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    The History of Interior


    Landscapes

    Today, we see plants all around our offices, homes and interior settings, but this has not always
    been the case. Here is a brief history on the evolution of indoor plants and how we have grown to
    love them so much:

    Bonsai “Akirafutokoro Prince” (706 AD). Image courtesy of Ritsumeikan University

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    From as early as 1,000 B.C., the Chinese grew plants in the home as a symbol of wealth.
    Additionally, they believed it gave novice gardeners an opportunity to enhance their gardening
    skills all year round, isolating the plants from harsh outdoor elements.

    Image courtesy of www.history.com

    One of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were cultivated
    by King Nebuchadnezzar II around 610 B.C. for his Queen Amytis as a botanical haven. The
    fragrant flowers, and palm, cedar and date trees were thought to hang down from the ceilings of
    the gardens.

    “Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492” with tropical plants in tow! Ever since Columbus landed
    in the Bahamas, tropical plants and trees have been transported across the oceans. This allowed
    those living in cooler conditions a “taste of the tropics,” as these plants are ideal in warm, humid
    conditions, making them perfect houseplants!

    Image courtesy of www.microfarmgardens.com

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    Houseplants didn’t garner much mainstream attention until the 17th century when Sir Hugh Platt,
    an English agricultural authority, wrote about cultivating plants indoors in his tome “The Garden of
    Eden” (1652). After that, the first glasshouses, called greenhouses today, began to take shape
    with the purpose of housing exotic plants.

    Plants were not always considered a positive addition to the interior of the home during this era;
    in fact, it was believed that interior plants had the potential to suffocate one while sleeping due to
    the carbon dioxide emissions from the plants at night. This myth was quickly debunked when
    scientists discovered that the carbon dioxide emissions from plants in the bedroom were so
    minute, there was little risk.

    Image courtesy of www.shoperesne.com

    By the Victorian era, houseplants were becoming more popular. Poorly lit houses and high levels
    of pollution caused by coal fires and gas lanterns made for harsh conditions for some of the
    more delicate flora. Hardier varieties, like the aspidistra (otherwise known as the “cast iron plant”),
    became a mainstay.

    As time went on, architecture and technology gave way for more houseplant options. Homes
    were built with higher ceilings, more floors, larger windows and central heating, creating a more
    livable environment for squiggly ferns and blue and blue-purple grasses – which were quite
    popular in England during this time.

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    Fast-forward more than 100 years and houseplants are popular in today’s culture. If you need help
    determining what indoor plants will work best in your environment, contact the Green Team at
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