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Certain houseplants are more vulnerable than others.
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Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Tweaking your houseplant care regime in winter makes sense.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Kalanchoes are popular, low-maintenance succulent houseplants known for their bright, long-lasting flowers and ease of care.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Tweaking your houseplant care regime in winter makes sense.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Kalanchoes are popular, low-maintenance succulent houseplants known for their bright, long-lasting flowers and ease of care.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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