When did it become popular to enjoy house plants.i'm not referring to herb.which country be the first to do this?

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Answers:    England, Victorian era.

It took invention of glass window in generous enough sizes plus a reliable heat source to keep rooms at sensible temperatures.

Wood or coal fireplaces can glibly overheat a room as well as be incredibly drafty. By developing a centralized heating method, plants stood a coincidence.

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