Potted plants (geranium and snake plant) Symbolism

In art, potted houseplants—especially familiar varieties like the geranium and the snake plant—mark the domestic interior and the human effort to cultivate nature indoors. Their contained growth and regular upkeep read as signs of tidy, managed living and the routines that sustain the household.

How This Symbol Appears in Our Collection

Our collection currently includes no artworks that feature potted geraniums or snake plants, so there are no in-collection examples to cite at this time. As relevant works enter the collection, this entry will document how artists use these houseplants to signal domestic order, care, and cultivated interiors.

Artworks Featuring This Symbol

No artworks available yet.