Laskina Elena Borisovna, teacher, Tula
FICUS
Temperature: preferably moderate, not lower than 18 °C.
Lighting: All varieties of rubber ficus prefer a bright place, with protection from direct sun rays
Watering: Moderate, does not like soil to be waterlogged. Water room temperature, well defended. Fertilizer feeding from March to August every two weeks.
Air humidity: Leaves must be wiped regularly with a damp sponge.
Transplantation: Carry out in the spring, when the roots have entwined the entire earthen ball, young plants after a year or two, old ones after a few years.
Reproduction: By apical cuttings
VIOLET
Temperature: Moderate, optimally 21-22 °C, without sharp fluctuations. Winter not lower than 16 °C.
Lighting: Bright light, with shading from direct sunlight during the hottest hours.
Watering: the ground should always be moist, but not flooded. Water for irrigation should be warm, soft, and standing for at least 12 hours.
Air humidity: they like humid air (about 50%). But it is not advisable to spray - only during flowering with a very fine spray.
Transfer: Best pot for Saintpaulias, the one whose height coincides with the width, since in these plants the roots do not grow deeply.
Reproduction: Leaf cuttings, part of a leaf, seeds and daughter rosettes.
BEGONIA
Temperature: Moderate
Lighting: Bright lighting, with mandatory protection from direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day.
Watering: In spring and summer, abundant, but do not overwater, because begonias do not like stagnant water
Humidity: Begonias love high humidity, but do not tolerate spraying.
Transfer: In early spring tubers are planted in fresh soil. Rhizomatous begonias are replanted as needed when the pot becomes too crowded.
Reproduction: Propagated by stem cuttings and seeds. Tuberous begonias In addition, they reproduce by dividing sprouted tubers. The tuber is cut in half so that each part has sprouts and roots, the sections on the tuber are sprinkled with coal or sulfur
AMARILIS
Temperature: During the growing season, the optimal temperature is 17-23°C. During the dormant period, the bulbs are stored at 10°C.
Lighting: Bright diffused light. Shade from direct sunlight.
Watering: Abundant during flowering - the soil should be moist all the time. During the dormant period, keep it dry.
Air humidity: If the plant is in a room with dry air, then you can lightly spray the buds from above.
Transplantation: Approximately once every 3-4 years, during the dormant period
Reproduction: By daughter bulbs during transplantation, by seeds. The separated children are planted in the prepared soil mixture in separate pots with a diameter of about 12 cm, so that a third of the height of the bulb remains above the soil surface.
CHLOROPHYTUUM
Lighting: Prefers diffused light, can grow in partial shade.
Temperature: Moderate in summer, winter minimum 12-14°C.
Humidity: Moderate.
Watering: Abundant, moderate in winter.
Meals: In summer, once every two weeks, any liquid fertilizer.
Reproduction: Propagated by seeds and suckers formed on long peduncles.
BALSAM
Temperature: Balsam is quite thermophilic, prefers a temperature of 15-20°C in winter, 13°C in winter.
Lighting: photophilous, preferably some direct sunlight in winter and shading from the hot sun in summer
Watering: Abundant from spring to autumn - the soil should be moist all the time; in winter, watering is moderate - the soil should be slightly moist.
Air humidity: Leaves are sprayed periodically. Balsam does not like dry air,
Transplantation: It is better to replant balsam annually in the spring, but it is not necessary to take a pot bigger size, because he doesn’t like dishes that are too spacious
Reproduction: Stem cuttings in spring, summer or autumn, they take root well in water within a week or two. And also seeds in the spring.
CLIVIIA
Lighting: Prefers diffused light or partial shade.
Temperature: Winter minimum 10°C. Avoid high winter temperatures.
Humidity: Undemanding.
Repotting: Repot an adult plant only when the roots begin to push the plant out of the pot and only after flowering has finished.
