houseplant

/ˈhaʊsˌplænt/

Etymology

From house + plant.

noun

  1. 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.”
  2. 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.”