The using plant species in ınterrior vertical gardens; a case study of Istanbul/Turkey

Thanks to ertical gardens are not only implemented outdoor, but also implemented interior spaces, it is ensured that the species that not grow naturally in Turkey are presented to the people with a different presentation. In this study, so as to determine the types of plants that can be used in indoor vertical gardens and their adaptation, interior vertical garden Which are situated in İstanbul province examined. In this context, it was determined that 41 plant species and varieties were used in indoor vertical gardens. While Codiaeum variegatum, Nephrolepis exaltata, Maranta leuconeura, Tradescantia zebrina ve Diffenbachia spp the first species to disappear from the epiphyte environment because of adaptation problem, Spathiphyllum wallisii, Anthurium andreanum, Aglaonema diamond, Philodendron erubescens, Aspilenum nidus ve Hedera helix are the plants that best adapt to the vertical garden environment. The predominant structure of Epipremnum aureum bring about to disappear the other species in the vertical garden. In addition, the compositions of plants that are not close to each other are unsuccessful. The use of flowering species in gardens with insufficient light has led to a decrease in the number of flowers. The plants that do not meet the demand for moisture, dilution and disappearance have been observed with various deformations.