Landscaping in shopping malls plays an important role in enhancing aesthetic appeal, improving environmental quality, and creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for visitors. From the perspective of managing housekeeping operations, the selection of plants for mall landscaping requires systematic planning, careful evaluation of environmental conditions, maintenance requirements, safety considerations, and long-term sustainability. Proper plant selection directly influences cleanliness standards, indoor air quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction within the shopping complex. The first step in the selection procedure involves assessing the location of landscaping areas within the shopping mall. Plants may be required for outdoor entrances, parking zones, terraces, atriums, corridors, food courts, or indoor decorative spaces. Each location presents different environmental conditions such as sunlight exposure, temperature variation, humidity levels, and air circulation. Outdoor areas usually receive direct sunlight and are exposed to dust, pollution, and seasonal climate changes, whereas indoor areas depend on artificial lighting and controlled air-conditioning systems. Housekeeping managers must coordinate with architects and facility managers to identify suitable plant zones before finalizing plant varieties. Environmental compatibility is a major factor in plant selection. Plants chosen for landscaping must adapt well to the local climate and microenvironment of the mall. In outdoor settings, drought-resistant and pollution-tolerant plants are preferred because shopping malls experience heavy vehicular movement and urban dust accumulation. Hardy plants reduce replacement frequency and minimize maintenance workload for housekeeping staff. For indoor landscaping, shade-tolerant plants capable of surviving under low light and air-conditioned environments are selected to ensure longevity and consistent appearance. Another essential consideration is maintenance requirement. From a housekeeping operations perspective, plants requiring minimal watering, pruning, fertilization, and pest control are ideal. High-maintenance plants increase operational costs and demand specialized gardening staff, which may disrupt routine housekeeping schedules. Slow-growing plants are generally preferred because they maintain shape for longer periods and reduce the need for frequent trimming. Automated irrigation systems, self-watering planters, and moisture-retaining soil mixtures are also considered during plant selection to simplify maintenance procedures. Safety and hygiene are critical in shopping mall environments where large numbers of visitors, including children and elderly individuals, move continuously. Plants with thorns, sharp edges, toxic leaves, or allergenic pollen must be avoided. Fallen leaves, fruits, or flowers may create slipping hazards