Did you know that there are many outdoor plants that can be grown in pots? And I am not referring only to those that are small in themselves, such as rose bushes or bulbous flowers, but also to certain trees and even palm trees.
Today it is very easy to decorate the patio or balcony, for example, with a few plants. You just have to know which are the best outdoor plants that, due to their characteristics, can look beautiful in containers. Here we will show you ten of them.
Aspidistra (Aspidistra elatior)
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La aspidistra It is a rhizomatous plant that develops very long green or variegated (green and yellow) leaves., with a petiole also of great length. Although it produces flowers, they are very small and green, so it is normal that they go unnoticed every year. Now while it may look like a fairly common green plant, that doesn't mean it's any less interesting.
It lives very, very well in pots, and also, it must be placed in the shade since it does not tolerate direct sun. That is why it can be a great option to grow in areas not directly exposed to the king sun. Also, withstands cold and frost down to -12ºC.
Azalea (rhododendron japonicum)
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La azalea It is a small deciduous shrub that reaches a height of approximately 1 meter.. It has small, dark green leaves, and in spring it produces many orange, white, pink or red flowers. Sometimes it is usually kept indoors, which is a mistake because it needs to feel the passing of the seasons. In addition, it resists frosts down to -7ºC.
It is a plant that requires an acidic substrate to grow, with a pH between 4 and 6; so that you should not put any type of soil, but one that is suitable for it, such as coconut fiber or the specific substrate for acid plants.
Headband (Chlorophytum comosum)
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La tape, malamadre or spider plant, is a herbaceous plant that develops green or green and white ribbon leaves. Reaches an approximate height of 30 centimeters, reason for which it can be in pots throughout its life without any problem. It is also interesting to know that it can be used as a hanging plant, and that it does well both in shade and semi-shade.
It is very easy to care for, as it only needs moderate watering. Also, withstands cold and frosts down to -7ºC.
Echinacea (Echinacea sp)
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La echinacea or echinacea It is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches a height of up to 1 or 2 meters depending on the species. It is a fast-growing herb that looks great in pots, both on balconies, terraces and patios. Its flowers are large, pink, and appear in summer.
It is easy to maintain, but it needs to be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise it will not be healthy. Likewise, it must be watered when the earth is almost dry. But for the rest, you have to know that resists frost down to -7ºC.
Kumquat (Fortunella sp.)
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El kumquat It is one of the smallest citrus fruits that exist: They only measure a maximum of 5 meters in height if it is planted in the ground, and in a pot it remains approximately 2 meters. It is a tree, or rather a shrub in the shape of a tree, with evergreen leaves and slow growth that produces white flowers in spring, and fruits similar to oranges but much smaller in summer.
Due to its characteristics, it often works as a bonsai, but it is also a good option to have it in a pot as a small tree. Of course, put it in a sunny place so that it grows well. Withstands frosts down to -7ºC.
Lavender (Lavandula sp)
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La lavender essence It is an aromatic subshrub plant that, Although it can measure up to 1 meter high by more or less the same width, it adapts well to living in a pot. since, in addition, it tolerates pruning. It gets especially pretty in spring-summer, which is when it blooms, but it's actually interesting all year round. Since it is evergreen, it looks evergreen; And not only that: did you know that it repels mosquitoes? The aroma that we humans like so much, these insects dislike, so that's why they don't come near it.
Likewise, it is important to say that it does not need much care: it repels mosquitoes, yes, but also many other insects that can quickly become pests, such as mealybugs, for example. Likewise, it is not necessary to water it frequently, since it resists drought. Withstands frosts down to -7ºC.
Dwarf palm (roebellini phoenix)
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La dwarf palm It is a rather slow-growing species of phoenix than reaches an approximate height of 3-4 meters. It is a very pretty plant, with a thin trunk and pinnate leaves that can be placed in semi-shade as well as in direct sun. It can withstand some drought, but I recommend watering whenever you see the soil drying out to keep it looking healthier.
If we talk about the cold, it supports it well. In fact, withstands frosts down to -4ºC as long as they are short-lived and punctual. For the rest, if you love palm trees and want to have one in a pot, this is a good option.
Rosemary (sage rosmarinus)
El romero It is a shrubby and aromatic plant that can reach a height of 1 meter. It has linear, green and white leaves, and its blue flowers appear in spring. Its rate of growth is slow, but resists drought, heat and frost up to -7ºC.
It is a plant that you can have in pots without problems, one that will surely give you a lot of satisfaction because it is very easy to grow.
Shrub rose (Rosa sp)
El rosebush It is a plant, normally deciduous, highly appreciated in gardens for its beautiful flowers.. Despite the fact that its stems are thorny -and that they can also do a lot of damage if we are careless- there are many of us who grow the odd specimen, either in the ground or in a pot.
And it is not very demanding: it will only be necessary to give it a rejuvenation pruning in winter, and eliminate those flowers that are withered. Of course, you also have to water it and fertilize it during the growing season so that it grows properly. Withstands temperatures down to -18ºC.
Teucrius (Teucrium fruticans)
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El Teucry It is an evergreen shrub widely used to create low hedges due to its tolerance to pruning. However, it is also highly recommended to grow it in a pot. It grows between 50 and 100 centimeters tall., and has small olive-green leaves. Its flowers are also small, and lilac in color. These sprout throughout the spring.
It is a plant that must be placed in sunny places, and watered moderately throughout the year. If we talk about the cold, it supports it well; in fact withstands frosts up to -14.
Do you know of other outdoor plants that can be grown in pots?