Presentation On Indoor
Plant
Indoor plant . What is it?
An indoor plant is a plant that is grown indoors in places such as Residences and offices, namely for decorative purposes, but studies have also
shown them to have positive psychological effects and as well as help with indoor air purification, since some species, and the soil-dwelling microbes
associated with them, reduce indoor air pollution air pollution. While generally toxic to humans, such pollutants are absorbed by the plant and its
soil-dwelling microbes without harm.
House or indoor plants need the correct moisture, light levels, soil mixture, temperature, and humidity . As well, plants need the proper fertilizer
and correct-sized pots .
Nowadays, the use of plants in modern interior design is getting more and more popular. Not only making spaces more appealing and alive, they also
play a role in your overall health. Indoor plants can be used as accent pieces, to soften areas or even to create a certain expression.
Why Have Indoor Plants? Bring the outdoors indoors Plant Role in Interior Design
1.Aesthetic qualities.
2.Enhance the sense of well-being. 1. Plants fill dead space 2. Plants can fill out walls
3.Satisfying hobby.
4.Plants for sweeter air.
10 Benefits of Having Indoor Plants in your Home
Having plants in your living room, bedroom, or office can add to the decor
and of course make you look cool. Apart from the appeal of aesthetics,
there are some real benefits of keeping indoor plants in your home or
your office. So let’s list a number of benefits of keeping indoor plants and
hopefully it will give you enough reasons to get some for your living room.
• Help Breathe better by Increasing Oxygen Levels
• Act as Natural Air Purifiers 3. Plants add life
• Act as Natural Humidifiers 4. Plants add colour without
• Improved Health and Better Recovery competing with other colorus
• Improves Concentration & Helps You Focus
• Helps You Sleep Better
• Helps Remove Background Noise
• Ready to Use Herbs
• Natural Fragrance
• Add to the Decor
The origin of indoor plants
Tropical Rainforest : Seasonally wet forests:
The majority of the plant species kept as houseplants come from the area In contrast to the tropical rainforests, the alternately moist or rain-
of the tropical rainforest and the adjacent areas. The length of the day is green forests have rainy and dry periods. The species found there are
constantly around twelve hours. Precipitation is evenly distributed over the adapted to these dry periods and have growing and resting periods.
year. The average daily temperature depends on the respective altitude. Successful maintenance of these species requires that these rest
The lighting conditions under which the respective plant species thrive periods are observed.
depend on the respective vegetation levels. Plants that grow close to the Typical plant species in the alternately moist forests, the varieties of
ground are usually very shade-tolerant. In contrast, the lighting which are cultivated as houseplants, are knight's stars and the clivien,
requirement is higher for climbing plants and epiphytically growing species.
which has been introduced as a houseplant since 1850 .
The origin of indoor plants
Savannah and desert: Subtropics:
The open savannah landscape, which can be found in both the tropics and The subtropics are characterized by a length of day
the subtropics, is subdivided into wet savannah, dry savannah and thorn that changes according to the season and a
bush savannah. Plant species in this habitat are very well adapted to relatively mild winter with abundant rainfall. During
temporary drought and low humidity. They are mostly succulents and cacti. the summer, precipitation occasionally occurs only
However, it is important to note that cold storage in many species is occasionally and very high temperatures can be
necessary in winter in order to achieve flowering success next year. reached. some species of ficus are houseplants that
In addition to the cacti, various types of aloes, agaves, crassula, echeveria, come from this vegetation zone.
euphorbia and sansevieria have spread as houseplants.
