indoor plants palm

Palm trees are one of the most popular houseplants for over a century now. Factually, any live plant lives best in the outdoors, but there are a few plants that can also thrive in the conditions which are 'somewhat ideal' to their proper growth. Still, growing indoor palm tree plants is a challenge for the people who reside in cooler atmospheric conditions.


There are a few types of indoor palm plants, that have minimum maintenance requirements and maximum benefits of indoor plants.

Fishtail Palm
name suggests, this plant bears attractive fishtail shaped leaves. It thrives great in partial to full sunlight, but requires soil with good drainage capacity. Weekly watering is necessary for the fishtail palms. Sometimes it bears red colored fruits which are poisonous. On the accounts of precaution, they are a safe option for office plants and not home.

Hanging Indoor Plants

Plants are a wonderful addition to every home, either in the surroundings or indoors. They improve the air quality and at the same time, boost your mood by providing a green environment. Most of us are well acquainted with hanging plants in the garden and patios, where there is sufficient sunlight exposure. But, what about hanging indoor plants maintained in pots and planters? Popularly known as hanging houseplants, these are varieties that exhibit a trailing growth habit and require low light for growing.

Tropical House Plants

Houseplants add a great value to the beauty and comfort level of any house or office. They purify the air and provide a cooling effect to the surrounding. Knowingly or unknowingly, most of the decorative plants that we have grown to beautify our interiors are tropical house plants. They are native to the tropical and subtropical climatic conditions, and grow under the canopies of large trees.


You can find a plethora of beautiful tropical house plants and choosing some particular varieties for your home can be quite a confusing task. A simple way is to learn the basics of tropical house plants identification and select those that complement your interior decoration.

Poisonous House Plants

Keeping house plants is one of the most popular and fancied hobbies of many. But with kids and pets around, it becomes very essential to know about the features of the plants which you are going to bring home. This is due to the fact that there are certain house plants which bear toxic properties and may be extremely harmful to the health of kids and pets. Some of these plants contain poison in certain parts, while some are toxic entirely.

Toxic House Plants

Crown of Thorns
All parts of the Crown of Thorns, native to Madagascar, is known to be poisonous for human beings and animals. Even dried parts of the plants are highly toxic. The white, milky sap of the plant can give rise to severe blistering when in contact with open cuts or eyes. The blistering is also, often accompanied by intense pain.