Author Question: Why are arid desert plants compatible with interiorscaping? Explain the characteristics that make ... (Read 49 times)

tth · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Why are arid desert plants compatible with interiorscaping? Explain the characteristics that make them
suitable, and give at least one example of an interior site that would work well for this type of plant.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe what is meant by indoor comfort zone, and explain the connection between the interior
comfort zones of plants and those of humans.

What will be an ideal response?

jojobee318 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Desert plants such as cacti and succulents are tough plants for tough climates, which may be somewhat
similar to conditions in domestic or commercial environments. Indoor settings with very high light
intensities as well as pockets of heat with associated low humidity create the perfect setting for desert
plants.

Answer to Question 2

The indoor comfort zone refers to an optimal indoor temperature. Overall, people like indoor
temperatures to be maintained between 60o-80oF. This is quite similar to the temperature range found
in tropical forests. Indoor plants are tolerable to all of these temperature conditions just as long as air
vents are not directed on them. In other words, indoor plants like the same temperatures as people.