Nobody likes to have a non-flowering plant in the house. At the same time, having brightly colored flowering plants can throw off your color scheme! So, what is the next best option? Indoor plants with white flowers of course!
If you have an affinity for growing indoor plants with white flowers, you are spoilt for choice with these 12 options:
- Amaryllis
- Anthurium
- Christmas Cactus
- Cyclamen
- Gardenias
- Angel Wing Begonia
- Geraniums
- Lily of the Valley
- Moth Orchids
- Peace Lily
- Jasmine
- Miniature Roses
Read on if you are ready to pick the best one from these white flower indoor plants.
12 White Flower Plants to Grow Indoors
Having white flowering plants around the house blends in with whatever your color scheme may be. In addition to this, it adds a bit of elegance, timelessness, and sophistication. When the weather is warm or if it is summer some plants can be kept outside on the patio. Or under a tree, enjoying some dappled sunlight.
There is a wide variety of plants that bear white flowers, which I shall list below, along with their growing conditions.
# 1. Amaryllis
The Amaryllis is infamous for its big beautiful bell-like flowers. They are bound to make a bold statement in your home. These indoor plants can be found with white flowers, as well as white tinged with green or pink. There are a host of other colors too.
They have an underground bulb, which can rot if it is consistently overwatered. The bulb will flower and then become dormant, but will shoot out each season to surprise and bring you joy.
Origin: South Africa and South America
Temperature: Amaryllis need cool temperatures to grow 60 to 65℉ (16-18℃)
Sunlight: Partial shade or even partial sun-shade
Watering: Avoid overwatering and only water when the soil feels dry
Fertilizer: When in the growing season feed your amaryllis every 2 to 3 weeks with a half-strength water-soluble fertilizer
Soil: Potting soil rich in organic matter, must be well draining
Growing tips: After the blooms are dead you can cut off the stalk and the leaves. Continue to feed the plant, and give full sun.
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets
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#2. Anthurium
Anthuriums are common house plants and typically found in red and white, but are recently being found in green, yellow, pink, and purple. The flowers are long-lasting and the plant itself is not particularly fussy. Anthuriums grow in the rainforests in South America and the Caribbean.
These plants grow in the crevices of trees making them epiphytes, they are also tropical plants.
Origin: South America
Temperature: Warm temperatures 59 to 68℉ (15-20℃) and high humidity
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Watering: Water when the top 1 inches of soil feels dry to the touch
Fertilizer: Require high amounts of organic matter and NPK fertilizer in the ratio of 3:1:1
Soil: Soil-based compost or orchid compost that is well-draining (pH5.5-6.5)
Growing Tips: As they are tropical plants they would do well in a conservatory or bathroom
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets
#3. Christmas Cactus / Holiday Cactus
Christmas cactus is a winter flowering plant that is easy to care for. One must remember it is a succulent, and too much water can spell disaster for this plant as it will rot and die! But it makes up for this with its pristine white flowers, as well as being easy to propagate.
Origin: South America
Temperature: Temperatures between 60 to 70 ℉, high humidity
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Watering: Water regularly during the growing season but allow it to dry in between as it is succulent and too much water can cause it to rot
Fertilizer: Every other week apply a houseplant fertilizer, use a weak dose
Soil: Well draining sandy soil or porous soil mix
Growing Tips: It will produce blooms more frequently if exposed to brighter light
Toxicity: Nontoxic to humans, cats, or dogs. However, consuming large amounts of the plant’s leaves can lead to diarrhea and vomiting.
#4. Cyclamen
Cyclamen is a houseplant with dark green leaves, it produces flowers that are white, pink, purple as well as other colors. It sends up blooms in a bunch, that can last up to 6 weeks. They are available at garden shops or at your local plant nurseries.
Origin: Native to Turkey
Temperature: Cool temperature of 59 to 68℉ (15-20℃)
Sunlight: Keep away from direct sun, partial sun is best
Watering: Place the pot in a bowl filled with water, allowing the plant to absorb the water till it is saturated. Water again when the top is dry. Do not overwater
Fertilizer: Feed every few months with a houseplant fertilizer
Soil: Loam-based compost with horticultural grit added
Growing Tips: This plant has a bulb and will go into dormancy after flowering
Toxicity: The presence of Triterpenoid Saponins makes it toxic if ingested by animals, and can be toxic to humans if ingested
#5. Gardenias
Gardenias are another popular and common houseplant. They can be grown indoors or outdoors with white flowers that look serene.
But don’t be fooled as they are available in other colors. If left to themselves they can reach a height of 8 feet. However, with regular pruning, they can be kept to a manageable height.
Origin: Native to China and Japan
Temperature: Needs good humidity and temperatures of 55 to 75℉ (13- 24℃)
Sunlight: Bright indirect light to partial shade
Watering: Water weekly with an inch of water
Fertilizer: Feed in the spring and summer with a fertilizer for acid-loving plants
Soil: Moist but well-draining soils with plenty of organic matter
Growing Tips: Use a humidifier or pebbles on a tray to provide humidity
Toxicity: Certain variants are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Non-toxic to humans.
#6. Angel Wing Begonia
Begonia is a genus of about 1300 plants that are perennials, shrubs, annuals, and climbers.
All with beautiful flowers in a multitude of colors. However, the angel wing begonia is an indoor plant with white flowers, and dark green leaves have white spots. Under perfect growing conditions, this plant can bloom several times a year!