Temperate zone:
Very few species of the plants cared for as
indoor plants come from the temperate
climate zone. Typical representatives are
cultivated forms of ivy as well as Saxifraga
stolonifera and Carex brunnea. They all only
thrive if they are as cool as possible
Care for indoor plants HOUSE PLANT TYPES
some tips that will help care for indoor plants: 1. Common House Plants 1. Trailing & Climbing
1. Keep potting soil moist- It’s important to make sure soil
is not too wet nor too dry. 2. Flowering Plants 2. Bulbous Type Plants
2. Make sure the plant pot has drainage holes in the
bottom of the pot. 3. Easy & Low Light 3. Tree Type Plants
3. Place plant near a light source, whether it’s natural or
artificial. 4. Foliage Plants 4. Unusual Plants
4. Determine what species of plant have so it can more
accurately care . 5. Cactus Plants 5. Succulent Plants
Some of the most common reasons plants die are: 6. Fern Type Plants
6. Indoor Palm Plants
1. Overwatering or under watering
2. Light Levels(either not enough light or too much light) 7. Large Plants
7. Hanging Basket Plants
3. Neglect
Plants are toxic for pet’s Sago palms
The house plants or indoor plants we use to brighten our homes aren't always Sago palms (cycads) are
safe for those who have pet birds .some plants can be poisonous to pets – commonly found in
tropical and ornamental
Cannabis gardens. All parts of the
plant are highly toxic to
Cannabis is one of the most common
dogs. Consumption of
plant poisoning vets see, especially in
sago palm is often fatal
dogs.
.causes Vomiting, liver
Affects cat and dogs' neurological system,
damage, liver failure,
tremors, drooling, seizures, possible
multiple organ failure.
respiratory problems, depression, coma.
Ivy plants
Lilies Many popular ivy plants, including
Lilies (such as peace lily, calla lily, Easter lily English ivy and Devil's ivy/Golden
and Tiger lily) are highly toxic and Pathos, have moderate toxicity to
potentially fatal to cats. Some types are pets. Mouth and stomach
also toxic to dogs. irritation, excessive drooling,
Avoid having any plant from the lily family foaming at the mouth, swelling of
in or around the home. Causes Vomiting, the mouth, tongue and lips,
lack of appetite, stomach pain, depression, vomiting, etc are common.
difficulty swallowing, kidney damage,
kidney failure, multiple organ failure
Aloe vera Chinese evergreen
Although considered a medicinal plant Chinese evergreen's level of
for humans, aloe Vera's level of toxicity toxicity is mild to moderate,
is mild to moderate for cats and dogs. though symptoms can
Vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, include liver and kidney
depression, anorexia, tremors, change damage.
in urine colour are common .
Plants are toxic for pet’s
Asparagus Fern Rubber tree plants
Some rubber tree plants (such as
Asparagus fern, also known
Japanese/Chinese/jade rubber
as emerald feather and lace
plant and Indian rubber plant) are
fern, is mild to moderate in
toxic to cats and dogs. Decreased
toxicity. Allergic dermatitis,
appetite, drooling, vomiting,
drooling, vomiting,
diarrhoea, depression, skin
diarrhoea, abdominal pain.
irritation.
Plants That Are Safe for Pet’s
Spider Plant Jade Plant
The plant produces oxygen .It absorbs The thick, fleshy leaves are oval-
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, All shaped and look amazing on woody
common air pollutants found in homes stems. As the plant matures, it
and office buildings . Safe for children and starts to appear like a miniature
The entire plant is non-toxic. Spider plants tree and can grow to a height of 4-5
are said to improve the overall well-being feet. It has a long life span and
by reducing stress and increasing believed to bring good fortune! It
productivity. Improves Indoor Air Quality too.
Bamboo
Boston Fern
Bamboo is a striking plant that is
These lush, hardy plants can offer a also quite hardy and safe for birds.
natural touch to your decor. As a bonus, Although not growing to the full
there's no need to worry if your pet potential indoors, it’s still one of the
parrot finds them as beautiful as you do. fastest-growing indoor plants! There
Boston ferns are completely safe plants are towering species that can grow
for birds. up to 40 feet tall, but you can also
find short bamboo cultivars.
Orchids
Hen And Chicks
Known for their beautiful blossoms,
The appropriately named hen and orchids have enjoyed great popularity
chicks is a bird-safe plant that thrives as houseplants for some time. They
in direct sunlight. If you'd like to enjoy are a good choice for bird owners who
one of these unique little succulents, are experienced in keeping plants.
make sure you have a sunny window These flowers may be safe for birds,
for it. but they are notoriously hard to grow.
Beautiful Indoor House Plants That Are Also Easy To Maintain
Grafted Ficus Bonsai Silver Dollar Plant Pothos Plant Snake Plant Ficus
Wondering jew Creeping inch plant Pepper face Aloe- vera fern