Watering: Water moderately from spring to autumn and sparingly in winter, until the length of the peduncle reaches 15 cm. If you water too much, the leaves will grow faster, while the peduncle will stop growing. Try not to overwater the plant, as the roots are prone to rotting.
Reproduction: By suckers, which are separated from old plants during transplantation. You can use seeds. Seedlings bloom no earlier than 5-6 years after sowing.
GERANIUM (PELARGONIUM)
Lighting: Photophilous, love direct sunlight.
Temperature: Moderate, in winter 10-15°C. They will tolerate a little more cold, but will be better preserved at the recommended temperature.
Substrate: Sod and leaf soil, humus, peat and sand in equal proportions.
Replanting: As needed in spring.
Watering: Moderate, all year round. Plants easily tolerate slight drought, but do not respond well to waterlogging; in summer they require more water than other species.
Reproduction: By cuttings in spring and late summer. Some varieties can be seeded.
ASPIDISTRA
Light: Shade-tolerant plant, avoid direct sun. Can be placed in the back of the room, on north-facing windows.
Temperature: In winter, it is ideal to keep it in a cool but frost-free room at 7-10 °C.
Transplantation: Usually - once every 3-4 years, in February, March. Select larger containers. Good drainage is necessary.
Watering: Moderate watering from spring to autumn, sparing in winter. Do not over-water the soil.
Reproduction: Division. From March to May, the rhizome is divided, each piece should have 2-3 leaves.
FUCHSIA
Lighting: Intense, but avoid direct summer sun.
Temperature: In winter, preferably 10-16°C. Avoid high winter temperatures.
Humidity: Spray the leaves of vegetating plants from time to time.
Replanting: Every spring.
Watering: From spring to autumn, moderately, in winter, during the dormant period, rarely. Avoid stagnant water at any time of the year.
Reproduction: By cuttings in spring or summer.
ASPARAGUS
Lighting: Even light or partial shade, avoid direct sun. A. Sprenger, unlike other species, is unusually persistent - it can grow in an open sunny place.
Temperature: Winter minimum 7°C. A. setaceus is best kept at a minimum of 13°C.
Humidity: Mist occasionally, especially in winter in a centrally heated room.
Transplantation: Every year in the spring into a larger container. When replanting, it is advisable to remove bare shoots and yellowed branches. Old plants can be replanted after a year.
Watering: Abundant watering from spring to autumn, limited in winter. You need to ensure that the soil does not dry out.
COLEUS
Lighting: Photophilous, can withstand bright sunlight, but not direct exposure to sunlight.
Humidity: Requires high humidity. Mist the leaves frequently.
Repotting: At the end of winter, when the roots begin to protrude beyond the edge of the pot.
Watering: Water deeply from spring to fall, keep roots moist in winter and use soft, non-alkaline water.
Nutrition: Feeding the plant at the beginning of winter helps to revitalize the color of the foliage.
Reproduction: By seeds in spring, stem cuttings in spring or summer.
TRADESCANTIA
Lighting: Intense, some direct sun is acceptable. In low light the drawing fades.
Temperature: In winter, keep at a temperature of at least 10°C.
Humidity: Mist occasionally.
Watering: Regular and plentiful all year round.
Nutrition: Once a month with any fertilizer.
Reproduction: By cuttings.
DRACAENA
Lighting: Intense, but avoid direct sun exposure.
Temperature: Winter minimum 13°C; for D. godseffiana and D. sanderiana - 10°C.
D. godseffiana is tolerant of dry air.
Replanting: In spring, as needed.
Watering: Water abundantly from spring to autumn, sparingly in winter. Never allow the roots to dry out.
Nutrition: Feed regularly in spring and summer.
Reproduction: By cuttings from the tops; air layering (for plants bare below); pieces of stem, seeds.
MARANTA
Lighting: Partial shade. Excessive lighting leads to discoloration of the plant.
Humidity: Requires high humidity. Spray the leaves regularly.
Replanting: Replant annually in the last days of winter. Older specimens - through the spring.
