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Many of the most popular houseplants — from trendy peace lilies to hardy snake plants — contain compounds that are toxic to cats and dogs.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The houseplants already sitting on the windowsill.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Like other houseplants, they can be moved in their pots out into a shady area of the garden between June and September, when there is no danger of frost.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Cinnamon is a natural, eco-friendly way to repel pests, fight fungus, and keep your houseplants healthy.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The houseplants already sitting on the windowsill.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Like other houseplants, they can be moved in their pots out into a shady area of the garden between June and September, when there is no danger of frost.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Cinnamon is a natural, eco-friendly way to repel pests, fight fungus, and keep your houseplants healthy.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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