Kinds of House Plants
House plants are plants grown and maintained indoors for decorative and air purification purposes. Choosing a plant should be based on the indoor conditions. There are plants that can withstand shade, and those that need tropical conditions. The light, water, soil, temperature and humidity needs vary from plant to plant, and some can emerge from bulbs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Spider Plant
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A very popular house plant is the Spider Plant. It's characterized by long green and white shoots, with baby plantlets and white flowers. They are easy to maintain and aid with indoor air pollution (see Resources).
African Violet
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African Violets hail from Eastern Africa. They are known for their flower clusters and velvety leaves. They do well as house plants, and can be further propagated from leaf cuttings (see Resources).
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Aloe Vera
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Aloe Vera plants have medicinal properties in their succulent contents, but they are also aesthetically pleasing as house plants. Indoors they require a sunny location and well-drained, sandy soil (see Resources).
English Ivy
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The English Ivy is an ornamental house plant. It is a climbing variety that can grow long shoots and cling to surfaces (see Resources).
Bonsai Plant
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The art of bonsai originates from Asia and is a container-grown mini tree. The tropical bonsai grows best indoors, and requires adequate sunlight and frequent watering.
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