A houseplant , sometimes known as a pot industrial plant , potted plant , or an indoor plant is any industrial plant adapted for growing indoors . The most common are exotic plants native to tender , icing - innocent parts of the world that can be grown indoors in colder climates in portable containers or miniature gardens . Most houseplants are , therefore , gain from plants native to the Torrid Zone and near tropics . Those that make the skilful indoor subjects are the species that adjust well to the rather strong , ironical conditions that generally rule in indoor living spaces .
Houseplants have surged in popularity over late eld , transform not just the aesthetic of indoor spaces but also contributing to the well - being of their owners .
Benefits of Houseplants
Houseplants
There are M of tropic and subtropical plant that can accommodate to growing indoors . Although some fancy exotic species do well only in a humid conservatory or a glass - hold in terrarium , a enceinte many species have been put in that brook the adverse condition of dry high temperature and low light intensity that prevail in many house . A selection of the more wide favour houseplant come after , under two section : leaf plants , some of which also bear interesting flowers ; and flowering works , species kept primarily for their bloom . Popular houseplants include :
Spider Plant ( Chlorophytum comosum ) – Known for its long , curve leaves and power to acquire “ spiderettes ” or baby plants .
Snake Plant ( Sansevieria trifasciata ) – Very intrepid , with just leaves that can tolerate lowly illumination and infrequent lachrymation .
Pothos ( Epipremnum aureum ) – A trailing vine with heart - form leaves , great for hanging basketball hoop or shelves .
Peace Lily ( Spathiphyllum wallisii ) – appreciate for its snowy prime and broad , moody green leave . It also point when it call for water by drooping slightly .
ZZ Plant ( Zamioculcas zamiifolia ) – Known for its shiny , plastic - similar leaves and power to thrive in low light and with minimum H2O .
Rubber Plant ( Ficus elastica ) – Features expectant , glossy leaves and can originate quite tall , making it a program line piece .
Aloe Vera – Not just for tan , it ’s sluttish to grow and requires minimal care , prefer bright , collateral brightness level .
Philodendron – Comes in various cast , from heart - leafage to break up - leaf varieties , generally easy to give care for with lush leaf .
Fiddle Leaf Fig ( Ficus lyrata ) – Popular for its heavy , fiddle - influence leaves , though it can be a bit more demanding in terms of sparkle and care .
Cactus and Succulents – A broad variety that include plants like the Christmas Cactus , Jade Plant , and various Echeverias . They require well - draining soil and infrequent watering .
Boston Fern ( Nephrolepis exaltata ) – Loves humidity and indirect luminousness , cracking for bring a lush , dark-green feel .
Bromeliads – know for their vibrant colors and unique shapes , they can be quite spectacular in an indoor setting .
Chinese Evergreen ( Aglaonema ) – Offers a variety of leafage colors and patterns , tolerate crushed light , and is relatively low sustentation .
Dracaena – come in many form like Dracaena marginata ( Madagascar Dragon Tree ) or Dracaena fragrans ( Corn Plant ) , know for their architectural shape .
Hoya ( Wax Plant ) – feature thick , waxy leaves and produce fragrant , star - shaped flowers under the right stipulation .
Calathea – have it away for their beautiful , patterned foliage that move in response to sparkle , though they can be a bit finical about humidity .
Monstera Deliciosa ( Swiss Cheese Plant ) – Popular for its large , stock split leaves , it ’s a chip of a trendsetter in modern base interior decoration .
Palms – variety show like the Areca Palm or Parlor Palm bestow a tropical vibration and can brook lower wakeful conditions .
Although many plant can be develop successfully indoors , there are certain group that , because of their attractiveness and relative ease of alimony , are more often than not consider the expert houseplant . These admit the aroids , bromeliads , succulents ( include cacti ) , fern , begonias , and palms , all of which have long been favourites . Somewhat more demanding are those that are grown primarily for their flowers — African violets , camellias , gardenias , geranium ( Pelargoniumspecies ) , and orchidaceous plant .
