Figure 3 grouping of plants (source-google images

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Table 1 reasons to purchasing indoor plants- Ramzan et al., (2007) lead a study and deduced the reasons for plantscaping.

Some other purposes of plantscaping in office buildings can be identified as-

USE EMOTIONAL AND SYMBOLIC

SENSUAL FUNCTION

• Maintain a sense of connectivity with nature. • Mentally and emotionally carry a person to a naturalistic environment. • Mood enlightener. • Sounds, odour and senses are stimulated, enhanced and gratified leading to freshness and creativity.

ARCHITECTURAL • Provide privacy and help to screen unpleasant views. • Provide new vistas and define space. ENGINEERING • Glare reduction. • Acoustical control.

AESTHETIC

• Aesthetic Table 2 purpose of indoor plants (source- www.crupb.com)

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