House plants history summary
The histories of houseplants and container gardening
are closely intertwined. This timeline aims to highlight
significant moments in this rich history.
1478 BCE
In Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut grew frankincense in her temple.
Ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated
laurel trees in terracotta vessels.
Renaissance
Ornamental plants were introduced to Europe from Anatolia and East Indies.
Aristocracy of France and England enjoyed exotic plants.
17th century
18th century
Lower classes enjoyed house plants as more species were brought from
Africa, Asia and South America.
House plants became popular in Victorian house.
19th century
20th century
House plants became common in offices during World War II, and became
wildly avalible after the war.
House plants sill maintained and expanded its papularity espicaly
in 2020 were house plants sales reached all time high during COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently
- See also:
- First plants
- First Flower
- First trees
- Agru hist
In Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut grew frankincense in her temple.
Ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated laurel trees in terracotta vessels.
Ornamental plants were introduced to Europe from Anatolia and East Indies.
Aristocracy of France and England enjoyed exotic plants.
Lower classes enjoyed house plants as more species were brought from Africa, Asia and South America.
House plants became popular in Victorian house.
House plants became common in offices during World War II, and became wildly avalible after the war.
House plants sill maintained and expanded its papularity espicaly in 2020 were house plants sales reached all time high during COVID-19 pandemic.