Houseplant

A houseplant is any kind of decorative plant. People grow them indoors, sometimes in a house, but very often in an office or a shop.

Houses or public premises have conditions not as favorable for plants as in greenhouses. For example, the direction of light, low light, dry air, dust, drafts, uneven temperature. So, special techniques are used to get a healthy state and proper development of plants.Indoor Plants
Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 14.  Conditions in public and office premises are usually even less favorable than in homes, so the most hardy indoor plants are grown there.

 Benefits of houseplants 
 Feel and observe 
One obvious advantage of keeping houseplants is the improvement in aesthetic quality that they provide. Some large palm varieties, can serve as a focus point for guests.

 Condition of the air 
Houseplant may enhance indoor air quality. That is a key perk. NASA conducted a study to identify which plants are most effective at filtering out harmful chemicals.

 Health 
Taking care of plants, like taking care of people or animals, can have a positive effect on one's mental and emotional health.

 Therapeutic, preventative, and cosmetic 
Plants and herbs with medical characteristics, such as Aloe Vera, are grown for human consumption.

 Well-known houseplants 

African violet
Aloe
Urn plant
Butterfly palm
Cactus
Cyclamen
Elephant leaf plant
Golden pothos
Mother-in-law's tongue
Snake plant
Spider plant
Poinsettia
Prayer plant
Umbrella tree
Weeping fig
Yucca

 References 

Category:Plants