Chapter 6 :- Indoor Plants

 Indoor Plants:- In hotel properties, indoor plants are appreciated for their ability to add charm and liveliness to hotel guestrooms and public areas such as lobbies and corridors.


Selection and care:- 

They should be chosen with care, so that their colours, shapes, and size fit in with the decor of the space. The temperature, the type of heating in the room, and the amount of light available there must also be taken into account. 

Most indoor plants require regular attention-watering,re-potting,cleaning, and in some cases feeding. 

Watering:- The amount and frequency of watering depends on the kind of plant, the weather, the type of heating in the room, and so on. During winter, a week or even a fortnight may pass without the plant needing water; but it will need more during spring and summer. 

Potting and re-potting:- In general, use a light soil mix for potting plants- a good mixture is made of equal quantities of leaf mould and a peaty soil containing plenty of fibre with half the quantity of sharp sand.

      If the roots form a close network within the soil and begin to come out of the pot,the plant probably needs re-potting in a large container. This is best done in the spring, and good quality soil or potting compost should be used.

Cleaning:- Ferns,ivies,and other plants prized for their green foliage require regular cleaning, so that the pores do not become clogged with dust;it also reduces the risk of attack by insects. Spray or sponge the leaves with water and dry them afterwards. 

Feeding:- A good propriety plant food is the best means of giving the necessary foods to plants. 


The basic elements that a plant needs for growth are:

  1. Air temperature
  2. Light
  3. Water
  4. Humidity
  5. Repotting
  6. Food
  7. Pruning
  8. Disease and Pest Control

Popular indoor plants:- 

  1. Hedera (ivy):- These trail very gracefully and can also be made to climb. 
  2. Begonia rex:- It attractive foliage needs constant warmth, humidity, and frequent spraying, and grows best in country districts. 
  3. Maranta:- The attractively marked leaves of these plants need heat and moisture;but if kept in a constant temperature, can survive fairly cool conditions. 
  4. India-rubber plants:- These popular indoor plants have become a part of the contemporary interiors owing to their statuesque appearance and undemanding habit of growth. 
  5. Cacti or other succulents:- These can be grown successfully without constant warmth, but they do need as much sun as possible, so keep them in a south-facing window. 
  6. Azalea:- Keep the root ball moist by standing the pot in a bowl of water. 
  7. Begonia:- Water frequently and spray.
  8. Cineraria:- Water frequently. It still stand fairly cool temperatures.
  9. Cyclamen:- Best bought in early autumn. Avoid wetting the tuber when watering. 
  10. Hydrangea:- This set of plants need plenty of water and overhead spraying;but they like dry air, yet hate draughts.
  11. Primula:- These comparatively long- flowering plants may survive from year to year if kept at a cool temperature;watered frequently but drained well;and,if necessary, transferred to a large pot.


Key Terms:-

  • Bonsai:- Literally meaning 'a plant in a tray', this refers to a tree or a plant whose typical growth in nature has been copied exactly in a miniature style within the confines of a container. 
  • Horticulture:- The science of growing plants or of gardening. 
  • Succulents:- Plants that have thick ,fleshy stems and leaves due to their high water content. 
  • Deciduous:- Trees and shrubs that shed their leaves periodically. 
  • Landscaped area:- An area where trees, plants, turf,decks,walks,ponds,and so on have been used to create a natural-looking outdoor space that is functional and visually appealing. 



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