11 Plants That Bloom Indoors and Are Simplest to Grow

1. Christmas Cactus

Botanical Name: Schlumbergera bridgesii

Christmas Cactus is famous for blooming remarkable red and pink flowers several times of the year. To encourage flowering, keep it in a cool, dark room for bud formation and relocate to a sunny window later on.

Here’s all the information on how to make a Christmas Cactus bloom

2. African Violet

Botanical Name: Saintpaulia

African Violets grow small and pretty flowers in vibrant pink, purple, white, blue, and lavender shade. They are proficient in blooming year-round if you give them ample bright, indirect sunlight for quick bud formation.

Check out our article on growing African Violets indoors here

3. Cyclamen

Botanical Name: Cyclamen persicum

Cyclamens are native to the Mediterranean climate and bloom naturally during the spring and winter seasons. They thrive happily in indoor spaces with a cool temperature, moderate humidity, and little watering.

4. Orchids

Botanical Name: Orchidaceae

Orchids flaunt attractive white & pink flowers accompanied by contrasting olive green leaves. They are one of the easiest blooming houseplants and can be made to flower with minimal effort.

Here are the best types of Orchids you can grow

5. Bromeliads

Botanical Name: Bromeliaceae

Bromeliads fall in the favorite list of most houseplant owners for their striking foliage and long-lasting colorful flowers. They bloom only once a lifetime and can easily be propagated from pups.

6. Geraniums

Botanical Name: Pelargonium

Geraniums are versatile flowering plants and come in a wide range of accents including purple, pink, orange, red, and white. They make a great addition to hanging baskets and bloom in abundance from spring to fall.

Here’s all the information you need to grow Geraniums indoors

7. Begonias

Botanical Name: Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum

There are plenty of Begonia types known for blooming gorgeous flowers in a wide range of colors. Most of them bloom year-round and thrive happily near sunny windows. Have a look at the best varieties to grow indoors here.

8. Kalanchoe

Botanical Name: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Low-maintenance nature and delightful appereance make Kalanchoe a perfect indoor plant for beginners. It flowers clusters of petite flowers from late winter to spring accompanied by thick, dark-green leaves.

Check out our article on growing flowering kalanchoe indoors here

9. Clivias

Botanical Name: Clivia miniata

Also known as Kaffir Lily, this elegant flowering plant blooms long-lasting flowers in incredible shades of orange and yellow. It does well in shady locations and very easy to grow from bulbs.

10. Gloxinia

Botanical Name: Sinningia speciosa

Gloxinia flaunts single and double-tone bell-shaped velvety flowers in marvelous shades of pink, red, blue, and purple with white rims. To encourage blooming, protect the plant from direct sunlight, avoiding overwatering.

11. Crown of Thorns

Botanical Name: Euphorbia milii

This slow-growing bushy plant will reward you with alluring bracts in the shades of yellow, red, white, orange, and pink. Just keep it at a location where it gets plenty of direct sunlight every day. Keep your pets and 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren away from it.