10 indoor plants with a pleasant aroma

It happens that you communicate with a florist, everything seems to be fine, there is a constructive exchange of information, and nothing portends trouble. And then - oops! - he saddled his favorite horse, and from that moment you turn from an interlocutor into a listener. And into the viewer. And there is absolutely no way to get away from an extensive lecture and an equally extensive demonstration. It’s good if he’s like-minded, but what if he loves cacti, and I love violets, for example? He has to humble himself and listen in the hope that all this will come back to haunt him when he comes to visit. Unpretentious. That's how I am. With their own “fad” - fragrant plants. The article will talk about indoor plants that create an atmosphere of aroma festival with their presence, about woody and shrub plants - citrus fruits, jasmines and gardenias, and why they do not smell the same in different conditions.

The most fragrant indoor plants are citrus fruits, jasmines and gardenias. © whiteflowerfarm

Bouvardia longiflora

This Mexican beauty is easy to care for and is one of the most fragrant bouvardias. The plant has a delicate jasmine scent, and in good light it will delight you with abundant flowering from May to December. It has tubular flowers of various colors - from white to deep red.

During the flowering period, bouvardia needs abundant watering and regular irrigation. It is important to avoid stagnation of moisture in the pot to prevent root rot.

Sarcococcus low

Sarcococcus low has a pleasant strong aroma, which it will exude from January to March. The white or pinkish bell-shaped flowers of this plant do not exceed 1 cm in length. After flowering, strong glossy black berries are formed on the sarcococcus.

The flower does not require care and can grow even in a polluted and smoky atmosphere. Loves moist, well-drained soil, but at the same time is drought tolerant. Feels great in the shade and has excellent immunity to diseases and pests.

In winter, the plant should be kept in a cool room with high humidity.

Types and varieties

Stephanotis Floribunda

The most popular type of indoor culture is Stephanotis floribunda. From the outside it looks like an ordinary climbing shrub. The leaf plates are located oppositely throughout the “trunk”. They have a classic oval shape with a pointed tip. The plates are painted rich green. The front part of the leaf has a glossy sheen, which gives the crop a solid appearance. Large white buds are gracefully collected in inflorescences resembling an open umbrella. The culture feels wonderful in greenhouses, winter gardens and on the windowsills of residential buildings.

Variegated stephanotis

The main difference between the crop is the unusual color of the foliage located on thick and strong stems. White or yellow spots are visible on the plates. It is this “shortcoming” that makes the culture unique in its kind.

Jasmine Sambac

This unusual plant with a sweet, intense scent blooms all year round, taking a break for 2-3 months. Its flowers are used in perfumery and to flavor tea.

Popular varieties:

Arabian Knights - unpretentious, with a strong sweet aroma and double flowers;
Grand Duke of Tuscany – capricious, with a rich floral scent and white, dense flowers;
Maid of Orleans - the flower lives for a day, then falls off, giving way to others;
Belle of India is unpretentious, blooms all year round with white double flowers.

Jasmine Sambac is light-loving, prefers light, neutral, well-drained soil, and is afraid of drafts and direct sunlight. On the north side and under artificial light it will wither away.

The plant is susceptible to attack by aphids, scale insects and spider mites.

Indoor citrus fruits

These are wonderful 3-in-1 options: beautiful bushes (or trees, depending on how you shape them), an amazing aroma of flowers and, as a bonus, some fruits. Now, if scale insects and spider mites didn’t eat them, they would be ideal indoor plants!

By growing different types and varieties of citrus fruits, you can choose aromas “for yourself” and for a specific room. lemon flowers (Citrus limon), for example, has a calming effect. At work, when the lemon tree is in bloom, even the most rowdy visitors noticeably lower their temper and discover the ability not only to speak out to others, but also to listen to them. At home, lemon is good for the bedroom; at one time we even had it on the bedside table as long as it fit.

tangerine flowers (Citrus reticulata) relieves stress; in its blooming state, it really needs to be placed in clinics, where queues accumulate and the intensity of passions is unusually high. At home, it is appropriate in the bedroom, in the nursery, and in the living room. In addition, its elegant fruits themselves lift your spirits.

Orange blossom (Citrus × sinensis) helps boost your energy. Positive. It also belongs in the living room, just like grapefruit (Citrus paradisi).