Watering: Water deeply from spring to autumn, moderately in winter. Use soft water.
Reproduction: By division mother plants in the spring.
ROSE
Lighting: Best. Tolerates full sunlight.
Temperature: Frost-resistant. During active growth preferably 14-21°C
Humidity: Undemanding, but warm room It is better to place the pot on a tray with pebbles. It is useful to spray occasionally.
Replanting: Replant in the fall if necessary.
Watering: Water deeply from spring to fall while they have leaves.
Nutrition: Feed regularly in summer.
Reproduction: Stem cuttings
BELL
Lighting: Intense light, but not direct sun in summer.
Temperature: Winter minimum 7°C for C. fragilis and C. isophylla. S. carpatica is more cold-resistant.
Humidity: Undemanding, but spray the leaves occasionally.
Replanting: As needed.
Watering: Regular and plentiful in summer, limited in winter.
Nutrition: During the flowering period, abundant feeding is required.
Reproduction: By cuttings (in February-March) and seeds.
ALOE
Lighting: Plants are light-loving and grow best in south-facing windows. For the summer you can put it in the garden.
Temperature: Cool room in winter. Daytime temperature in winter is 12-14 °C. Night - preferably about 5 °C.
Humidity: Resistant to dry air.
Transplantation: Replant in the spring in the second or third year after planting.
Watering: Moderate in summer, sparse in winter (once every one to two months).
Nutrition: Feed occasionally in summer.
Reproduction: Offspring (disconnect carefully to reduce damage to the root system); seeds in spring.
AZALEA
Lighting: Intense, but avoid direct sun exposure. In summer you can take it out open air and place in partial shade.
Humidity: Mist the leaves regularly.
Transplantation: Transplantation should be done a month after the end of flowering, before the start of growth. No more often than once every 3 years.
Watering: Water thoroughly at all times, using soft water whenever possible. Spray regularly, but not at the time of flowering.
Nutrition: Feed the plants once every two weeks, from spring to early autumn.
Reproduction: By semi-lignified cuttings from May to August.
CYPERUS
Lighting: Bright light or partial shade, cover from direct sunlight is required.
Temperature: Winter minimum 7°C. The rest of the time - 18-20°C.
Humidity: High (75-80%) . Spray the leaves regularly.
Replanting: Every year in spring
Watering: Water thoroughly at all times, keeping roots moist. The pot can stand in a small amount of water.
Food: from mid-spring to early autumn.
Reproduction: Seeds, apical cuttings and dividing the bush.
LAUREL
Lighting: Light-loving, but also tolerates partial shade. On summer days it is advisable to darken it from the bright sun.
Temperature: In summer 16-20°C. On warm days, it is good to take the plant out into the open air. In winter they are kept cool - 10 -14°C.
Humidity: To maintain high air humidity, spray the leaves regularly.
Transplantation: In spring, at least once every 2 years.
Watering: Regular and moderate from spring to autumn, scanty in winter.
Nutrition: Feeding is given only during the growing season (from spring to autumn), once a decade.
Reproduction: Cuttings in spring or autumn; growth stimulants must be used. Can be seeds (germinate at a temperature not lower than 20°C).
IVY
Lighting: The plant is undemanding to light, does not like direct sunlight and grows best in partial shade.
Temperature: In summer 15-16°C. In winter it grows well in a cool room with a temperature of 8-15°C.
Humidity: It is useful to spray in winter and summer.
Repotting: Repot every spring until you can increase the size of the pot. During transplantation, shoots should be shortened.
Watering: Abundant in summer, moderate in winter. Never allow the roots to dry out.
Nutrition: Feed regularly from spring to autumn, once every ten days.
Reproduction: By stem cuttings throughout the year.
SANSEVIERIA
Lighting: Bright indirect light is best, but will tolerate direct sun and some shade.
Temperature: Winter minimum 14°C.
Humidity: Resistant to dry air.
