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Many houseplants, including tropicals and ferns, can struggle with the lower levels of humidity that occur in cold weather, when the air naturally holds less moisture.
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Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Philodendrons are beloved for their lush, tropical foliage and for their reputation as easy-to-grow houseplants.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Mistakes to Avoid Home growers can make mistakes when caring for plants, especially orchids, because their fertilization needs differ from those of other houseplants.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Set houseplants on top of plastic containers or Mason jars, etc. placed upside down in the tub so houseplants don’t sit right in the water.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Philodendrons are beloved for their lush, tropical foliage and for their reputation as easy-to-grow houseplants.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Mistakes to Avoid Home growers can make mistakes when caring for plants, especially orchids, because their fertilization needs differ from those of other houseplants.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Set houseplants on top of plastic containers or Mason jars, etc. placed upside down in the tub so houseplants don’t sit right in the water.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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