Flower bouquets smell wonderful, but they only have a short lifespan. One more reason to surround yourself with pretty houseplants and create small scent oases. The strength of the scent can vary within the species.
With an intense scent
Balsam Apple (Clusia)
- rubber tree-like, easy-care succulent
- can grow up to 300 cm high as a houseplant
- blooms between July and August
- creamy white or pink flowers
- funnel-shaped, arranged in clusters
- exude an intense scent of vanilla
- Allow substrate to dry before watering
Tip:
This plant requires a lot of light and, unlike most succulents, significantly more water.
Calamondin orange (Citrus madurensis)
- shrub-like growth, 150-200 cm high, 100-150 cm wide
- Leaves ovate, dark green, shiny
- blooms from May to June
- numerous white, strongly scented flowers
- fruit formation with proper care
- Fruits round, golden yellow, edible from December
- Location sunny, soil gravelly to loamy
Tip:
In winter, this plant wants to be bright and cool at temperatures between five and ten degrees.
Scented Geraniums / Scented Pelargoniums (Pelargonium)
- bushy growing balcony and house plant
- Growth height varies depending on species
- Leaf scenter with an intense scent
- intensifies when touched
- countless scent variations and nuances
- most common after lemon, roses or peppermint
- Flowers usually less conspicuous
- small white and different shades of pink
- show up from June to autumn
Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)
- bushy growth, up to 60 cm high
- dark green foliage color
- opens its buds in summer
- blooms from July to October
- white, cup-shaped flowers with an intense, floral scent
- prefers bright to sunny locations
- no intense sunlight
- slightly acidic, permeable substrate
Wreath sling (Stephanotis floribunda)
- one of the most beautiful climbing plants for the windowsill
- develops tendrils and climbing shoots
- can be four to five meters long
- Leaves, dark green and leathery
- The greatest decoration are the white fragrant flowers
- from late spring to late summer
- bright location without full sun
Tip:
The wreath loop reacts sensitively to changes in location; even turning the plant can lead to the loss of leaves and flowers.
Porcelain flower (Hoya carnosa)
- herbaceous, slightly woody plant
- forms metre-long, flexible shoots
- well suited for espalier and round arch cultivation
- blooms from spring to autumn
- fleshy texture of the flowers with a waxy shimmer
- small star-shaped individual flowers in racemose umbels
- porcelain white to pink, with bright red spot in the middle
- sweet and heavy scent
Vanda Orchid (Vanda)
- upright, overhanging, 30-120 cm high
- has high demands
- leafy stems, green leaves, strap-shaped
- Flowering period March to November
- large flowers with characteristic markings
- up to 15 flowers in clusters
- Coloring varies depending on species
- some species give off an intense scent
Room Jasmine (Jasminum Polyanthum)
- undemanding climbing plant with long shoots
- up to 600 cm long in the right location
- small trellis or ring-shaped climbing aid recommended
- from June bright white star-shaped flowers
- strong, sweet floral scent, especially in the evening
- sunny location, permeable, sandy-loamy substrate, lime-tolerant
Tip:
Changing the location or turning the plant can also cause flowers to fall with indoor jasmine.
Room lavender (Lavandula heterophylla)
- grows upright, bushy, up to 60 cm high
- fast-growing, frugal, typical lavender scent
- from June to August light purple-blue flowers
- Blossoms and scent almost all year round
- needs little light
- drained, moderately dry soil
Lemon tree (Citrus × limon)
- pay attention to the type suitable for indoor use
- dark green shiny leaves
- smell in intense sunlight
- Flowers small, white and intensely fragrant
- sunny spot in the south or south-west window
- neither water too much nor too little
- spray regularly with water
- keep cooler in winter
- The optimal position is in the winter garden
Tip:
Small varieties such as 'Piccolo' or 'Mezzo' are particularly suitable as houseplants.
Medium fragrance strength
Amaryllis / Ritterstern (Hippeastrum)
- perennial, herbaceous onion plant
- Flowering period from December to February
- exceptionally large funnel flowers
- red, white or multicolored
- Rest phase from August to early December
- Replanting onions in autumn
- bright location, mixture of potting and cactus soil
Fragrant Orange Chinotto (Citrus myrtifolia)
- interesting type of citrus from the bitter orange group
- one of the most attractive citrus plants
- tightly reaching upward branches
- due to the weight of the fruit, rounder crown shape
- small, dark green, myrtle-like leaves
- bright white, fragrant flowers, blooming several times
- edible fruits, sunny, warm and sheltered locations
Orchidaceae – Orchids (Coelogyne cristata)
- forms many clumps with bulbs the size of pigeon eggs
- at the tip of each bulb two sword-shaped leaves
- three to five-flowered inflorescences at the base
- large pure white flower with chimney-like lip and orange strips
- Flowering from January to March
- Sunny locations without blazing midday sun
- use commercially available orchid soil
Tip:
The flowers usually last about three weeks. In general, this orchid is quite lazy when it comes to flowering, so it can happen that it doesn't bloom for a year.
