How many types of flowers are there?
According to the IBGE, in Brazil there are more than 46,000 known plant species. In the world, data show that there are 390,900, with 369,400 of these plants flowering. The good thing, for those who like flowersis that many of them can be grown at home.
What are the most common flowers?
1. Rose
Probably the best known around the world, roses have been planted since antiquity. With a variety of colors, each one has a special meaning: yellow, for example, symbolizes friendship; already the red, indicates passion; while the rose can mean gratitude. Roses can be planted directly in the ground, or grown in a pot, they require little water and direct exposure to the sun should be avoided, although they appreciate light and heat.
types of rose
Rose Champagne
pink rose
Red rose
black prince rose
Argentine rose
Yellow Rose
2. Chrysanthemum
The term refers to a family, Chrysanthemum, which flowers year-round and can receive direct sunlight. In addition to the luminosity, it needs a lot of humidity and therefore watering varies from 2 to 3 times a week (be careful not to soak and rot the roots).
Types of Chrysanthemums
Daisy
Marigold
Calendula
3. orchid
From the Asparagales family, one of the largest families of existing plants, the orchid has several variations in shapes, colors and sizes. Watering is more necessary in periods of heat, but attention should be paid to its soil: if it is dry, it is necessary to wet it.
Favorite for decoration, this is a type of flower for vases that needs light, but at times when the sun is milder, in the morning (until 9 am) or in the late afternoon (after 4 pm).
Type of Orchids
Butterfly Orchids (Phalaenopsis)
Phalaenopsis schilleriana
ballerina orchid
4. Tulip
Very common in bouquets, vase arrangements, table decorations or even to decorate the most sophisticated environments, tulips are flowers that ask for little direct light, sun only in the morning and when watering, opt for a spray bottle, just to moisten the soil.
5. Hydrangea
It is a bushy plant, native to Asia, which can reach 1.5 meters in height. The plant must be watered very often, especially in dry climates, in which case watering is daily. Despite needing light, it cannot be direct, so the ideal is to leave it in a half-shaded place.
6. Portulaca (Eleven o’clock)
A type of succulent, the name by which it is best known is Eleven hours, as it is around this time that its flowers open during the day. It can receive direct light and it is recommended that watering be done once or twice a week.
7. Violet
Famous type of vase flower, the violet is a small plant with colorful flowers, darling in homes. She needs indirect sunlight and constant watering, but don’t wet the flowers, just the soil, as they will rot.
types of violet
Perfect love
wild violet
wild violet
This flower looks great in bouquets and is easily on the list of best known among the little plants. It must be grown in shade or semi-shade and requires average watering, two to three times a week.
Types of Lilies
white lilies
Asiatic Lilies
yellow lilies
9. Amaryllis
Also called Açucena, this flower is originally from South Africa. More adept at the mild climate, autumn is the time when it blooms, it likes light and needs at least 4 hours of sun. Watering should be frequent, but be careful not to soak the soil, just keep its moisture.
10. Azalea
This flower blooms in winter, unlike all the others. They can reach 2 meters in height, but they also do well in vases. 4 hours of direct light are needed, but they cannot be exposed to wind and rain. It is not very demanding with watering, but it needs a moist soil, as well as the environment in which it is located.
11. Anthurium
There are more than 600 species of Anthuriums, and here in Brazil, the best known is the red one. This plant is native to tropical territory, so the humid and warm climate is ideal for growing it. Despite this, it cannot be in direct sunlight, and watering must be frequent (even greater in the summer months). For a more showy appearance, spray the leaf with water as well.
12. sardinheira
This is a plant that blooms a lot during the year, for this it needs a lot of sunlight and a lot of moisture in the soil, watering should be more frequent because of this, especially in summer. But always be careful not to soak the plant.
13. Carnation
Owner of a mild perfume, the carnation, or carnation, does best in hot weather and low humidity. He needs a lot of sun and also a well-ventilated place.
14. Sunflower
As its name suggests, the sunflower needs to receive direct sunlight for several hours a day, growing best with exposure of at least 4 hours of sun daily (morning sun is recommended). Water frequently to keep the soil around the sunflower moist, but never soggy. Once the flower is well developed, decrease the frequency.
