INDOOR & OUTDOOR PLANTS
KIRAN RAJ P
SAN NO : 58534
Indoor Plants
1) FICUS (FICUS BENJAMINA)
Ficus is a great indoor plant to purify the air in home
but are also very effective at purifying indoor air
These plants prefer indirect, bright light and occasional
misting for keeping the soil moist.
PROS
All thanks to its decorative appearance, ficus serves as
a focal point in any room.
It is great to purify indoor air.
CONS
If pets chew it, they may experience diarrhea or vomiting.
Ficus sap causes skin irritation to people and pets.
2)Rubber Plant(Ficus elastica)
Rubber plant requires low light to indirect, bright light for
thriving. Regular misting is enough to keep the humidity
level of this plant.And, avoid over-watering otherwise the
leaves will turn yellow.
PROS
Rubber plants are almost disease-free.
This plant is perfect for cleaning indoor air – we can keep
it in house or office.
It is attractive, broad foliage offered by the rubber plant
CONS
Rubber plants can grow around 10-feet tall in an office or
home.
Its milky sap is poisonous to children and pets.
Its sap may cause some serious skin irritation.
This plant is very sensitive to temperature alterations. So,
it is somewhere between 55 degrees F to 80 degrees F
environment
3) Bamboo Palm(Chamaedorea Bamboo palms are best to add a tropical vibe to
the office/home.
seifrizii)
It needs bright light; it may do well in low light
conditions as well. However, we need to provide
enough water to survive.
This plant thrives well in high humidity. So,
consider keeping it on a tray of stones and peddles
with water.
PROS
This plant is not toxic to the pets.
It is great at decreasing airborne formaldehyde,
which is often released from new furniture
CONS
The common pests of this plant are spider mites. If
we notice any webbing on its leaves, use insect-
killing soap on the leaves.
4)Red Edged Dracaena Red-edged dracaena, or dragon tree, is a useful and
Plant(Dracaena marginata) beautiful plant for purifying indoor air. It needs a
brightly lighted area for growth. However, it can
even grow well in lower light conditions.
PROS
Dracaena is great for removing xylene,
formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from home. All
these airborne chemicals may emanate out of a
variety of household goods.
CONS
This plant is susceptible to leaf spotting if leaves
become moist or wet while watering. make sure to
water only the plant base – not the upper portion of
the plant or its leaves
5) SPIDER PLANT(Chorophytum comosum)
Spider Plants are amazing for indoors a great
indoor plant that purifies the air.
These are the best indoor plants to thrive even
if not maintained occasionally. So, even if we
don’t water them regularly, they will remain in
good condition in moist soil.
PROS
Spider plants are safe for pets.
They can remove carbon monoxide, benzene,
xylene, and formaldehyde from the air
CONS
Spider plants are slightly hallucinogens for cats
Outdoor Plants
1) BEGONIAS(BEGONIA
CUCULLATA)
Begonias are becoming more popular with plant
breeders, and many varieties make excellent
outdoor foliage plants.
They can be difficult to grow indoors,because
they prefer high humidity, but growing them on a
pebble tray helps.
Light: Partial or dappled sun
Water: Allow to dry out between waterings
Color varieties: Pink flowers; green, red, pink,
purple, silver, or brown foliage
2)Fuchsia(Fuchsia triphylla)
Fuchsias look very tropical, but they actually enjoy cool
temperatures in the 60 to 70 F range.
Bring the plants indoors before frost and trim them to
about 6 inches.
Place it a cool spot (45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit) with
low light. In spring, move the plant back into a sunny
spot and resume watering regularly.
Light: Full sun except in winter
Water: Water lightly when soil is dry
Color varieties: White, pink, red, purple or various
combinations
a house, this plant doesn’t like relocation.
3) Jasmine (Jasminum)
white blooms of the Jasmine
The small, fragrant
plant (Jasminum) are great for high-traffic areas in
your tropical garden. In the right conditions, it can
bloom all year round.
Watered once a week
Light— Full sun to part shade
Soil— Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
4) Bird of Paradise (Strelitziaceae)
Bird of Paradise plant is one of the most beloved
tropical plants.
It typically bloom in the late winter or early
spring.
Its large leaves and bright colors add a dramatic
touch to containers on the corners of your back
patio or pots flanking your front door. With proper
care, they'll grow upwards of five to six feet tall.
But pet-owners be wary
Birds of Paradise are toxic to dogs and cats.
Light— Full sun to partial shade
Soil— Loamy, slightly acidic soil
5) Elephant Ears (Alocacia and Colocasia)
The heart-shaped leaves can grow to be several
feet across. While most varieties will need to be
brought inside for the winter, a few are relatively
cold tolerant in subtropical climates. Though
impressive on their own, they make a gorgeous
backdrop for other colorful tropical flowers.
Light— Bright, indirect sunlight
Soil— Moist, well-drained soil
