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Many of these interviews took place in Sikiric’s office, which is lined with houseplants, a Croatian flag, and photographs of himself with colleagues.
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Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
Repel Pests If gnats are a problem near your houseplants, add a few drops of essential oils to a dry sponge and place it next to your plants.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Garden vegetables, in particular, thrive with a diluted milk application, and a variety of houseplants also benefit from this practice.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Peace lilies are relatively easy to care for, but without the right care this popular houseplant can experience a decline in health.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
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Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
Repel Pests If gnats are a problem near your houseplants, add a few drops of essential oils to a dry sponge and place it next to your plants.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Garden vegetables, in particular, thrive with a diluted milk application, and a variety of houseplants also benefit from this practice.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Peace lilies are relatively easy to care for, but without the right care this popular houseplant can experience a decline in health.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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