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When to Repot Monstera Like many other houseplants, monstera should be repotted every 1-3 years, and young plants need to be repotted a bit more often than established monstera.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
An interesting vessel is a surefire way for houseplants to get just as much design attention as their living counterparts.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
Vinegar is one of the most versatile products in the pantry with uses that range from adding pep to coleslaw and barbecue sauce to protecting houseplants and polishing silver.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Featuring tons of gorgeous houseplants, fancy toiletries, and paper goods, this bright and airy spot brings something a little different to the shopping scene.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
An interesting vessel is a surefire way for houseplants to get just as much design attention as their living counterparts.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
Vinegar is one of the most versatile products in the pantry with uses that range from adding pep to coleslaw and barbecue sauce to protecting houseplants and polishing silver.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Featuring tons of gorgeous houseplants, fancy toiletries, and paper goods, this bright and airy spot brings something a little different to the shopping scene.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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