Plants to avoid on your balcony: They may wither or cause inconvenience
Which flowers should not be placed on the balcony (photo: unsplash.com)
Home flowers and plants not only delight the eyes but also enrich the indoor air with oxygen, and they can help protect your home and health. Typically, pots with plants are placed on windowsills, balconies, or bookshelves. However, many people make a common mistake by putting plants on their balconies to create a green corner. Some flowers quickly die there, according to Sante.
Camellias
If your balcony faces south, excessive sunlight can harm delicate plants like camellias. The golden rule is that direct sunlight should not be focused on the leaves. Camellias thrive in shaded and well-ventilated spaces.
Another consideration is drafts and wind. If they are strong and frequent, they can cause irreparable damage to your flowers.
Camellias should not be placed on the balcony (photo: pixabay.com)
Orchids
These beautiful flowers need light, but again, not direct sunlight. Also, orchids don't thrive in outdoor conditions. It's best to place an orchid near a window, protected by curtains.
An orchid on the balcony can die (photo: pixabay.com)
Winter cactus
Among the plants that should not be placed on the balcony is the winter cactus. It prefers cool temperatures, with around +10 degrees Celsius being a suitable environment. However, it does not tolerate direct sunlight.
In indoor settings, it is also essential to carefully choose a location for such a cactus since any nearby heat source can harm it.
Cactus won't appreciate the balcony (photo: pixabay.com)
Big plants
It might seem that a large pot with a big plant would fit well on the balcony. However, unfortunately, not all such plants can be placed there. Firstly, a large pot will immediately take up space on your balcony.
Secondly, among large plants, there are also many that are strongly averse to direct sunlight, wind, or cold.
It's better not to place large pots with flowers on the balcony (photo: pixabay.com)
Curly plants
Placing such a plant on the balcony may seem like a great idea, especially if it's a decorative plant. However, they tend to grow quite quickly and can easily surpass the boundaries of your apartment, invading your neighbors' space, which they might not appreciate.
Curly plants can "escape" to your neighbors (photo: pixabay.com)
Plants with large thorns
Here's a recommendation for your personal safety. In a small space on the balcony, the risk of getting pricked by thorns increases significantly. Therefore, it's essential to carefully plan the placement of such a plant or consider not having such a "resident" at all.
Plants with thorns and spikes can be problematic on your balcony (photo: pixabay.com)