Transfer: Frequent transplants not required, replanted as needed. It is advisable to replant in a shallow container with good drainage.
Watering: Water moderately from spring to autumn, very moderately in winter (once a month or less). Always let the soil dry out a little before watering.
Nutrition: Feed regularly in summer.
Reproduction: Division; leaf cuttings (but yellow-edged varieties will turn into the green form). Rarely by seeds.
CYCLOMENE
Lighting: Diffused light, in summer requires shading from direct sunlight.
Temperature: Preferably 10-15°C in winter. High temperatures shorten the flowering period.
Humidity: Moderate. Plants benefit from spraying.
Transplantation: In the spring, when new leaves begin to appear, replant
Watering: Abundant, soft water. Do not allow the earthen clod to dry out or get water on the tuber.
Food: No special need. But if the plant is pale, then it should be fed with liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. After flowering they stop feeding.
Reproduction: By seeds, less often by dividing the tuber in summer
MONSTER
Lighting: Prefers diffused light or partial shade. When exposed to direct sunlight, the leaves turn pale and become covered with yellow spots.
Temperature: Winter minimum 15°C.
Humidity: Mist the leaves regularly.
Replanting: Every year in the spring a young plant, every three years - an old one.
Watering: From spring to late autumn, regular and plentiful. In winter, keep the soil moist, trying not to over-wet it.
Meals: In summer and autumn every 14 days in general mineral fertilizer For indoor plants. In winter - 1-2 times during the entire period.
Reproduction: Cuttings; air layering.
HOYA
Lighting: Intense. A little direct sun is helpful, but not in the summer through glass during the hottest part of the day.
Temperature: Preferably 10-13°C in winter for N. carnosa; winter minimum 18°C for N. bella.
Humidity: Mist the leaves regularly, but not during flowering.
Replanting: Do not replant unless absolutely necessary, as the roots do not like it.
Watering: Abundant in spring and summer, moderate in autumn and winter.
Meals: As needed. During flowering, fertilize with caution, as excess fertilizer suppresses flowering.
Reproduction: By cuttings of semi-lignified tops or pieces of a stem with a bud.
When equipping a room for a child, every parent tries to choose the most useful and safe things. This also applies to indoor flowers for the nursery, because long time they will be your baby's neighbors. About how to do right choice and make no mistake, we will talk in this article.
Did you know? The child will be interested not only in the plant itself, but also in the pot in which it will grow. Therefore, it is advisable to choose an unusual, bright, original model or to decorate a standard container yourself. You can involve children in this activity.
What kind of plants should be for a children's room?
In first place in importance is the plant’s ability to improve air characteristics. A flower for children should refresh and purify the air, be a source of phytoncides, and have qualities to combat dust and allergens. It is better that the selected culture is devoid of aggressive properties and external indicators. Combined the ability to improve indoor air (rather than absorb oxygen) with a positive appearance (soft lines, visually and tactilely pleasing leaves).
Important! Even very beautiful, but large flowerpots are not suitable for a child’s room, as they can scare a child at night when there is insufficient lighting.
The child will be curious to look at, turn and touch the flowerpot. Contacts are inevitable. Therefore, there is no need to buy plants that react negatively to changes in the growing environment, touching, turning.
Give preference to indoor plants that are capable of rapid growth, recovery from injuries, and that have an attractive appearance in any conditions; they are better suited for children, who will definitely try to test the strength of the flowerpots. You should not opt for plants that are easy to knock over, unstable, or classic hanging ones.
Important! Do not allow indoor flowers with poisonous fruits or any other parts of the plant that have thorns or can cause injury in any other way (for example, like cyperus) to appear in the nursery.
Plants with a strong aroma are also not desirable. For this reason, a lily, gardenia or orchid is not desirable in a child's room.
Rules for placing indoor plants
Even useful plants should be placed in a child’s room with caution, following certain rules.
- Firstly, they should not be located in areas where children actively play and sleep, and should not interfere.
