Potted plants add beauty and depth to a room. — Photos: 123rf.com
Enter any modern day home and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve accidentally wandered into a greenhouse or botanical garden. Such is the houseplant bloom, homes are being transformed into urban oases, with small, tall and sprawling houseplants at the forefront.
As well as being aesthetically pleasing, introducing houseplants to homes can improve air quality, overall wellbeing and productivity. Making them both pretty and practical.
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Most popular indoor plants around the globe
Potted plants add beauty and depth to a room. — Photos: 123rf.com
Popular in the Middle East and parts of Asia, the Nerium oleander is an evergreen ornamental shrub that has been cultivated since ancient times.
The Monstera deliciosa plant is the No.1 plant in Europe, Asia and Oceania, and a joint favourite (with the Mimosa pudica) in North America.
The Passiflora caerulea is most popular in South America, and the national flower of Paraguay.
Africa’s favourite houseplant is the multicoloured Lantana camara.
In North America, the Mimosa pudica plant is often grown for its curiosity value as it has a unique response to contact.
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