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Top 30 Indoor Blooming Plants | Best Flowering Houseplants


Indoor Flower Blooming Plant

Indoor blooming plants add color, fragrance and life to any room. They make your space feel fresh and calm. Many of these flowering plants are low maintenance and bloom whole year. These indoor flowering plants also improve air quality and help reduce stress. There is a perfect plant for all the beginners and plant lovers.


Top 30 Indoor Flowering Plants

1. African Violet (Saintpaulia)

African Violet as indoor flowering plant

African violets are among the most desired indoor flowering plants in India. They have soft, fuzzy leaves and bloom in shades of purple, blue, pink or white. 

They grows well in bright, indirect light and hot weather.


2. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Peace Lily as indoor flowering plant

Peace lilies have shiny green leaves and white flowers. They are great air purifiers. 

These indoor blooming plants grow well in low light and only need watering once a week.


3. Anthurium (Flamingo Flower)

Anthurium as indoor flowering plant

Anthurium has shiny leaves and its heart-shaped flowers comes in red, pink or white shade. These Indian houseplants bloom for months.

Anthurium grows best in bright and filtered light. They are a great tropical choice for indoor spaces.


4. Orchids (Phalaenopsis)

Orchids as indoor blooming plant

Orchids have elegant flowers in many colors like white, purple, pink and yellow. These flower plants bloom for many weeks. 

Orchid plant likes bright, indirect light. Water only when the soil seems to be dry.


5. Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe as Indoor Flowering Plants

Kalanchoe is a succulent with thick leaves and clusters of small, bright flowers. This plant blooms in red, pink, orange, yellow and white flowers. 

Kalanchoe plant needs proper sunlight and lesser water.


6. Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera)

Christmas Cactus as indoor blooming plant

Christmas cactus blooms in winters. Flowers are red, pink, or white. 

This unique flowering houseplant prefers bright and indirect light and less watering.


7. Begonia

Begonia as indoor blooming plant

Begonias are colorful indoor flowering plants and can be easily found in Indian homes. There are many types of Begonias. 

Flowers come in shades of red, orange, pink, or white. They grow well in indirect or filtered light and prefer moist soil.


8. Geranium

Geranium as indoor flowering plant

Geraniums are cheerful and fragrant. The flowers comes in red, pink, purple, or white shades. 

These plants need good sunlight and timely watering to bloom indoors.


9. Bromeliad

Bromeliad as Indoor Blooming Plants

Bromeliad plants have bright and long-lasting blooms. Flowers come in the shade of red, orange, pink, or yellow. 

They like humidity and indirect light. Their bold look adds a tropical touch indoors.


10. Amaryllis

Amaryllis as Indoor Flowering Plants

Amaryllis has large, trumpet-shaped flowers. Flowers come in red, pink, or white. Its flowers bloom in winter. 

These plants require bright light. It needs a little amount of water during its growing season.


11. Poinsettia

Poinsettia indoor blooming plant

The Poinsettia is a bright and cheerful plant. It is popular for Christmas and winter decoration. 
Its red, yellow or mixed-color leaves look beautiful with the dark green leaves. This plant brings warmth and joy to any room. 
Poinsettias bloom best in December and January. This is a low maintenance indoor plant with beautiful blooms.

12. Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus)

Cape Primrose as Indoor Flowering Plants

These plants are similar to African violets. They bloom in purple, pink, or white shades. 

Cape Primrose grows well in medium light. They need regular watering but not soggy soil.


13. Cyclamen

Cyclamen as Indoor Flowering Plants

Cyclamen flowers look like butterflies. The flowers come in pink, red, white, or purple shades. This plant likes cool rooms and bright, indirect light.


14. Gardenia

Gardenia as Indoor Flowering Plants

Gardenias are known for their fragrant white flowers. These plants shows best results in bright light, humid environment with regular watering. They are a bit fussy but worth it.


15. Jasmine

Jasmine as Indoor Flowering Plants

Indoor jasmine has small white flowers with a sweet scent. It blooms in winter and early spring. It needs bright light and cool temperatures.

Also Read: Top 25 Indoor Plants for Indian Home

16. Flowering Maple

Flowering Maple or Chinese Lantern indoor blooming plant

Flowering Maple is also known as Abutilon. This indoor plant has soft, hanging flowers that look like small lanterns. 

