Ornamental plants aim for decoration.
Ornamental plants are those vegetables that are used in decoration with the intention of adorning or beautifying a space. They are plants that are grown for aesthetic purposes, unlike other species (such as edible or medicinal plants). In any case, there are plants that can fulfill more than one of these functions.
For example: "I am going to grow different ornamental plants so that the garden looks more colorful" , "The government announced that it will invest a good amount of money in ornamental plants to decorate the main avenue" , "The gardener recommended that I buy ornamental plants to place next to the door .
Ornamental plants concept
It should be noted that plants are organic beings that live and grow but, unlike human beings or animals, they cannot move from one place to another by voluntary impulse. Trees, shrubs , vegetables and other vegetables are part of the group of plants, which are studied by botany .
Ornamental , on the other hand, is an adjective that refers to what belongs to or relates to ornamentation . Ornaments are those ornaments or attire that allow you to decorate something and make it more attractive.
Ornamental plants can stand out for the shape or color of their leaves and flowers, for their perfume, for the presence of fruits or for their texture , among other characteristics. These plants are used to create landscape designs, beautify gardens or decorate an interior environment (such as a living room). Experts consider that there are more than 3,000 plants that are intended for ornamental use .
It is common to choose ornamental plants with flowers.
Classification according to type
Broadly speaking, it is possible to recognize certain types of ornamental plants, grouped from a functional point of view, taking into account their physical characteristics and their contributions when decorating a space such as a garden or the interior of a home.
On the one hand there are trees and bushes , considered one of the fundamental elements, given the great visual impact they generate. They are generally surrounded by smaller plants and flowers, as they are used as walls or as corners of ornamental structures. Fruit trees are a very popular choice since, in addition to decorating, they fulfill a really important function: they provide us with food. Although it may seem obvious, when choosing a tree or bush, it must be taken into account that the first has a single trunk and the second has several branches that start from the base.
Aquatic plants and flowers are also very popular, given their peculiar beauty and the fact that they do not always remain in the same place. They are usually used in both outdoor and indoor, natural and artificial ponds.
Other ornamental plants that are very successful among decoration lovers are those that have an annual cycle , that is, those that germinate, flower and wither within a year. In particular, they are highly sought after for the ranges of colors they bring to homes and gardens.
Ferns , for their part, stand out for their great resistance, for their peculiar and attractive foliage and for existing in a great variety. They are mainly used in hanging pots and the fact that they do not produce flowers does not seem to affect their popularity at all.
For spaces with high walls, the best option is usually climbing plants , since they adapt with admirable flexibility to any surface . These ornamental plants are very varied: some produce flowers (which in turn can be colorful or white), their leaves can have different sizes, their stem can be green or reddish, going through many shades and nuances, etc.