- Secondly, they should not prevent sunlight from entering the room.
- Thirdly, do not overdo it with quantity.
- Fourthly, consider the age of the baby.
How to calculate the number of plants by square footage of a room
Too much a large number of indoor plants will sharply reduce the amount of oxygen in the nursery at night. And this will complicate air circulation, because the flowerpots will begin to release volatile substances that will not have time to dissipate. Count on 1-2 flowerpots for every 4.5-5 m. One large plant will replace 3-4 smaller ones.
Landscaping a children's room depending on the age of your child
Conventionally, we can distinguish several age periods related to landscaping a children's room.
- 0-6 months. In order not to burden the baby’s immune system, you should refrain from placing any plants in his room.
- 6-12 months. During this period, you can put the first flowerpot in the nursery. Choose a place for it so that the child can see and examine it, because at this age everything is a subject of study. Choose a plant without a strong aroma.
- 1-2 years. The child can already move independently and is actively exploring the world and he tries a lot “by the tooth”, accordingly, no matter what flowers you decide to put in the nursery, they should be out of the reach of the baby. Suitable, for example, hanging planters or high shelves.
- 2-5 years. This is the age of “why”. Indoor plants can serve visual aid on the development of flora. After all, it is much easier to give a living example when answering questions than to explain in words. In addition, to develop responsibility and hard work, the baby can already be entrusted with caring for his own flower.
What flowers are suitable for a children's room?
Correctly selected plants for a nursery will create a favorable microclimate in the room, eliminate dust and saturate the air with oxygen. The following are some of the most suitable indoor flowers for children.
It's unassuming herbaceous plant, blooming with small white flowers. Works great as an air filter, improving its quality, removing pathogens, harmful substances, and dust. 
The essential oils of this representative of citrus fruits have bactericidal properties (combining with air ions, destroying microbes), refreshing the air and giving it a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma. It is recommended to place it in the nursery to help solve the problem of a child’s restless sleep, because lemon tree has a calming effect, relieves fatigue and irritability. 
Did you know? Lemon Tree refers to exotic plants, which can be grown at home from seeds. Useful qualities possess primarily its leaves, as well as inflorescences and fruits.
Perfectly cleans the air from exhaust gases entering the room and disinfects it. It also serves as an absorbent of harmful substances that may be contained in paints and solvents. According to popular beliefs, it is believed that chrysanthemum is able to protect household members from the evil eye. 
Only young, short specimens are suitable for a nursery. Non-toxic, without a pronounced aroma, has very beautiful single or double yellow, burgundy, pink flowers. Adherents of Feng Shui philosophy believe that this plant has good and even beneficial energy. 
Spathiphyllum, also called " happy flower", is not too demanding in care, has a very pleasant aesthetic appearance, has beautiful, large leaves and flowers. Perfectly purifies the air. 
Non-toxic, easy to care for plant. It blooms very beautifully and elegantly. The beautiful leaves are covered with soft, non-thorny fibers that the baby will enjoy touching. Suitable as the first flowerpot that your child will care for on his own. 
As soon as a new person is born, he gradually gets acquainted with the world around him. Caring parents help him in this by growing luxurious plants for the children's room. As the baby grows, he will begin to notice how the greenery forms new shoots, begins to bloom, and sometimes loses its leaves. The moment will come when he will want to take care of them, and this will teach the child to work.
Properly selected plants for a children's room help create an exotic microclimate in the room. They calm the baby, absorb from the air harmful substances, and some of them exude a pleasant aroma. In such a room it is pleasant to spend time, play, do homework, relax and dream about a wonderful future.
Since children love to touch everything with their hands and often taste it, parents should avoid certain types of plants. Poisonous, prickly or too-smelling options that cause allergies are not suitable.
