{"id":6804,"date":"2023-06-09T01:41:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T01:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectoutdoorspaces.com\/?p=6431"},"modified":"2023-06-10T03:05:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T03:05:47","slug":"the-best-low-maintenance-balcony-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/the-best-low-maintenance-balcony-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Low Maintenance Balcony Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A little greenery is a perfect addition to any outdoor space including balconies. However, unless you are green fingered or have a particular passion for gardening<\/strong> you probably want to spend more time enjoying time on your balcony, rather than taking care of the plant life. So we have seven of best low maintenance plants suitable for balconies in our article below.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cactus, spider plants, Boston ferns, petunias and Aloe Vera are among the most popular low maintenance balcony plants. Each requires minimal maintenance, are relatively hardy and require moderate temperatures, making them ideal for most balconies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Each plant requires a little variation in care, though all are low maintenance and only require basic care and each will bring a splash of color to your balcony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are looking for the quick answer, we have a table directly below that highlights the plant its care needs and why it makes a great low maintenance balcony plant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We have an infographic on the best low maintenance plants for balconies below as well. You can download or share if you need. Just click on the picture to make it bigger. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLow Maintenance Balcony Plant<\/strong><\/td> Description and Care Instructions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Cactus<\/strong><\/td> A hardy plant that can survive is both low and high temperatures, Make sure you buy one grown outside, and water it every couple of weeks. <\/td><\/tr> Spider Plant<\/strong><\/td> Can survive in low light conditions and with irregular watering ( suitable if you take lots of holidays. you can always put it to the railings so it gets rain when it comes as well. <\/td><\/tr> Aloe Vera<\/strong><\/td> A great low maintenance balcony plant that is not very thirsty (doesn’t require much water) and can survive in various temperatures. <\/td><\/tr> Boston Fern<\/strong><\/td> Unlike Aloe Vera and Cactus, Boston Ferns are thirsty and need water regularly, however next to the rails of your balcony will let them get the rain when it comes. <\/td><\/tr> Lobelia<\/strong><\/td> These are able to both stand up and be trailing on your balcony if you want hanging baskets, they shouldn’t be allowed to dry out but can tolerate low temperatures but not frost. <\/td><\/tr> Sweet alyssum flowers<\/strong><\/td> Once established these tough plants will need little maintenance. While becoming established they should be watered to keep the soil moist around the roots for a few weeks<\/td><\/tr> Petunias<\/strong><\/td> These are a little more fussy, and will need to be kept moist and have half decent light to get the best flowers from them. One for the neighbours to water if you do go away. They look awesome though. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n