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Add a humidifier, simmer water on the stove, or fill your home with houseplants.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
Avocado trees, or one started with an avocado pit, can be grown indoors as attractive houseplants with the right care.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 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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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
Avocado trees, or one started with an avocado pit, can be grown indoors as attractive houseplants with the right care.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 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 18 Dec. 2025.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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