Origin: South America
Temperature: 65 to 75℉ (18-24℃)
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Watering: Water when the soil is slightly dry as begonias are susceptible to rotting
Fertilizer: Begonias are heavy feeders so feed monthly with an organic balanced fertilizer
Soil: Light, fertile, and well-draining soil
Growing Tip: Tuberous and fancy begonias are prone to stain and discoloration by water
Toxicity: Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. Especially toxic to grazing animals and horses.
#7. Geraniums
Geraniums are most often seen in people’s gardens, they are available in many colors. You can find geraniums as perennials and annuals.
They can last for several years even though they might be annuals. The miniature forms grow to a height of 1 foot, the other forms can attain a height of 4 feet.
Origin: South Africa
Temperature: Cool temperatures around 65 to 70℉ (18-21℃)
Sunlight: Direct sun for between 6 to 8 hours
Watering: Allow the planting media to get quite dry between waterings, they are prone to diseases like gray mold and blight, which occur when the plant is consistently wet or soggy
Fertilizer: To promote flowering you can use an all-purpose liquid fertilizer
Soil: Geraniums prefer loose loamy well-draining soils
Growing Tip: Geraniums like to be potbound, so do not pot them in an oversized container
Toxicity: Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Not toxic to children
#8. Lily Of The Valley
This plant bears the smallest bell-shaped, white flowers on dainty green stalks. These easy-growing perennials make a good ground cover under a tree, where they can receive dappled sunlight. Although it is called the lily of the valley, it is not a lily but belongs to the asparagus family!
Origin: Europe and North America
Temperature: 65 to 85 ℉ (18-29℃)
Sunlight: Partial shade/indirect sunlight
Watering: Water as needed
Fertilizer: Regular fertilizing
Soil: Moist organically rich soil
Growing Tip: These plants have a rhizome and long roots so plant in a deep container
Toxicity: This is a poisonous plant, keep children and pets away from it
#9. Moth Orchids
Well, this plant is usually seen in pictures of homes in glossy magazines or movies. Moth orchids are definitely a status plant, their simplicity and elegance speak volumes.
Do not feel intimidated by the fact that it is an orchid, once you master the right balance of light, water, and nutrients you will be fine. They are available in many colors, but the white moth orchid stands out.
Origin: Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and Australia
Temperature: 66 to 86℉ (19-30℃)
Sunlight: 8 hours of indirect light daily
Watering: Water when dry
Fertilizer: Use a specialized orchids fertilizer
Soil: Orchids are not grown in soil, but rather in a very free drawing mix like bark chips or LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) or even lava/pumice
Growing Tip: After flowering don’t cut off the flower stalk as the plant can produce little offsets on the stalk
Toxicity: Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses
#10. Peace Lily
Peace lilies are not actually lilies although we call them so. They have a white spathe (a single bract that encloses the flowering spike) that surrounds the stamen. It belongs to a genus that encompasses 47 species of plants.
Peace lilies are drought tolerant and do not require frequent fertilizing, making them ideal indoor plants.
Origin: Asia and Central America
Temperature: 65 to 80℉ (18-27℃)
Sunlight: Medium to low light
Watering: Wait till the soil dries out
Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once or twice a year is sufficient
Soil: Add plenty of organic matter, must be loose rich, and well-draining
Growing Tip: It is better to underwater rather than overwater the peace lily
Toxicity: Toxic to people and pets
#11. Jasmine
Jasmine is a popular flowering plant that is attractive, non-toxic, and actually has multiple uses as an essential oil or natural remedy for inflammation and insect bites. This flower is popular throughout the world and having it in the house releases a memorable scent.
The best part is they are among the most popular flowering plants appearing predominantly with white flowers.
Origin: Eurasia, Oceania, and Africa
Temperature: 60 to 75℉ (16-24℃)
Sunlight: Partial to full sun
Watering: Enough to keep the soil moist
Fertilizer: Only necessary when planted in infertile soil
Soil: Well-draining soil amended with porous materials
Growing Tip: The variety Jasminum polyanthum is best for indoor growing.
Toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
#12. Miniature Roses
This list of indoor plants with white flowers wouldn’t be complete without a rose! Miniature roses have been a hit for indoor plant growers since the day they were globally introduced. That said, anyone who doesn’t have space for standard roses outside, would definitely try to grow a miniature rose indoors.
Origin: China
Temperature: 65 to 75℉ (18-24℃)
Sunlight: Full direct sunlight
Watering: Through watering after allowing the top 1 inch to dry out. Avoid wetting leaves as this induces black spot
Fertilizer: Fertilize with water-soluble high Phosphorus fertilizer every 2 weeks (during spring and summer)
Soil: Potting mix (pH 7)
Growing Tip: You may need a humidifier during the flowering season as rose buds are prone to drying out before opening when grown indoors!
Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets, horses included. But the thorns can be hazardous.
Conclusion
There’s something soothing and unique about having white flowers in the house. Indoor plants with white flowers look appealing against any decor and color scheme, and elevate the look of the room you place them in.
12 types of indoor plants with white flowers are:
Amaryllis, Anthurium, Christmas Cactus, Cyclamen, Gardenias, Angel Wing Begonia, Geraniums, Lily of the Valley, Moth Orchids, Peace Lily, Jasmine, and Miniature Roses.
These are some excellent plants to grow indoors. But, if you don’t have space, they can also be grown outside as well! And if you want to color, most of these plants come in other colors.
Need to give your indoor plants Phosphorus naturally? Read What Are The Natural Phosphorus Sources For Your Plant?
FAQs
Do white flowers die faster?
There is talk of white flowers being prone to dying fast. However, this is usually in outdoor conditions where the plants are affected by the sun and other environmental elements. But, in an indoor setting white flowers stand a better chance of surviving longer.