15. Lysianthus
Lysianthus is not a vase type of flower and is more commonly seen in flower arrangements. He is native to the United States of America and, due to his format, is also called Bluebell (Blue Bell). For indoors, it is necessary to leave it in a well-lit place, and in the garden it needs milder temperatures. Watering takes place whenever the soil is dry.
16. Begonia
One of the most cultivated plants in the world, it is a type of potted flower, but it also works in gardens. The soil cannot become dry, so watering must be done every three or four days and must be in shady places, as the sun (as well as the rain) can wither the flowers.
17. Hyacinth
This is also a type of flower in a vase and planter. It is very fragrant and blooms in cooler climates. The soil needs to be loose and with good drainage, so that they are always moist, without soaking.
18. Narcissus
With white and yellow flowers, most commonly, Narcissus usually grows on the banks of rivers or ponds, with the tip down. The joke is that, just like the character in the myth, this way the flower can see its own reflection. The soil needs to be moist, but not soggy.
19. Alpine
Present in many parks and also in homes, Alpina is a cut flower and works for floral arrangements. It should be grown in half shade and watered to keep the soil moist, which should be done in the morning or late afternoon.
It is an aquatic plant, which is submerged during the night and returns to the surface with sunrise. She is full of meanings in Asian literature, such as elegance, purity, grace and perfection.
21. Gardenia
Originally from China, this flower is normally white and very commonly used in bouquets. She needs between 6 to 8 hours of full sun a day, but be careful to keep her out of the sun during peak hours. Water frequently, without letting the soil dry out.
22. Gerbera
This flower can be found in up to 20 different colors and adapts well to the tropical climate, but prefers the drier climate. Therefore, if you have this type of vase flower, the recommendation is that watering be done once a week. However, in drier and hotter periods, increase the frequency to up to three times a week.
The solar incidence varies according to the climate: in hotter places, leave it in half-shaded places; in milder temperatures, the sun is welcome.
23. Heliconia
Also known as Caeté or Bananeira do Mato, it is a tropical climate plant that likes heat and humidity, so watering must be frequent so that the soil is always humid. They need full sun to grow well, but they can also stay in partial shade.
24. Hibiscus
Hibiscus tea is known to help with weight loss, but its properties also help control blood pressure and even prevent liver problems. To keep hibiscus healthy at home, water frequently, two to three times a week, ensuring that the soil is always moist but never soggy. In summer, watering can be daily.
He can do without direct light, but his flower is only born with at least two hours of sun a day.
25. Maria Sem Vergonha
The affectionate nickname comes from the ease with which everything happens with this flower: it grows very fast (its scientific name can be translated as “impatient” because of this), reproduces easily and also invades areas to grow under native trees. . Thus, to further facilitate its growth, it is recommended to leave it in a half-shaded and airy place. Water twice a week and in summer, spray water so that it retains moisture.
26. Ipe
This is a plant that can reach 30 meters in height. However, it can also be a vase flower. Pay attention to her size, so that she grows healthy and change the vase whenever you think it’s necessary.
Ipê needs full sun, an airy place and watering must be done frequently when the plant is just a seedling, and then they can be moderate. It blooms during the dry season, so it’s not a bad thing if, once mature, it stimulates flowering in the months before the period (June to November).
27. Jasmine
As a tea or as a perfume, Jasmine does its job very well. This potted flower requires water once a week, or more depending on the climate (the drier, the more frequently you water). This flower also develops better in direct sunlight, with at least 5 hours of direct sunlight, however, leaving it in partial shade also works.
28. Lavender
Notorious for its perfume, lavender is even more fragrant when exposed to the sun. That’s because, that way, it produces the essential oil that brings the aroma. Therefore, if you have lavender at home, guarantee at least 5 hours of sunlight daily. Regarding watering, new seedlings need water daily, after mature, the frequency can alternate from once to twice a week. In both cases, the ideal is to keep the soil moist, without soaking it.
29. Honeysuckle
The leaf of this plant has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties, it is also good for respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. To have this flower growing healthy at home, it needs sunlight and watering must be medium, to keep the soil moist (which must have good drainage to avoid the accumulation of water, harmful to the flower).
30. Magnolia
Also known for its medicinal properties, Magnolia is a bushy plant that can reach 25 meters in height. However, it is also a type of flower in a vase, which you can have at home, with…