Selecting Houseplants by Kurt M. Jones, Chaffee County Extension Director

            Houseplants add to the décor of any room or office.   Look at any magazine photograph of a room, and plants will be visible.   In today’s lifestyle of high technology and fast pace, many people are re-discovering the joy of raising houseplants.             Houseplants play a dramatic role in the design of a room.   Office lobbies have utilized plants to help the visitor feel more comfortable and to give the impression that this space is lived in.   Plants offer a unique contrast in many homes and offices.   Adding plants to a high-tech work environment offers a contrast or highlight to these areas.             Plants can vary in looks, size, and shape.   It is important to consider not only the size of the plants you wish to decorate with, but also the growing conditions for the plant.   Plants requiring full sunlight will not be as productive in hallways.   Some houseplants are also adversely affected by cold drafts, thereby limiting where they can be placed in the home.