrary, energizes and encourages activity.

About color

The predominant color of the foliage is green, in all its variety of shades. And sometimes gardeners are tempted to add variety to the created composition by filling the garden with plants with variegated foliage, leaves of yellow and purple hues. When used wisely, plants with unusual leaf color really bring life to the garden. For example, such varieties look good together ( Physocarpus opulifolius) How Dart`s Gold And diabolo. But an excess of bright colors can lead to the opposite effect: dark purple foliage, with its abundance, acts depressingly; a lot of colorful multi-colored spots creates a feeling of slovenliness, disharmony; an excess of yellow foliage evokes despondency, reminiscent of autumn.

Pleasant to the eye are refined compositions, designed in silvery shades; the usual, it would seem, greenery is also distinguished by nuances of color, which make it possible to compose harmonious monochrome compositions that create an atmosphere of calmness, conducive to reflection.

Combining various decorative and deciduous plants in the garden, one should take into account the seasonality of their color.. Properly composed combinations at any time of the year do not lose their attractiveness. Some plants remain decorative until winter, decorating a fading flower garden with bright colors, such as, for example, blood-red geranium (Geranium sanguineum) or (Kochia). Arriving at the plant nursery for seedlings, be sure to ask how the foliage of your chosen shrubs and perennials looks like with the onset of autumn - this will help you choose the right place for them in your garden.

About size and shape

When landscaping a site, choosing combinations and composing compositions, one should take into account not only the color, but also the shape and size of the leaves. So, against the background of conifers, plants that have similar in shape, but contrasting in size foliage always look advantageous: grayish-blue carnation ( Dianthus gratianopolitanus), carnation pinnate ( Dianthus plumarius), (Dianthus deltoids). In its turn, ( Cerastium) and styloid phlox ( Phlox subulata) are an excellent backdrop for conifers.

A background composition that is balanced in terms of the shape and size of the leaves is important if the main emphasis is on a combination of various foliage colors. For example, by combining various varieties barberry Thunberg ( Berberis thunbergii), which differ in the color of the leaves, place around them ( Sedum) with rounded leaves or ( thymus).

About the right background

In general, the choice of background is a significant factor, since the perception of the composition as a whole depends on it. Contrasting combinations will be more expressive against the background of plants of a calm, soft color. Large-flowered species win against the background of elegant openwork foliage - such as, for example, asparagus officinalis ( Asparagus officinalis) or pearl oysters ( Achillea ptarmica).

As background plants, you can use silver sucker ( Elaeagnus argentea), anafalis three-veined (Anaphalis triplenervis) with their silvery foliage. A spectacular background is created by the yellow foliage of common hop ( Humulus lupulus) varieties Aureus.

Traditionally, a good background for most decorative compositions is considered to be composed of plants with small foliage or coniferous species. A dynamic background is created, the only drawback of which is their fragility.

About space

Proper selection of plants allows you to visually change the space of the garden, expanding its boundaries, hiding and moving unattractive objects away from the viewer. So, with the help of a hedge from the fieldfare ( Sorbaria sorbifolia), silver sucker, (Lonicera) you can mask an unsightly fence, or you can visually remove it if you place high perennials, for example, geleniums ( Helenium), asters - New Belgian ( Aster novi-belgii) or New English ( Aster novae-angliae), goldenrods ( Solidago), cereal plants.

To visually enlarge the space, place in the background plants with small and light foliage, for example, purple willow ( Salix purpurea) or cereals, and in the foreground place the hosts, tuberous begonias ( Begonia x tuberhybrida), bergenia, coleus with large and dark leaves. Composing a variety of compositions, you will soon see that the foliage of most plants is a powerful and expressive decorative factor, using which it is easy to create a unique look for your garden.

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