Don't have a balcony, but still want some cute plants to brighten up your space? No gardening experience? No problem. Discover the alluring lace flower known as alsobia dianthiflora. You can hang it or put it on your desk – it's beautiful and, best of all, easy to maintain.

Soil

Between sandy and clay (air should be able to get to the roots)

Light

Indoors, next to the window; bright, but no direct sunlight

Water

Normal to moist (pour until it comes out the hole on the bottom, at least once per week)

Pot

Plastic, pottery, porcelain, glass... if there's a hole at the bottom, it's fine