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Now, as houseplants surge in popularity, biophilic design is returning stronger and smarter.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Flamingo Island Flea Market Just off I-75 awaits a cornucopia of vintage decor, houseplants, pottery, and other knick-knacks.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
If your Valentine isn’t big on flowers, switch it up with a gorgeous leafy houseplant.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Here are six ways to keep pets from eating your houseplants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Flamingo Island Flea Market Just off I-75 awaits a cornucopia of vintage decor, houseplants, pottery, and other knick-knacks.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
If your Valentine isn’t big on flowers, switch it up with a gorgeous leafy houseplant.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Here are six ways to keep pets from eating your houseplants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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