Rules for placing flowerpots and the age of children
When parents arrange a living space for their child, they try to use only useful and safe things. This approach should also be applied to the choice of indoor flowers that the baby will have to live with for a long time. In addition, there are several basic rules for placing such plants when landscaping a children's room:
- flowers should not block light from entering the room;
- they should not be placed in the baby’s active play area to prevent possible injuries;
- plants that are too large can scare a child at night;
- a large number of flowerpots can have a detrimental effect on the emotional state of the baby.
Since flowers release carbon dioxide at night, too much of them can cause a lack of oxygen. And cluttering the space complicates air circulation.
For every 5 sq. m of living space, it is advisable to have 1 or 2 flowerpots. Instead of 4 small colors will suit one big plant.
When choosing what flowers should be in the children's room, it is important to take into account the age of the child. Some believe that it is better to protect infants under 6 months from additional things in their place of stay. When they begin to become consciously interested in the world around them, it is wise to place a small flowerpot in their field of view. Over time, you can add a few more plants to the room. The main thing is to place them so that the baby does not taste the greens, turn the pot on itself and do not “suffocate” from its aroma. Indoor flowers should only bring benefits to the younger generation of the planet.
Suitable plants for a children's room
If parents decide to place indoor flowers in the room with their baby, they should choose wisely suitable plants. After all, they must meet the following requirements:
- decorate the interior;
- promote a positive environment;
- actively produce oxygen;
- absorb harmful substances from the air;
- evoke positive emotions in the child.
Let's take a closer look at what flowers can be placed in the children's room to achieve your goals.
Saintpaulia
This cute flower is often called . Its fleshy, pubescent leaves will not harm small children who will examine them carefully. And the amazingly beautiful buds will give you a lot of pleasant emotions. There are a huge number of varieties and types of this unique plant for a children's room. The various shapes and colors of the inflorescences will certainly appeal to kids who are ready to explore the world without leaving home.
Kalanchoe
To create a favorable environment for children's games in the room, it is important to maintain clean air in it. is the most suitable option. The flower secretes a special substance that can destroy various microbes floating in space. In addition, its juice is used to heal small wounds and treat a runny nose.
Chrysanthemums
The plant fits perfectly into the interior because it has large multi-colored buds. It actively releases oxygen into the space, purifying the air from gases that enter the apartment from the street. Such flowers for a children's room can be placed on window sills, stands or in large pots on the floor.
There is an opinion that chrysanthemums absorb harmful fumes from various solvents and paints. Therefore, by doing redecorating in the house, it is advisable to remember these colors.
Spathiphyllum
To improve indoor air quality, this plant is best suited. With the help of large dark green leaf plates, the flower absorbs carbon dioxide, releasing large portions of oxygen. By placing spathiphyllum in a children's room, you can achieve the following goals:
- air purity;
- moderate humidity;
- positive emotions during the flowering period.
Because the flower doesn't require special care, this task can be entrusted to the baby. In this way, he will gradually become accustomed to work, fall in love with nature, and develop a sense of aesthetics in his heart.
Begonia
Choosing best flowers for a children's room, many people prefer begonia, which does a wonderful job as an air purifier in the house. There is a whole arsenal of species and varieties of this lovely beauty. At first glance, it seems that it is prickly and can harm the baby. In fact, these “spikes” are very soft and are not capable of causing pain.
Due to the fact that the leaves secrete essential oils into space, the baby feels much better. After all, they have a beneficial effect on the child’s respiratory system.
The plant is placed in lighted places and watered abundantly. Even small children are able to care for such an unpretentious plant.
Flowers that cause concern
Unfortunately, there are many bright indoor flowerpots, which are not advisable to be placed in a room for children. Despite their attractiveness, they can have a detrimental effect on the baby’s well-being. Therefore, prudent parents choose only useful plants for the nursery in order to contribute to the successful development of the baby. Let's consider several options for indoor flowers that can lead to unexpected health problems in a child.
Orchid
This royal flower will not leave anyone indifferent. Its delicate buds of various tones can be looked at endlessly. That's why they are often bought for decoration. home interior. And how amazing an orchid looks in a children's room! A child can admire its beauty every day and develop a craving for beautiful things. But is this plant so harmless?
