15 red flowering plants

The anthurium or Anthurium is a plant also called flower of love is a tropical plant native to Latin America, whose name actually covers a large number of species. Its flowers are fleshy and bright red, which contrasts with its dark green leaves. The stem can reach 50 cm in height, and it is a very popular indoor plant. It needs a stable and warm temperature that never drops below 15ºC and 18ºC, and with proper care it will preserve its flower throughout the year . Avoid direct sunlight from the sun, and keep your substrate and leaves moist, spraying water on them without ever getting waterlogged.

• Anthurium scherzerianum
• Anthurium andreanum
• anthurium crystal

In this other AgroCorrn article we tell you about anthurium care .

This herbaceous perennial also has its origin in America, from Central America to Peru. It is no more than 35 cm high and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. Its flowers grow between bracts of deep red or orange , which are as showy as the flower itself or even more.

Guzmania is usually used as a houseplant unless it is lived in very mild climates, and it is a plant that requires a good amount of light to acquire a bright red coloration. It also requires a good amount of humidity, but never waterlogging, and it is weak against frost.

The Vriesea , also called the Indian feather , is a genus of striking indoor plants that produce a slender inflorescence whose shape is precisely reminiscent of a bird feather. Its flower grows well above the leaves of the plant, thus standing out in any garden or space. It is a tropical plant that does not tolerate temperatures below 16ºC, and requires stable climates around 20ºC. It also needs a good supply of sunlight to flourish, and, like many tropical plants, it requires sprays of water to maintain an adequate level of humidity.

Continuing with this list of plants with red flowers , we now stop at a curious Japanese bush.

Scientific name Chaenomeles Japonica , this deciduous shrub can grow up to 2 meters in height. It is a very easy growing plant, undemanding thanks to how rustic and resistant it is.

The Japanese quince can be used to form hedges, and it blooms in both spring and autumn and winter, making it one of those few plants with the ability to beautify a garden with the bright colors of its flowers in the cold season.

In the cover image and the one below we can see this shrub with red flowers . And if you like Shrubs with flowers in this other post you will find up to 21 different ones with names and images.

This plant native to Central and South America can live for many years as long as it is kept safe from the cold. It is known for its medicinal properties and its brightly colored flowers , which come in a variety of shades, including red.

The verbena with red flowers or other colors is a plant both indoors and outdoors, especially in temperate or tropical climates, and does not require great care. It requires moderate exposure to the sun, and it is very easy to reproduce both by seeds and cuttings.

This genus of plants produces large and spectacular red flowers , although there are also other colors, and they are widely popular for their elegant beauty.

Camellias are native to Asia, and are trees and shrubs that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. Its flowers cover a wide spectrum of colors, red among them. Indoors, they require cool locations away from heaters. They need a lot of natural light, and they appreciate being watered with lukewarm water and without lime. If you have to use tap water, it is recommended to add a little vinegar to it.

Here we tell you more about How to care for camellias .

Also called False hibiscus , this shrub is widely used in gardening to form fences and partitions outdoors. It is native to South America, and reaches heights of up to 3 meters. It produces red or white flowers , with petals that do not open, which is why in English it is called sleeping hibiscus . It blooms for much of the year, and the most important thing when planting it is keeping it sheltered from the wind. It is highly resistant to low temperatures, withstanding frosts down to almost -10ºC.

Also known as the Flame Tree ( Delonix regia ) is one of the most popular tropical trees in gardening. Its success is due to its striking red and large flowers , although there is also a variety that gives them yellow or orange. It blooms in spring, starting at the tree’s five years of age, and care must be taken when choosing a planting location, as its roots are highly invasive. It is useful as an ornamental plant and because it keeps the soil around it clear of other plants. It reaches heights of up to 8 meters and requires direct solar incidence.

Carnations are one of the best known flowers in the world and they come in various colors. From clear ones like white, yellow and pink, to some more intense like red carnations . In addition, there are some species of carnations that have more than one color in their flowers, such as the carnation .

Here you can learn about the cultivation of the carnation of the Indies .

The red poppies are some of the best known worldwide wild plants. They are very appreciated to cover large areas of land or garden and for their medicinal properties.

In addition, the most common poppies are red, but there are also pink, orange, yellow, white, and so on.

The hibiscus or hibiscus is one of the most resistant plants to direct sun, so you will find it along with many more in this AgroCorrn compilation on Garden plants with sun resistant flowers .

The hibiscus can have red , pink, white, orange, yellow flowers, etc. and they are all large and showy. It can become quite large and needs a lot of sun, so it is recommended to have it outdoors in a sunny and shady area, so that the contact with the sun is not excessive and damages it.

Tulips are another of the plants with red flowers that better withstand direct sun, since they need large doses to develop well. These currently exist in a variety of colors and combinations, but even so, one of the most prominent are the red-flowered tulips .

In this other AgroCorrn post we show you the Care of potted tulips .

Roses are one of the most popular flowers in all countries. And within these they are very popular in red, white and pink, although there are also in yellow, orange or salmon, as well as in other artificial tones such as blue and green.

If you want to have red roses in your garden , do not hesitate to consult this AgroCorrn guide on How to plant rose cuttings .

This is the main plant of Christmas. It is very common to give or buy a poinsettia, Christmas plant or poinsettia to have at this time, because it shows very decorative green and red tones. Its flowers are red and yellow in the center.

What not many people know is that this plant can be kept in perfect condition all year round and it is not just to have it at Christmas. If you dare to try to get it to hold you from one Christmas to the next, we suggest you consult this guide to Cares for the poinsettia .

To finish with this list of names of plants with red flowers , we show you the curious cundeamor.

The cundeamor, Ipomea or Ipomoea plant is a climbing plant native to the tropical zone of America. Its leaves are deep green in color and it has red star- or bell-shaped flowers . Although the red ones are the most common, there are also white to pink and purple colors. It can grow to between 1 meter and 3 meters high and its flowers are large, being between 3 cm and 4 cm long and 2 cm in diameter.

If you like this type of plants, we recommend this other post about Names of climbing plants with flowers .

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