To the plants are fundamental elements for our survival, for the existence and maintenance of our planet. However, in addition to these important functions, many plants also have ornamental functions in gardens.
There are many different plants with varied applicability and visual aspects. That is, there is a wide range of varieties of plants for decoration and to make the environment more pleasant.
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Thus, it is not an impossible task to build and maintain a garden, you just need to make the right choices and be aware of the needs of that space. In this way, taking care of and having a garden at home can be a pleasant activity.
It is also possible to vary the types of plants that you can have in your garden, depending on the available environment. For example, if you have a very sunny garden, then you should choose most sun resistant plants.
That's why we made this list with some garden plants, according to the type of environment in your home.
If your environment has a lot of light and contact straight with the sun, without the possibility of moving the plants during the day, the ideal is sun-resistant plants. Also, plants that resist more heat and waterless weather are welcome.
Cacti are great options for this type of garden, as they react well to sunny locations, as they have adaptations that allow them to retain a lot of water and reduce transpiration. As a result, they do not need to be watered frequently and can go up to 10 days without being watered.
Succulents also have adaptations to places with plenty of light and contact with the sun. However, they need to be watered regularly.
This plant is a bushy species, medium-sized and very adaptable to different climates and to the sun. In addition, this plant needs more spaced watering, so that it stays with dry soil for some periods.
The traveler's tree has a very beautiful sculptural aspect, forming a fan with its leaves. She needs a good space to develop and very well lit places.
Clusia is a very resistant plant and very adaptable to different environments. Thus, she can develop very well in full sun, as she also lives in the shade. However, its preference and further development is in direct contact with sunlight. In addition, Clusia needs frequent watering.
It is also known as banana tree and likes hot and humid weather. So, rainier places are ideas. However, in places that don't rain a lot, you need to water very often. In addition, it can be grown in sunny or semi-shade environments.
Plants that like shady gardens have little resistance to the sun and can be grown in indoor gardens, such as in hallways, stairwells or in conservatories.
This is one of the easiest plants to grow, as it needs very little care. She has a preference for full sun or partial shade, requiring little watering.
This plant is intolerant of direct contact with the sun, that is, it needs shaded and cool environments. In addition, it does not need a lot of watering, and these must be done in a spaced way.
Dracena is a plant that can be grown in pots. It prefers places with little incidence of light, such as indoor environments, in corridors, balconies, stairwells, etc. She needs abundant watering, but it's worth remembering that the soil cannot be soaked.
This plant does not resist an environment with a lot of lighting or direct contact with the sun, requiring a shaded environment and frequent watering. In addition, it can be grown in pots and beds, shaded outdoor gardens or indoors.
The bromeliad has a sword-shaped leaf and a red flower, which gives a very elegant shape to the garden. As for luminosity, it prefers places with indirect light and watering must be frequent, so that the roots are always wet.
Ferns are very popular in Brazil. They love humid and airy environments, with indirect lighting and need their roots to be always humid. It can also be used in hanging gardens or in pots on the ground, excellent for winter gardens, balconies, garages, etc.
Orchids are widely cultivated for the beauty of their flowers and delicate foliage. They need lighting in the shade or partial shade and frequent lighting, but not excessively.
The sword or spear of Saint George can also be called the Sword of Saint Barbara. This plant is one of the most cultivated in Brazil, because in addition to being easy to grow and maintain, it has a symbolic and religious value.
In addition, it can be grown in smaller places and also in larger proportions. It needs watering once a week when the soil is dry.
This is a large bushy plant, but with frequent pruning it takes up little space. It can be widely used as ornamental shrubs, being molded into desired shapes.
It is also used to compose living fences and can be grown in pots. The little witch is quite adaptable in terms of light, and can be grown in full sun or half shade and needs little watering.
The bamboo orchid is widely used for gardens close to walls, as it can grow a lot, but also takes up little space. It is often grown in pots and, as it blooms throughout the year, it beautifies the garden. In addition, it needs abundant light and a lot of watering, with moist soil.
This is a small plant and should be grown in environments without direct contact with the sun, but it needs a lot of light and needs frequent watering. Its flowers are red and heart-shaped, bringing a very strong symbology of hospitality, luxury, confidence and enlightenment.
This plant is highly recommended for winter gardens, as it needs indirect light and does not resist the sun very much. In addition, it can be very welcome in internal areas and balconies. Your watering should be frequent but without leaving the soil soaked. To make it easier, it should be watered when the soil is slightly dry.
You vertical gardens they are charming, and very interesting for those who do not have much space at home and thus can take advantage of the walls and walls to set up their garden.
The plants most used to make this type of garden are the hanging plants, but succulents can also be used. The only problem here is to keep an eye on the compatibility between the plants, in terms of sun or shade, too much or too little water, to make cultivation easier and simpler.
Peperomia is a plant with hanging foliage, ideal for hanging pots. Also, she needs regular watering and needs to be grown in shade or half shade places.
Ivy is a multifunctional plant and highly appreciated as an ornament. In addition, she is very adaptable, developing in half shade or full sun and also survives varied climates, such as very rainy places, or drier and even supports frosts.
Tostão is also known as the money plant and needs to be grown in shady or semi-shaded places. In addition, it has a very beautiful aesthetic, with small pending leaves and needs regular watering.
Portuguese lace has foliage with cutouts that look like lace, hence its name. She needs shade or half shade cultivation and appreciates plenty of water and humidity.
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