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Definition of Houseplant
1. Noun. Any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes.
Specialized synonyms: Aglaonema Modestum, Chinese Evergreen, Japanese Leaf, Anthurium, Tail-flower, Tailflower, Blood Berry, Bloodberry, Rivina Humilis, Rouge Plant, Rougeberry, Gynura Aurantiaca, Purple Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Velvet Plant, Exacum Affine, Persian Violet, Episcia, Gloxinia, Kohleria, Plectranthus
Definition of Houseplant
1. Noun. A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes. ¹
2. Noun. A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Houseplant
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Houseplant
Literary usage of Houseplant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. 57 Ways to Protect Your Home Environment (& Yourself) by Rick Weinzierl (1999)
"Although home gardeners sometimes prepare "tobacco teas" to control garden or
houseplant pests, this practice is not recommended. ..."
2. Writing Sense: Integrated Reading and Writing Lessons for English Language by Juli Kendall, Outey Khuon (2006)
"They covered them lightly with soil, carefully watered them, and using a dropper,
added liquid houseplant fertilizer to the soil. ..."
3. Sessional Papers by Ontario Legislative Assembly (1905)
"The Begonia is a very popular houseplant, and requires comparatively little
attention. As they never do well in the sunshine they should ..."
4. Dusty Air and Ill Health: A Study of Prevalent Ill Health and Causes by Robert Hessler (1912)
"... diseases that threaten his plants, his knowledge enables him to raise fine
plants, while the housewife may fail to winter over her single houseplant. ..."
5. How to Live in the Country by Edward Payson Powell (1911)
"A thrifty houseplant stands a good chance of resisting their attack and a well-kept
and well-groomed apple tree suffers far less from them than one in which ..."
6. A Little Garden the Year Round: Wherein Much Joy was Found, Experience by Gardner Callahan Teall (1919)
"Though no houseplant gives greater satisfaction, and is more easily grown, the
Geranium speedily resents neglect, and will languish as quickly from ..."
7. Water by Jo Ellen Moor (1998)
"Put an X on things that need a lot of water. Make a box around things that need
a little water. cactus houseplant ..."
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