indoor plant

Living room fern

A plant grown inside buildings rather than outdoors, typically chosen for its ability to thrive in lower light and controlled temperatures.

Indoor plants serve decorative purposes and are said to improve air quality: She filled her apartment with indoor plants.

Common varieties include pothos, ferns, and succulents.

Also called houseplant.

types

fern

Spore-spreading vascular plant

succulent · cactus · orchid · peace lily · fiddle leaf fig · aloe · dracaena · palm · ivy · begonia

greenery

foliage

Plant's leafy covering

lush · leafy · variegated · chlorophyll · tropical · botanical · growth · vibrant · evergreen · trailing

care

watering

Supplying with moisture

repotting · sunlight · shade · humidity · propagation · drainage · potting · misting · rootbound · perlite

decor

planter

Container for greenery

macrame · hanger · shelf · windowsill · terrarium · aesthetic · minimalist · biophilic · zen · ambiance

airquality

oxygenate

Infuse with breathable element

toxins · formaldehyde · benzene · xylene · cleanse · detoxify · humidify · transpiration · fresh air · allergens

Opposites
location/environment

indoor plantgarden plant

Intentionally grown vegetation

landscape plant

cultivation status

indoor plantwildflower

Uncultivated flowering plant

weed · woodland plant · native plant

Family

plant, indoors, indoor, houseplant, indoor plants, indoor games

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G