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Heating the indoor air in winter means the air will retain more moisture (it won't be dispersed to help humidify plants or your sinuses), but lowering the thermostat to a temperate 68 degrees F can help increase relative humidity in your home, and this can help your houseplants stay vibrant.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Orchids aren’t like other houseplants.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Some low-light houseplants don’t mind short winter days.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, houseplants like the Christmas cactus can make even the dreariest of seasons feel a bit more joyful.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Orchids aren’t like other houseplants.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Some low-light houseplants don’t mind short winter days.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, houseplants like the Christmas cactus can make even the dreariest of seasons feel a bit more joyful.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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