Real Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)
- real orchid, climbing and climbing plant
- with wonderfully fragrant cream-yellow orchid flowers
- bright location all year round with at least 18 degrees
- if the humidity is particularly low, prefer a partially shaded location
- Humidity ideally at 70 percent
- Grows around 150 cm per year when kept optimally
Gloxinia (Sinningia)
- herbaceous, bushy, compact, slow-growing houseplant
- between 15 and 20 cm high
- unimagined we alth of species and colors
- Leaves ovate to oblong, velvety hairy
- Flowering between June and August
- strikingly large, funnel-shaped, double or unfilled flowers
- in the colors white, red, blue-violet or multicolored
Plumeria (Frangipani)
- one of the most expensive perfume plants in the world
- belongs to the succulents
- blooms from June to September
- gorgeously beautiful flowers with a stunning scent
- white, yellow, pink, orange and multicolored
- the sunnier the location, the better
- even blazing sun is no problem
- Be sure to avoid drafts and waterlogging
Room cyclamen (Cyclame persicum)
- upright and dense growth, clump forming
- Growth height of 15-30 cm
- Leaves entire, heart-shaped, serrated
- blooms from September to April
- white, pink, red, dark red and purple single flowers
- exude a pleasant scent
- bright location without direct sunlight
Zygopetalum orchid (Zygopetalum)
- extraordinary orchid with special requirements
- two or more lanceolate leaves
- emerge from conical to ovoid pseudobulbs
- always from the side axes
- long, narrow, grape-shaped inflorescences in autumn or winter
- in the colors violet, green, brown, rarely blue
- pronounced stripes or spots pattern
- smell of hyacinth, vanilla, rose or apple
With a light scent
Bouvardie (Bouvardia hybrids)
- upright, dense, bushy, perennial
- with growth heights of 20-100 cm
- blooms from August to Christmas
- Flowers delicate, small, cluster-like, light pleasant scent
- predominantly red, rarely white, yellowish or pink
- all year round at room temperature
- in winter at least 12 degrees
Cymbidium Orchid (Cymbidium)
- very demanding, not for beginners
- grows upright and overhanging
- Leaves long, narrow, green
- unique flower decoration, individual flowers slightly scented
- from January to March and October to December
- large-flowered varieties, cold to temperate place
- Mini cymbidiums, normal room temperatures
- Orchid substrate, rock wool or a peat-bark mixture
Dendrobium orchids (Dendrobium)
- two different growth types
- Flowers in Phalaenopsis hybrids at the end of the stem as a flower panicle
- distributed along the entire trunk in Dendrobium-Nobile hybrids
- both impress with their extremely long flowering period
- from autumn to early summer
- Cultivate Phalaenopsis hybrids at 15-25 degrees
- Nobile hybrids a little cooler, 10-20 degrees
Tip:
The water supply for the Nobile growth habit is a little more complicated because it goes dormant from October to December. During this time it should be left a little cooler and not watered.
Butterfly Orchid (Phalaenopsis Hybrids)
- grows upright and forms rosettes, up to 40 cm high
- does not form side branches
- Leaf evergreen, broadly oval, maximum two to six
- in some varieties, marbled foliage
- long flowering period of up to four months
- arched to overhanging flower stems with several flowers
- typical orchid flowers, slightly scented
- various color nuances and drawings
Peace lily / single leaf (Spathiphyllum)
- long-stemmed, lanceolate to oblong-ovate leaves
- bright dark green, shiny
- mostly blooms for two months
- flask-like inflorescences, surrounded by white bract
- Avoid direct sun during midday
- One leaf is slightly poisonous
- especially for children and pets
Skewing plate (Achimenes hybrid)
- overhanging bushy growth, 30-40 cm high
- Leaves green, ovoid, oval, toothed
- blooms from July to September
- cup-shaped or funnel-shaped individual flowers
- white, yellow, pink, blue or violet
- faint, slightly sweet scent
Spider Orchid 'Toscana' (Brassia)
- upright growth, between 20 and 30 cm high
- medium green, lanceolate leaves
- attractive contrast between leaves and flowers
- long flowering period from June to August and delicate scent
- Flowers delicate, cup-shaped and spider-like
- multicolored, white-yellow-brown
- partially shaded locations, also outdoors in summer
- repot about every two years
- Orchid substrate compacts over time