According to experts, it can have a detrimental effect on general state person. This is reflected in the following factors:
- insomnia;
- dull headache;
- feeling tired;
- allergic reactions to strong aroma;
- despondency or depression.
Considering these points, it is wise to think: is it worth putting these flowers in the children's room? Many parents have come to the conclusion that “God protects the careful,” so they place the orchid in the hallways, in the kitchen or in winter garden on the balcony.
Ficus
Lovers of lush indoor greenery often grow large flowerpots:
- palm;
- yucca;
- Chinese rose.
Each of them has its own characteristics, therefore, when taking care of babies, you should consider all the pros and cons. For example, when placing a ficus in a children's room, it is important to remember its size and toxicity.
Of course, with the help of this luxurious plant it is easy to create unique design rooms for children. Wide fleshy leaves located on a powerful trunk cause unprecedented admiration. The baby can even feel like the master of the jungle without leaving home. But if he breaks even one leaf, disaster may happen.
Whenever damaged, the ficus produces milk, which sometimes causes skin irritation. What if it gets into a child’s eyes? Perhaps no one would want to check this information for themselves. Wise parents will think twice before placing a ficus in their child's room.
Cactus
They say that these cute thorns bloom once every 100 years. However, their gorgeous buds are much more pleasing to the eye. In addition, the plant miraculously purifies the air by absorbing harmful substances.
Despite such advantages, it is better to grow cactus away from children. Since their curiosity knows no bounds, thorns may come as a big surprise to them. 
It's good if it's just a light prick. Unfortunately, they can get deep into the skin and cause unbearable pain.
When choosing plants for a nursery, you should remember an important truth - almost all plants absorb oxygen at night, just like people. Therefore, you should not put flowers with huge leaf plates in the bedroom.
Choosing indoor plants for a children's room - video
People have always strived to decorate their homes with indoor flowers and have instilled this tradition in future generations since childhood. But not all plants that grow quietly in adults’ rooms will have a beneficial effect on the health and development of preschool children. What flowers are suitable for a children's room, and which ones should you avoid? Correctly selected flower composition will create great mood, will teach the child to take care of nature. There are two basic rules when choosing a plant for a children's room - ease of care, resistance to changes in external conditions.
Sansevieria (mother-in-law's tongue)
Sansevieria is perfect for a children's room - it does not cause allergies and is unpretentious.
It is small in size and extremely easy to maintain. Decorative leaves, various shapes depending on the variety. The flowers are small white, blooming once every 3-4 months. There are many varieties of Sansevieria, differing in color, shape, and leaf color.
Effectively purifies indoor air, even in winter. Dust containing harmful substances is deposited on the leaves. Requires daily watering; leaves must be wiped from dust as it accumulates. TO sunlight The flower is not demanding; it can be planted either on a window or on stands near the wall. Any well-lit room is suitable for this plant.
Lemon Tree
It has a bright appearance and, with proper care, can bear edible fruits. Releases a large amount of essential oils into the air, creating a pleasant, unobtrusive scent. Prevents the growth of bacteria, making it easier to survive a cold. Naturally, these flowers will be useful for children. Lemons grown on trees can be added to tea for flavor.
Southern fruit works well experienced gardeners, since there are many nuances of care and maintenance. With the right skill, a tree can be grown from a lemon seed purchased in a store. Lemon trees require regular watering and periodic fertilization.
The lemon tree produces essential oils, which is beneficial for the child's body.
Kalanchoe
A bright flower with a faint scent. Very beautiful, children like it. There are many options appearance Kalanchoe, each of them has its own characteristics of care.
Kalanchoe is enough unpretentious flower, can live for quite a long time without watering, but requires a place with bright sunlight.
