Who said the growing season has to end just because autumn is here? When the days get shorter and the garden starts to rest, you can let the flowers move indoors instead. With Click & Grow, you can actually grow petunias, pansies and small sunflowers at home, even when it’s dark and cold outside the window.
Most people probably associate Click & Grow with fresh basil, lettuce and other treats that can be harvested straight from the kitchen. But the smart growing systems also work for flowers and ornamental plants. That opens up a few different possibilities beyond growing only what ends up on your plate. Imagine a small collection of colorful flowers on the kitchen counter, in the living room or maybe on your desk. You don’t need a garden, a balcony or especially green fingers. And the best part is that you can start whenever you want, regardless of the season.
Flowers don’t have to wait for spring
There’s something wonderful about seeing the first small green shoots push up through the soil. Especially in autumn and winter, when most things outside the window are going the other way. But growing flowers indoors can be a bit tricky if you rely on natural daylight.
That’s where Click & Grow’s Smart Garden helps, with built-in LED lighting that gives plants light even during the darkest months of the year. The plant pods already contain seeds and a special growing medium with nutrients, while the system’s self-watering function ensures the plants have access to water.
That doesn’t mean you can forget about the plants completely. The water tank needs to be refilled, and some flowers benefit from a little extra care. But you avoid much of the work of finding the right soil, dosing nutrients and wondering whether the windowsill really gets enough light.
Petunias and pansies bring color to the home
If you want a really colorful setup, there’s Click & Grow Vibrant Flower Mix, a pack with nine plant pods. Here you’ll find three petunias, three black pansies and three coleus plants. It’s a combination that adds variety in color, leaf shape and growth habit.
The petunias and pansies provide the flowers themselves, while the coleus plants are mainly grown for their decorative foliage. Together, they can form a small, colorful planting that changes as the plants develop.
The seeds usually begin to sprout within 7–14 days, while petunias and pansies can start blooming after about 50 days. That means a planting started in autumn can produce flowers in time for winter.
Pansies can also benefit from dead flowers being removed as they fade. That helps the plant put its energy into new blooms instead of producing seeds.
Small sunflowers that work indoors
Sunflowers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone suggests flowers for the kitchen counter. After all, they’re usually associated with large yellow flowers reaching toward the sun out in the garden.
But Click & Grow also offers plant pods with mini sunflowers. They’re designed for growing in Smart Garden and let you enjoy the classic yellow flower in a much smaller format.
It can be a fun alternative for anyone who wants to try something different from ordinary houseplants. And because these are ready-made plant pods, you don’t have to start by tracking down seeds and seed-starting soil.
Whatever flowers you choose, though, it’s worth remembering that different species grow at different rates. Some grow taller than others and may need a little more space as they start to spread out.
Make flower growing part of your decor
One of the nice things about indoor growing is that the plants don’t have to be hidden away. On the contrary, a Smart Garden can become part of your decor, especially as the plants begin to grow and fill the space under the lamp.
A Smart Garden 3 works well if you want a smaller setup with three pods, maybe on a shelf or a small table. If you want more plants at once, Smart Garden 9 has room for nine pods. There, you can for example combine different flowers and ornamental plants to create a bit more variety.
Place the growing setup somewhere you’ll actually enjoy it. That could be in the kitchen, on a sideboard in the living room or in a study that needs a little color. Just make sure there’s enough space around the plants and that the lighting doesn’t get in the way when you want it dark.
A small flower garden in the middle of winter
Growing flowers doesn’t have to mean filling the whole home with plants. Sometimes a few small plants growing over a few weeks is enough. It’s also quite fascinating to follow the development from a tiny seed to a flowering plant.
With Click & Grow, you can keep growing even when the regular gardening season is over. And the next time someone says it’s too late in the year to plant flowers, you can always show off your little indoor garden.
Who knows, maybe it will even bring a hint of spring in time for Christmas?
FAQ
Can you grow flowers in Click & Grow Smart Garden?
Yes, Click & Grow offers several plant pods with flowers and ornamental plants designed for their Smart Garden system. These include petunias, pansies and mini sunflowers. With built-in grow lights and self-watering, you can grow them indoors year-round, even when natural daylight is limited.
How long does it take for the flowers to bloom?
It depends on which plant you choose. In Click & Grow’s Vibrant Flower Mix, the seeds usually sprout within 7–14 days, while petunias and pansies can start blooming after about 50 days. Temperature, care and other growing conditions can affect how quickly the plants develop.
Do I need to water the flowers myself?
Click & Grow uses a self-watering system that gives the plant pods access to water from a reservoir. You therefore don’t need to water each plant by hand, but the tank does need to be refilled when the level drops. How often that’s needed depends, among other things, on the model, the size of the plants and water usage.
Can I mix different flowers in the same Smart Garden?
Yes, you can grow different compatible plant pods at the same time. Smart Garden 3 has room for three pods and Smart Garden 9 for nine. Just keep in mind that the plants can grow to different heights and at different speeds. Be sure to check the care instructions so the combination works well.
Do I need extra plant food when growing flowers?
Normally, you don’t need to add any extra nutrients when using Click & Grow’s ready-made plant pods. They contain seeds and Smart Soil with nutrients for the plants’ growth. Follow the instructions for each plant and replace the pods when the plants have reached the end of their life cycle.