Kumquat, or Fortunella , has a very delicate scent When it blooms, it seems to me that even dreams become brighter. It is also very beautiful in fruiting and is in no way inferior to tangerines. There is no consensus among taxonomists about whether the kumquat belongs to the genus Citrus; some consider it a separate genus, Fortunella. And there is complete disgrace: Fortunella japonica - the kumquat with round fruits is classified as Fortunella, and Citrus japonica - the long-fruited kumquat - is classified as citrus. Both have an amazing aroma.

Other aromatic citrus fruits are also grown indoors:

limetta, or sweet lime (Citrus limetta Pursha) with very aromatic leaves;
orange, or bigaradia (Cítrus aurántium) with sour-bitter fruits, a somewhat rough aroma of flowers, but very pleasantly smelling leaves;
calamondin, or citrofortunella (×Citrofortunella microcarpa), abundantly flowering and fruiting;
orange myrtle , or chinotto (Citrus myrtifolia) with a candy smell;
sanbokan, or sweet lemon (Citrus sulcata) with a rich aroma;
citrons (Citrus medica), including the exotic palmate one known as “Buddha’s Hand.”

In general, any citrus plant in the house is definitely a welcome guest. At least, you can always justify yourself with utilitarian goals: we grow fruits!

Lemon (Citrus limon). © prancypants.of.the.shire

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata). © daloro.gard

Kumquat, or Fortunella (Fortunella)

Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia literally captivates with the jasmine scent of its snow-white double flowers. Its scent is used in their compositions by famous perfume brands: Dior, Chanel, Nina Ricci, Guerlain. In addition, this plant is known for its healing properties and is used in folk medicine. Blooms from July to October.

Popular types:

Radican Variegata - a dwarf variety, ideal for bonsai;
August Beauty – blooms profusely with large double flowers;
Fortuniana – has large camellia-shaped double flowers;
Four Seasons - blooms all year round.

Gardenia loves high humidity, acidified soil, good lighting and warmth. During the formation of buds and flowering, you cannot rearrange the pot - this can lead to the dropping of buds and flowers. Afraid of drafts.

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Pittosporum fragrant

Umbrella inflorescences of white pittosporum stars emit a rich, sweetish odor. Flowering begins in the 4th year after planting and lasts from March to July.

The plant needs sufficient light for the formation of buds and rich foliage color. Afraid of heat and sudden temperature changes. Has good immunity.

Popular varieties:

Nana - a large number of shoots with glossy dark green leaves;
Variegate is a spectacular plant with soft green leaves dotted with white spots.

In winter, this flower should be kept indoors without drafts at a temperature of 10-14°C.

Propagation by cuttings

Let's consider the step-by-step propagation of stephanotis by cuttings:

After pruning the plant in spring, select cuttings containing several internodes;
Treat the lower cut of the cutting with root hormone, plant the cuttings in a planting substrate of sand and peat;
Build a greenhouse from a jar or plastic bag, cover the plantings and take them to a shaded place.
Maintain a temperature of 28-30 degrees using the bottom heating of the pot, regularly ventilate the greenhouse, and allow the plantings to “breathe”;
Rooting may take up to two months. Transfer the rooted cuttings to the ground;
Form the flower as the shoots grow, trim by a third of the length when the shoots reach a length of 50 cm.

Propagation of stephanotis by seeds is not applicable to the climatic conditions of central Russia.

Raphiolepis umbellata

White or pinkish fragrant flowers of raphiolepis delight the eye from December to May. Their intense and sweet aroma invigorates and tones.

This rare plant reaches 1.5 m in height and is recommended for growing in bonsai style.

Raphiolepis is unpretentious and hardy, but grows slowly. Loves sunny places with shade and moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Tolerant to short-term soil dryness.

Stephanotis profusely flowering

This is the only type of stephanotis that is grown indoors. At the same time, its weak stems need support.

The plant blooms from May to the end of summer, sometimes again in September. Its delicate waxy flowers of cream, white or purple color have a strong, pleasant scent.

Stephonatis does not like drafts and overheating, and it may not bloom in a pot that is too spacious. Prefers rooms with high air humidity and diffused lighting. Loves loose neutral soil. Needs spraying. Picky about water quality.

Description of the variety and photo

Stephanotis belong to the family Lastovnevye. These plants are climbing and need support. In nature, they twine around trees. Flowers native to the subtropics and tropics. The peculiarity of the species is the abundance of buds. There can be from 4 to 7 pieces in each inflorescence. During flowering, the apartment is filled with a pleasant aroma, similar to the smell of jasmine.

