Houseplant: meaning, definitions and examples

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houseplant

 

[ หˆhaสŠsหŒplรฆnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

indoor gardening

A houseplant is a plant that is grown indoors in residential or commercial spaces. They are typically kept in pots or containers and can thrive in low light conditions. Houseplants are valued for their ability to improve air quality and add aesthetic appeal to living spaces. They can vary widely in size, shape, and care requirements, making them suitable for different environments. Popular houseplants include species like pothos, spider plants, and peace lilies.

Synonyms

decorative plant, indoor plant, potted plant.

Examples of usage

  • I bought a new houseplant to brighten up my living room.
  • Houseplants can help purify the air in your home.
  • Some houseplants require less watering than others.
  • My favorite houseplant is a snake plant.

Translations

Translations of the word "houseplant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น planta de casa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคฐ เค•เคพ เคชเฅŒเคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zimmerpflanze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanaman hias

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะผะฝะฐั‚ะฝะฐ ั€ะพัะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ roล›lina doniczkowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆณ่‘‰ๆค็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plante d'intรฉrieur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ planta de interior

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saksฤฑ bitkisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๋‚ด ์‹๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุจุงุช ู…ู†ุฒู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokojovรก rostlina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rastlina do bytu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎคๅ†…ๆค็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sobna rastlina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ inniplanta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะน ำฉัั–ะผะดั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜ แƒ›แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ev bitkisi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ planta de interior

Etymology

The term 'houseplant' originated in the late 19th century, combining the word 'house,' which derives from the Old English 'hus,' meaning a dwelling or shelter, and 'plant,' which comes from the Latin 'planta,' meaning a sprout or twig of a plant. The concept of cultivating plants indoors began gaining popularity as indoor spaces became more common with urbanization. In the Victorian era, the interest in botany and exotic plants flourished, leading to a rise in houseplant culture. Homeowners sought ways to bring the beauty of nature inside, leading to the habitual use of plants in interior design. Today, houseplants are appreciated not only for their aesthetic value but also for their mental health benefits, contributing to a positive indoor environment.