The blooms come in red, yellow, pink, or peach shade. This plant likes bright, indirect light, especially near a south or west-facing window. 

It grows fast and may become tall and thin after a few years. At that stage, you can trim it as per the space.

17. Clivia (Bush Lily)

Clivia as Indoor Blooming Plants

Clivia has bold orange or yellow blooms and dark green leaves. It flowers in late winter or spring. It grows in bright but indirect sunlight.


18. Oxalis (Shamrock Plant)

Oxalis Shamrock Indoor Flowering Plant

Oxalis has small, clover-like leaves and delicate purple or white flowers. It does well in bright light and needs regular watering.


19. Impatiens (Balsam)

Balsam as Indoor Blooming Plants

Impatiens bloom in many colors and like shade. The flowers can bloom easily with adequate watering and light.


20. Hoya (Wax Plant)

Hoya Wax Plant as Indoor Blooming Plants

Hoya has thick, waxy leaves and star-shaped, scented flowers. It blooms in white or pink shade. This indoor flowering plant prefer bright, indirect light.


21. Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)

Moth Orchid as Indoor Blooming Plants

One of the easiest orchids to grow indoors. Moth orchids bloom in soft shades like white, lavender, and pink. Flowers last for weeks.


22. Zebra Plant (Aphelandra)

Aphelandra Zebra Indoor Flowering Plant

Zebra plant has striped leaves and bright yellow flowers. It needs humidity and indirect light. Water regularly but avoid soggy soil.


23. Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii)

Crown of Thrones Indoor Flowering Plant

This plant has thick stems and small red or pink flowers. It likes sun and needs little water. Very hardy and blooms all year.


24. Primula (Primrose)

Primulas are small plants and has colorful flowers in the shades of pink, purple, red and yellow. They grow best in cool temperatures and bright light.


25. Ixora

Ixora Indoor Flowering Plant

Ixora has clusters of tiny flowers in red, orange, pink, or yellow. It likes bright light and warm temperatures. Great for sunny windows.


26. Calandiva

Calandiva Indoor Flowering Plant

A type of kalanchoe with fuller, rose-like flowers. Blooms in many colors and lasts long. Needs bright light and little water.


27. Miniature Rose

Miniature roses are perfect for indoors. They bloom in red, pink, white and yellow shades. 

These small roses need bright light with proper air circulation to grow. Keep soil moist but not wet.


28. Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis)

Oxalis Triangularis as Indoor Blooming Plants

Purple Shamrock has dark purple leaves and light pink flowers. This indoor flowering plant grows in indirect light and well-drained soil.


29. Adenium

Adenium indoor blooming plant

Adenium, also known as Desert Rose, is a beautiful indoor flowering plant. It is a type of succulent plant. This plant has  vibrant flowers in many shades. 

The stem is thick and swollen, which makes it look very unique. Adenium blooms all year if it gets enough sun. It does not need much water and is a popular low-maintenance blooming houseplant.


30. Hydrangeas 

Hydrangea indoor blooming plant

Hydrangeas are known for their big, beautiful flowers. The flowers bloom in shades of blue, pink, or white. 

The blue Hydrangeas are the most popular for indoor display. This indoor blooming plant is so easy to care for. It needs regular watering and bright, indirect light.


Indoor blooming plants are a great way to bring beauty and joy into your home. Choose a few from this list that fit your space and care style. With the right light and a little love, your plants will reward you with timely stunning blooms.

Also Read: Most Popular Summer Flower Plants in India


FAQs


What is the longest blooming indoor plant? 

The Anthurium is one of the longest blooming indoor flowering plants. It can bloom for up to 8 weeks at a time. With good care, it can produce flowers all year round. Orchids and African Violets also bloom for a long time.


What is the easiest indoor flower to keep alive?  

The Peace Lily is one of the easiest indoor flowering plants to care for. It needs low light and only needs water once a week. It also tells you when it needs water by drooping its leaves. Kalanchoe and African Violets are also easy to grow indoors.


Which flower is best for home in India?

In India, the Jasmine plant is a great choice for the home. It has a sweet smell and blooms well in warm weather. It is easy to care for and grows in pots. Hibiscus and Ixora are also good indoor blooming plants for Indian homes.








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