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The Christmas cactus is another beloved houseplant that puts on a colorful show from November through January.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
These symptoms on houseplants over the winter often mean the air is way too dry.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
The image shows the inside of the vessel, which now includes a log burner, a coffee machine and an array of lush green houseplants, all arranged to maximize the limited interior space.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa is a beloved houseplant by many and a personal favorite.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
These symptoms on houseplants over the winter often mean the air is way too dry.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
The image shows the inside of the vessel, which now includes a log burner, a coffee machine and an array of lush green houseplants, all arranged to maximize the limited interior space.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa is a beloved houseplant by many and a personal favorite.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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