Definition von houseplant im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings
I always thought a begonia was a houseplant! exclaimed Sue, staring at the towering tropical specimen.
A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes
Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk.
a plant that you grow inside your house for decoration British Equivalent: pot plant. Plant adapted for growing indoors, commonly a member of a species that flourishes naturally only in warm climates. Two factors contribute to the success of the huge number of species grown as houseplants: they must be easy to care for, and they must be able to tolerate the fairly low levels of light and humidity found in most homes. Houseplants are selected for their foliage or flowers or both. Aspects of a houseplant's environment that must be managed include light, temperature and humidity, soil, water, and nutrients