A conservatory is more of a house extension than a greenhouse. It can be used not only as an indoor
garden but as a refreshing receiving area for visiting friends. A conservatory can also serve as a
relaxation area where you can read, eat, study, work and de-stress. A conservatory has the basic
principles employed in a greenhouse regarding natural lighting, temperature control and ventilation but
it definitely is a place where the comforts of an interior living area are evident – tall windows, table and
chairs, area rugs, book shelves and even stone benches tucked in a corner.

The sound of trickling water is always restful. Make provision for a small wall fountain or a tabletop
fountain if space is an issue. Arrange several vases and urns made of cast stones to give character to the interior garden. Indoor Plants No matter how homey the conservatory is, bear in mind that the area is primarily for indoor gardening. It is therefore necessary to choose plants that will thrive in a conservatory. Generally, you can grow most plants in the conservatory. You can grow grapes, orchids, oranges and roses in the conservatory if you want to for after all the humidity and temperature in the indoor garden are controlled the whole year. Your choices of plants will greatly depend on what type of greeneries you prefer to grow. If you think fruit-bearing trees are your passion, choose dwarfed versions in big cast vases and urns. If youprefer flowering plants, choose the ones that you like. If you want plants that require less maintenance,choose varieties of cactus and fern. If you are gearing towards exotic blooms, you can grow varieties of orchids. If you prefer to have a balanced indoor garden, here are some plants that are easy to grow and maintain yet offer wonderful colors and scents. Jasmines are climbers and can fill the whole conservatory with its wonderful blooms and fragrance. The flowers are white and bloom during the summer. Though Jasmines need a lot of sunshine, this plant can withstand low temperatures. Luteas and Roses are climbers that are great additions to the indoor garden. The flowers are very colorful and the scents, sweet. The greenish-white flower called “Lady of the Night” will emit a sweet- scent at night which will fill the whole conservatory and your house. This plant is a must-have for it is in bloom from summer to autumn. Bougain villeas are available in variants of colors and types. This plant is basically a shrub but has the inclination to be climbers if not tended to. This plant is in bloom for 10 months and is ideal to grow in a conservatory. Aloe Vera, disocactus and tunilla are just some of the succulent bulbs and cacti that will definitely thrive well in conservatories. It is interesting to note that there are over 2,000 varieties of cactus and most of them are in bloom once a year. These plants are low-maintenance. Birds of Paradise is an exotic plant with orange and blue flowers. This plant will do well in the conservatory during the summer and in the winter in a frost-free environment. Chinese Banana is a slow growing banana-like plant with a yellow artichoke-like bloom than lasts for months. The plant is quite exotic and its fruits cannot be eaten. As well a garden fountain to perfect your view Note that most outdoor plants will thrive in a conservatory. Peaches, grapes and oranges are manageable in a conservatory. When choosing plants for the conservatory select ones that grow in various levels. Try to plant some on ground soil, in big stone urns and vases, in small pots by the window sill or in hanging baskets. Guide climbers with wires so that they would “climb” the areas that you wish to cover. Make sure you have scented plants, for a colourful and fragrant conservatory will truly relax your body and mind.