The variety of stephanotis most often grown in apartments is Madagascar jasmine. It is most adapted to life in enclosed spaces. Gardeners love this exotic for its unusual snow-white flowers. But, if you like other varieties of indoor or garden flowers, then you can choose from a rich variety on Rastenievod.com. The entire collection of flower flora is collected here, which will satisfy even the most capricious gardeners.

The stem of the crop is climbing. Jasmine vine wraps around any support. You can use the plant to decorate arched compositions. The leaves are large (about 8-10 cm), glossy, elongated with sharp tips. Color – dark emerald.

Stephanotis fruits look like boxes, shaped like an ellipse. Inside are parachute seeds. As soon as the ripe fruit bursts, the seeds scatter in different directions.

How it blooms

Beautiful, delicate flowers are the main decoration of a tropical plant. The flowers are tubular in shape, topped with recurved petals resembling a star. The inflorescences are loose corymbose, axillary type. There are up to 7 flowers in one bundle. They are painted in white, cream and purple shades. The unforgettable, enchanting and delicate aroma of stephanotis gives it a similarity to jasmine, which is why in common people this tropical plant is often called Madagascar jasmine. Under natural conditions, flowering lasts for 10 long months.

Depending on the variety, the petals are colored in the following colors:

snow-white;
cream;
yellow;
light purple.

Flowering is usually long lasting and lasts throughout the summer. By autumn, plum-shaped fruits appear on the crop. There are seeds inside. They resemble parachute-shaped dandelion seeds and can migrate, that is, fly away in different directions.

White delicate stephanotis flowers are often used to create a bridal bouquet, in wedding flower arrangements and even woven into the bride’s hair. For this reason, stephanotis is known as the “bride’s wreath.”

Eucharis grandiflora

This tropical beauty is not demanding in care, easily adapts to the microclimate of the room and even with a minimum of care begins to form flower arrows. Blooms 2-3 times a year for 3 weeks.

Eucharis prefers intense, but not bright light and infrequent watering. Loves light, nutritious soil. Will be grateful for regular spraying and wiping of leaves. If there are sharp temperature fluctuations, it may die, and in a container that is too large, it may not bloom.

Planting at home

Fans of climbing plants all over the world enjoy growing this cute plant. However, for it to successfully take root at home, you need to choose the right container.

Pot for Madagascar jasmine

Experts advise using a ceramic pot. If you place stephanotis in a plastic container, its powerful root system can easily knock it over onto the floor. The size of the container is selected in accordance with the root system. In a pot that is too large, the culture will take a long time to develop and even stop blooming. In addition, there should be a drainage hole at the bottom of the container.

Before planting, wash the container thoroughly and then keep it in clean water for about 3 hours. This procedure helps remove harmful substances that remain after clay processing. Then the container is doused with boiling water and wiped with a thick cloth.

Priming

A slightly acidic substrate is best. You can buy it ready-made or prepare it yourself.

Components required:

humus (3 hours);
sand (2 hours);
clay-turf soil (1 tsp);
leafy substrate (1 hour).

In addition, brick chips or bone meal and pre-crushed moss are added to it. The prepared soil for stephanotis is disinfected so that pests do not develop in it.

Place to put it

First of all, it is placed on a windowsill where there is moderate sunlight. East or west windows are suitable. If the choice fell on the south side, then the glass is covered with a fabric screen or paper. Otherwise, the merciless rays of the sun will “paint” the plates with burns, which have a detrimental effect on the development of culture.

Murraya paniculata

Exotic Murraya, growing up to 1.5 m in height, has a surprisingly pleasant fresh aroma emanating from its tiny white flowers.

Flowering begins after the fifth year of life and occurs 2 times a year, after which sweet edible terracotta-colored berries with a citrus aroma are formed on the murraya.

Popular varieties:

Minima - a tree up to 0.6 m high, used to create bonsai;
Min-a-min – shrub up to 1 m high, with a dense crown;
Warf Compact is a miniature tree 10-15 cm high and leaves 0.5 cm in diameter.

Hoya fleshy

Hoya fleshy has glossy foliage and beige, waxy, star-shaped flowers with an intense, sweet scent. It blooms in early summer, producing nectar that drips from each petal.

Hoya is unpretentious and tolerates cold and heat well. Loves well-lit places and loose, drained soil. Sensitive to dampness. Afraid of mealybugs.

This flower needs regular feeding with fertilizers for epiphytic plants. You can replant at any time of the year.