If you've been following my articles for a while, you probably know that my 85-year-old grandpa from North Texas has some incredible gardening skills that I witnessed. I used to visit his plant during holidays. Growing plants in North Texas is harder due to the sudden temperature changes. We need to take extra care during frosts. In this article, I will be sharing a list of flowers that we can grow indoors in North Texas.
Before showing you the indoor flowering plants, I need to say a few things:
It's really difficult to bloom flowers indoors in North Texas, but there are certain flowering plants that we can plant indoors and get beautiful blooms.
I will share the flowering plants and will also mention the exact time of planting and their blooming season.
Tip: If you can buy plants that have already bloomed (Orchids), the blooms will stay for a long time.
If you can become a master at controlling humidity, light, and temperature, you can easily grow the below-flowering plants and witness the blooms.
My grandpa and I created a planting calendar for North Texas. You should check that.
Indoor flowering plants in North Texas
| Plant Name | Planting Season | Difficulty Level | Blooming Season | Where to Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) | Spring | Easy | Year-round | Bright, indirect light |
| Orchid (Phalaenopsis) | Spring | Moderate | Winter to early Spring | Bright, indirect light |
| Begonia (Begonia spp.) | Spring | Easy | Summer to Fall | Filtered light, near windows |
| African Violet (Saintpaulia) | All year | Moderate | Year-round | Indirect sunlight, near east-facing windows |
| Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) | Fall | Easy | Late Fall to Winter | Indirect light, east or west-facing windows |
| Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) | Winter | Moderate | Winter to Spring | Bright, indirect light |
| Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) | Fall | Moderate | Winter to early Spring | Bright light, sunny windows |
Scroll the table sidewise on mobile devices to see the blooming season and where to place it.
As per my Grandpa's experience, he successfully grew these 7 indoor flowering plants in North Texas and the plants bloomed.
Peace Lily:
I personally love this plant as the blooming season is year-round. Besides that, we can grow this plant indoors in North Texas if we take care of it carefully. Keep it in a place where it can get indirect and bright light.
Orchid:
There are a lot of orchid varieties available, but you need to grow the orchid indoors and all the varieties are not suitable for growing indoors in North Texas.
Orchids need more moisture and a humid indoor environment to bloom.
You can consider Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) or Dendrobium variant only.
You can expect the blooms from this plant - winter to early spring.
I am not going to explain each of the plants as I have mentioned the necessary information in the table.
African violets are pet-safe.
Common Challenges When Growing Indoor Flowering Plants in North Texas
You can face these common challenges while growing indoor flowering plants in North Texas. But don't worry I have the best tips so that you can defeat the challenges.
The first challenge is the humidity control. North Texas's climate is dry. If possible manage to set a room humidifier. You can maintain a consistent moisture level in the air using a room humidifier.
The next challenge is temperature fluctuation. Keep your indoor plants away from air vents and drafty windows. The best thing you can do is place them in areas where temperatures remain more constant.
Fertilizer and watering guide for these 7 Indoor flowering plants
| Plant Name | Watering Frequency | Fertilizer Type |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) | Weekly (allow top inch to dry out) | Balanced liquid fertilizer (every 4-6 weeks) |
| Orchid (Phalaenopsis) | Every 1-2 weeks (allow to dry slightly between waterings) | Specialized orchid fertilizer (every 2-4 weeks during growing season) |
| Begonia (Begonia spp.) | Weekly (keep soil evenly moist) | Balanced liquid fertilizer (every 4 weeks) |
| African Violet (Saintpaulia) | Every 5-7 days (keep soil slightly moist) | Low-nitrogen fertilizer (every 2-4 weeks) |
| Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) | Every 2-3 weeks (allow soil to dry between waterings) | Balanced liquid fertilizer (every 4-6 weeks during growing season) |
| Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) | Every 1-2 weeks (keep soil moist during growing season) | Balanced fertilizer (every 2-4 weeks during growing season) |
| Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) | Every week (keep soil slightly moist) | Balanced liquid fertilizer (every 4-6 weeks during growing season) |
