Common Ivy Houseplants. Names of common house plants with pictures. It is native to east asia and is actually part of the grape family (vitaceae).
Most common house plants we know and grow are popular for two basic reasons. Bare spindly growth, small leaves on newer stems. Ivy tonya nunn / getty images.
This is the plant that inspired the ivy league colleges nickname.
Ease your separation anxiety (from your houseplants) and make your boring office feel more like home with some perfectly styled buddies to keep you company at your desk. This is the plant that inspired the ivy league colleges nickname. Irish ivy (hedera hibernica) nepal ivy (hedera nepaulensis) Its waxy, colorful foliage adds a splash of color in any room—without taking up a lot of space.