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Bromeliads

If you're looking for an indoor-friendly plant that produces brightly-colored blooms, Mast suggests bromeliads. "They come in a variety of vibrant colors and the blooms can last up to three months," she says. "They are easy to care for and only require watering every two weeks or so."

Flowering frequency: Bromeliads produce just one flower during their lifespan, but the colorful foliage adds a tropical element to your indoor garden.

African Violet

For a flowering houseplant that doesn't require full sun, Steinkopf says to consider African violets. "These fuzzy-leaved African natives are perfect for an east window or under electric lights," she explains. "Keep them evenly moist by using a well-drained potting medium."

Flowering frequency: Repeatedly throughout the year in the correct conditions

Aeschynanthus Lipstick Vine

Commonly known as a "lipstick" plant, the Aeschynanthus lipstick vine has pointy, waxy leaves and produces blooms with clusters of bright red flowers. "The red flowers of the lipstick plant look like they're being pushed out of a lipstick tube," Cooper explains. "To ensure better blooms, place your lipstick plants in partial shade, so they receive bright light for at least a few hours a day."

Flowering frequency: Most often in summer and fall, but can flower throughout the year with proper care

Chrysanthemums

According to Mast, chrysanthemums are an ideal plant for growing indoors. "They require very little care other than keeping the soil moist and making sure the pot has good drainage," she explains. "The blooms generally last three to four weeks and come in a variety of bold colors."

Flowering frequency: Chrysanthemums bloom once, in late summer or early fall

Zygocactus

In the market for a flowering plant that you can show off in a plant hanger or on a shelf? Mast says to look no further than Zygocactus, popularly known as Christmas cactus. "Zygos are unique cacti that feature long segmented vines that will spill over the pot, and in the early winter, they produce beautiful red blooms at the end of their vines," she explains. "They can take the full sunlight and do not require much water."

Flowering frequency: A Christmas cactus blooms for four to six weeks; growers can force the flowers at a certain time by providing the correct temperature and amount of sunlight and darkness.

Crown of Thorns

The succulent cousin of the poinsettia plant, Euphorbia milii, known as crown of thorns, produces small, colorful blooms. "Use a well-drained potting medium and allow the plant to dry between watering," Steinkopf advises. "They flower best in full sun, so place them in a south or west-facing window."

Flowering frequency: Blooms repeatedly throughout the year

Kalanchoe

A popular flowering houseplant, kalanchoes produce a plethora of colorful rosette-like blooms, Mast says. "This is a succulent-like plant, so it doesn't require much water," she says. "They do well in bright sun, so set them on a windowsill facing south or west."

Flowering frequency: Naturally in late winter to early spring, as the amount of daylight increases; can re-bloom indoors in the fall

Cyclamen

Mast says cyclamen are an easy-to-grow blooming houseplant that produces bright, heart-shaped blooms that can last up to eight weeks when given the right growing conditions. "Keep the soil moist and make sure there is no standing water in the pot," she says. "Some varieties have sweetly scented blooms."

Flowering frequency: Blooms for several weeks, once annually, in late winter and early spring; can be encouraged to re-bloom in fall

Snake Plants

Believe it or not, Cooper says your Sansevieria "snake" plants are capable of producing blooms. "Revered for being 'unkillable,' snake plants look rough and tough but they can surprise you with flowers, even if you've had them for years without seeing any," she says. Make sure to place yours in bright indirect light and water them every ten days to provide the best growing conditions.

Flowering frequency: Only older plants bloom—and rarely—but with full sun and dry soil, the plant can produce flowers in late winter and early spring

Anthurium

Known for their large, heart-shaped leaves and romantic white blooms, anthuriums are unfussy and easy to care for indoors. "These beauties will thrive in a warm and bright spot in your home with a bit of extra humidity, but can tolerate low to bright indirect light," Mast says.

Flowering frequency: Blooms appear throughout the year, with each lasting about six weeks

Hoya Linearis

Commonly known as "wax plants," Hoya Linearis has long, flowing vines that produce tiny blooms seasonally. "This plant can surprise you with little white flowers that have the appearance of tealights and smell like honeysuckle," Cooper says.

Flowering frequency: Mature plants flower annually in late summer and early fall

Aechmea Blue Rain

A unique and popular bromeliad with brightly colored foliage, the Aechmea "Blue Rain" plants produces bright red, pink, purple, and white flowers that can grow up to 40 centimeters tall. "The Blue Rain will transport you to the tropics in an instant," Copper says.

Flowering frequency: Like other bromeliads, the plant flowers only once, though it sets small offshoots that can produce flowers when propagated

Aphelandra Squarrosa

Also known as the "zebra plant," the Aphelandra squarrosa is a brightly patterned foliage plant that produces little yellow bracts that last up to eight months. "As well as sporting bright, yellow flowers, these plants have gorgeous striped leaves in deep green and white," Cooper says.

Flowering frequency: Typically blooms annually in the fall, but can be forced to flower in other seasons

Gardenias

Beloved for their beautiful fragrance, fragrant gardenias are perennials that can be grown both indoors and outdoors, says Alfred Palomares, the vice president of merchandising and resident plant dad for The Plant Shop at 1-800-Flowers.com. "This blooming plant has bright, waxy white petals that boldly stand out among its evergreen leaves," he says.

Flowering frequency: Annually in spring and summer

Rose Plants

If you are looking for a traditional flowering plant to grow indoors, try a classic rose plant. "Blooming in different shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, and more, this popular perennial can be purchased year round," Palomares says.

Flowering frequency: Annually from late spring through fall

Hydrangeas

For a flowering indoor plant that provides ample amounts of color, consider growing hydrangeas in containers. "Hydrangea varieties grow in shades of blues, pinks, purples, and whites, and make a high impact in any space," Palomares says. "Just remember that this plant requires full sun to partial shade in order to thrive—so be sure to place it in a south-facing window or under grow lights as needed."

Flowering frequency: Can bloom annually indoor with the right care, allowing for a cooler dormant period in fall and winter

Peace Lilies

Well known for their air-purifying abilities, peace lilies are flowering houseplants with dark green leaves and white bracts that grow hooded over little flowers. Place your peace lily plant in medium light if you want it to produce more flowers, or in low light if you prefer more foliage.

Flowering frequency: Blooms in the spring with flowers lasting about eight weeks; can re-flower throughout the year with proper care

Geraniums

If you thought geraniums could only be grown outdoors, think again. Available in several varieties and colors, potted geraniums can be grown indoors throughout the year as long as they receive at least six hours of direct sunlight, or about 14 hours of artificial grow light, every day.

Flowering frequency: Can flower throughout the year with proper care

Clivias

Native to South Africa, clivia plants are famous for their trumpet-like blooms that range in color from pale orange to red. Outdoors, they require lots of shade to grow, but inside they prefer bright, indirect light to thrive as container plants—so take care to place them in a south or west-facing window.

Flowering frequency: Annually in winter, with blooms lasting several weeks

Phalaenopsis Orchids

Affordable and easy to find, Phalaenopsis orchids, also known as moth orchids, produce stunning sprays of flowers that can last for months. "Water approximately once a week, removing the plant from the decorative pot, and take it to the sink to run water through the pot until the medium is thoroughly moistened," says Steinkopf.

Flowering frequency: Flowers last for several months, with the plant blooming several times during the year