FAQ About Cultural Significance of Indoor Plants
How do indoor plants historically relate to wealth and social status?
Historically, the cultivation and display of indoor plants were often associated with wealth and social status. In ancient Rome, the elite cultivated exotic plants in atriums as a sign of affluence. Similarly, during the Victorian era, having a conservatory or well-decorated parlor with exotic plants indicated wealth and education. These practices demonstrated both a household’s means to acquire rare plants and the leisure time to care for them.
