With the broad range of possibilities in an indoor flower plant today, you can enjoy spring blooms year round right from the comfort of your own living room. You can find a variety of flowering houseplants of all shapes, sizes and colors, making it easy to find selections that will complement your home décor and brighten your space nicely. However, it is important to learn how to keep those blooming houseplants happy, so they will continue to put their best buds forward for you. We have a few tips on the best choices in a flower plant and what you can do to ensure they provide you with beautiful blossoms year round.

African Violets

This is probably one of the most common types of flower plants that you will see in homes today, because of their cheerful blooms in a range of colors and easy maintenance. African violets are a rare flower plant in that they like a bit of crowding in their pot, so don't transplant them to larger containers too frequently. These houseplants also prefer to soak their water up through the roots, so water from a dish under the pot rather than over the top of the soil. You can also find fertilizers especially designed for African Violets that will keep them blooming, and pinching off dead flowers will also encourage more frequent flowering.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is another common type of flower plant that is seen in many homes today. These plants are much larger than the African violet, but can also come in a broad range of bright shades. This flower plant is typically a spring bloomer, but you can find plants in full flower year round from nurseries and garden centers. The Kalanchoe likes lots of sun during warmer weather, but will be happy with some shadier time after a big blooming episode. Simply trim down the stems and place in a shady window for a month or so until this flower plant is ready to bloom again.

Cyclamen

Cyclamen is another popular type of flower plant that is most commonly seen indoors during the winter months. These delicate looking flowers can come in a range of colors from deep purple to cheerful yellow. Cyclamen like cooler temperatures and won't do as well in direct sunlight. If kept in optimal conditions, this plant will continue to bloom for several months and then may be coaxed to flower for another season if allowed to go dormant until about midsummer. This means caring for the flower plant seed, or corn, by keeping it in a cool, dark area until it is ready to bloom again.

A flower plant or two in your home is a wonderful way to welcome spring, even during the coldest months of the year. With the right environment and care, you can enjoy many types of flower plants for many months or even years, depending on the species you choose. Any time is the right time to bring colorful blossoms and greenery into your home.