Many types of houseplants with flowers you see at garden centers are sold as gift plants. That’s because some of these plants need special care (and sometimes even a greenhouse environment) in order to rebloom.
So most people just toss them out once they’re done flowering. I don’t have a greenhouse, but I love surrounding myself with indoor blooming plants.
Over the years, I’ve had great luck growing several different types of flowering houseplants.
So I thought I would put together a list of flowering indoor plants that don’t require tons of special care (or a greenhouse!) to get them to bloom.
This list is for anyone who wants to enjoy houseplants that bloom all year round, without a ton of fuss! Most of these are very easy to care for, and can usually be found at any garden center.
The 15 Best Indoor Flowering Plants
This list of my top picks for the best flowering houseplants has indoor plants that are not only gorgeous when in bloom, but ones that are the easiest for the average indoor gardener to care for and rebloom.
I am able to get all of these plants to bloom year after year, and I’ve had many of these plants for several years. Some of them are even winter blooming houseplants, which is awesome! Here’s my list of indoor flowering plants…
1. Hibiscus
These lovely tropicals are fairly low maintenance, and they bloom throughout the entire winter near a sunny window in my basement.
In order for them to flower indoors, they do need to be next to a sunny window, or you can use a grow light.
Learn all about how to care for hibiscus plants here.
2. Crown Of Thorns
Crown of thorns are easy houseplants that flower year round. They are in the euphorbia family, so care for them just like you would care for succulent plants.
3. Amaryllis
A popular holiday gift plant, amaryllis can be kept after the flowers fade, and grown as a houseplant.
They make good indoor plants, and when given the right conditions, will bloom consistently every year. You can learn all about how to care for them here.
4. African Violets
It’s easy to see why African violets are one of the most popular indoor flowering plants to collect, there are so many cool varieties out there!
They’re simple to propagate, and are the perfect flowering houseplants for beginners!
5. Flowering Maple
Flowering maples aren’t very common indoor plants, and I’m not sure why. They are in the same family as tropical hibiscus plants, and just as easy to care for. Plus they bloom all year long in a sunny window.
6. Peace Lily
Maybe the most common houseplants that bloom, peace lilies have a lot going for them. They are one of the best for low light, rarely have problems with bugs, will bloom almost constantly under the right conditions, and are even natural air purifiers! Wow! Learn how to care for peace lilies here.
7. Goldfish Plant
This unusual houseplant with small orange flowers gets it’s name because the blooms look like tiny fish.
Goldfish plants flower all year round. This cute little plant is perfect for growing indoors because it doesn’t need a ton of light or humidity to thrive.
8. Lipstick Plant
The lipstick plant is one of my favorite flowering indoor houseplants. They look great set atop a pedestal or small side table, or planted in a hanging baskets where they can cascade over the top. Learn all about lipstick plant care here.
9. Bromeliads
Bromeliads are one of the best flowering houseplants for low light. They’re pretty easy, and really fun to grow too.
Water it by filling the center vase of leaves, keep the water fresh, and it will thrive. Learn how to care for bromeliads here.
10. Holiday Cacti
Thanksgiving cactus and Christmas cacti are wonderful flowering indoor houseplants that are commonly sold as gift plants around the holidays.
That’s because they are cheery winter flowering houseplants, and they’re easy to care for too. Treat them right and they will bloom every year around their respective holiday. Learn more about holiday cacti care here.
11. Aloes
There are tons of different types of aloe plants, and some of them are really great indoor flowering plants. Many of them are winter blooming houseplants, and some varieties flower almost all year round. They’re easy too, since they’re succulents.
Add a few blooming aloes to your collection, and you’re sure to have beautiful flowers all winter long. Learn how to care for aloe houseplants here.
12. Begonias
Commonly sold as annual flowers in the spring, there are many types of begonia plants that can be brought into the house.
They make great flowering indoor houseplants. Many varieties are also very colorful with stunning foliage, which is a double bonus! Learn how to grow begonias here.
13. Orchids
There are so many different varieties of orchid plants that you could fill your home with them! Orchids are definitely one of the most common indoor flowering plants, and some varieties are easier than others.
If you want to try your hand at growing them, start with a variety that is easy for beginners, like Phalaenopsis orchids. Learn how to care for orchids here.
14. Cyclamen
Another common gift plant, cyclamens are one of the most popular indoor plants sold in garden centers around the holidays.
The cool thing about them is that their growing season is the opposite than most. They bloom in the winter and go dormant in the summer. Read all about cyclamen plant care here.
15. Kalanchoe
Many varieties of kalanchoe plants will flower consistently as long as they get enough light. This popular houseplant is notorious for growing leggy when it’s not getting enough sun, so make sure to keep it on a sunny window ledge or use a grow light.
Treat them just like you would treat your favorite succulents, and they will thrive in your home. Learn exactly how to care for them here.
Flowering Houseplants Care Tips
Caring for houseplants in bloom is a bit different than it is for others. Most flowering indoor plants need a little more care in order for them to bloom reliably.
Some will need more light and fertilizer, while others are at a greater risk of being infested by bugs, or might be a bit more fussy about watering.
So, to make taking this easier for you, I wanted to give you some tips to help you out. Here are my quick tips for how to care for houseplants that flower…
Light
Typically, flowering houseplants will need a lot of light. That’s because they need to build up extra energy in order to bloom. If you don’t have a lot of sunlight in your house, you can use artificial lights.
Using a small plant grow light plugged into an outlet timer is usually all they need, and doesn’t cost much.
Fertilizer
Since they need lots of energy in order to bloom, most flowering indoor plants will need to be fertilized regularly. Organic compost tea or a general purpose fertilizer will work great in most cases.
Otherwise you can buy fertilizer specifically for the plants you have, like for African violets, for orchids or for hibiscus plants for example.
Watering
Some types of indoor flowering plants need to be watered more often than others. Improper watering is the most common cause of houseplant death, and can also have an impact on whether plants bloom or not.
So, if you struggle with watering your plants, then I recommend getting an inexpensive soil moisture gauge to help you get it just right.
Pest Control
Some plants are more susceptible to being attacked by bugs than others. So it’s important to know the signs, and keep a close eye out for pest infestations.
Neem oil is a natural pesticide, and works great. You can also use an organic insecticidal soap, or make your own using 1 tsp mild liquid soap to 1 liter of water.
Where To Buy Flowering Indoor Plants
If you’re wondering where to buy indoor houseplants that flower, you should be able to find lots of nice ones for sale at your local garden center, especially during the fall and winter months. You can also find flowering houseplants for sale online year round.
I hope that this flowering houseplants list gave you some great ideas for new plants to add to your indoor plant collection. Be sure to buy a few of them so that you can surround yourself with beautiful blooming houseplants all year long!
If you struggle to maintain healthy indoor plants through the winter, then my Winter Houseplant Care eBook is exactly what you need! It will teach you everything you need to know about how to keep them thriving all year round! Download your copy today!
Recommended Books
- The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual
- The Indestructible Houseplant
- The Unexpected Houseplant
- The House Plant Expert
- Indoor Plant Decor
- Plant By Numbers
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