Chlorophytum
He is considered an air sanitarian - he easily concentrates harmful impurities on himself, preventing them from spreading throughout the room. To the nursery the room will suit perfect. In combination with sansevieria, it allows you to maintain clean, oxygen-rich air even with infrequent ventilation (especially important in winter or when a child is ill). Strongly humidifies the air and prevents it from becoming dry.
In terms of living conditions, it is the most unpretentious of these plants. It grows equally well both on brightly lit southern windows and on pendants in the back of the room. It is advisable to water daily; in emergency cases, chlorophytum can survive without watering for about a week.
Chlorophytum is the most useful plant for children, releases phytoncides, cleans the air of impurities.
The appearance of the plant is unassuming - long narrow green leaves growing from a common base. The color is bright green along the edge of the leaf, lighter towards the middle (can be completely white). Some children love to chew on the leaves of indoor plants. Chlorophytum is absolutely safe in this regard. indoor flower for children's.
Violet
Familiar purple or lilac small flowers, blooming almost constantly. The plant is different small size, thanks to which it easily fits into any interior.
Watering is necessary as the soil dries out. It is difficult to over or under water a violet, so the plant lives well, blooms, and reproduces in kindergartens and schools. Great for teaching children how to care for plants.
Children can be entrusted with caring for violets and begonias.
Cypress
The name is due to the external similarity, and not the relationship of the plants. Cypress has the ability to collect dust and harmful substances contained in the air. It releases phytoncides that increase immunity, alleviate colds, and accelerate recovery from diseases. Such an indoor flower would be appropriate both in a children’s room and in a kindergarten group.
A special feature of caring for cypress trees is mandatory daily spraying with water and wiping with a damp cloth. After the procedure, the plant is again able to perform the functions of a living air filter. Spraying partially replaces watering.
Begonia
An equally famous indoor plant, suitable for children's rooms. Perfectly filters the air, eliminating harmful substances, dust, bacteria. Loves bright light and frequent regular watering. Begonia should not be sprayed - there is a danger of damaging the leaves if the plant is in direct sunlight.
The pubescence on the stem is not thorns, touching it is completely safe. The habit of picking and chewing begonia leaves will not harm the child - the plant is not poisonous.
Zygocactus (Decembrist, Christmas star)
The flowering period of zygocactus occurs in mid-December - early January, hence the additional names. Perfect for decorating kindergartens in winter. Bright, red or white flowers will create a festive mood.
Grows on well-lit surfaces and requires weekly watering. Unlike most cacti, it does not require hibernation. It is a common belief that if you move the Decembrist to another room, flowering will stop. In fact, the plant may skip one season, but if the same conditions are maintained, flowering will not change.
Hibiscus (Chinese rose)
It is better to place young hibiscus in the children's room, since mature plant takes up a lot of space.
Large plant with large bright flowers, simple or terry. There are a huge variety of flower colors. The smell is weak. It is better to plant a young plant in a children's room; an adult plant, large, up to 2 meters high, will create significant inconvenience.
Tradescantia
The stems hang down, so they are perfect for wall decoration. Using hanging pots or special stands will allow the plant to grow, giving the room a green look.
It is advisable to place pots with Tradescantia higher - children tend to tear off the leaves. It is especially important if, in addition to the child, there are pets in the house.
Some plants cannot be planted in a nursery - this is due to the danger for the child or for the plant. Their main differences can be described as follows.
- Varieties of cacti with small, easily detachable spines are strictly contraindicated - there is a risk of significant injury to the baby.
- Plants whose leaves and stems are poisonous (for example, Dieffenbachia) are also not suitable for a nursery, much less a kindergarten. Children have the habit of picking off and chewing leaves; if the plant is poisonous, exploring the surrounding world will end in poisoning.
- The “black list” includes plants that have a pungent odor (locasia, primrose) - they often become allergens.
Alocasia, a plant that causes allergies, is not suitable for a child's room.
The main criterion in choosing a plant for a children's room is the safety of the baby. By choosing the “right” indoor flowers, you will avoid a lot of problems and worries.
