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Cinnamon is a natural, eco-friendly way to repel pests, fight fungus, and keep your houseplants healthy.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
However, any plant can cause GI distress or vomiting if ingested in large enough quantities, so keep all houseplants away from curious pets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
At this point many of our houseplants and tender annuals, including warm-season vegetables, can be planted in the garden or put out onto the patio without protection.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
But with a bit of time and know-how, banana peels can be transformed into compost, mulch, or a basic fertilizer to help gardens and houseplants grow better.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
However, any plant can cause GI distress or vomiting if ingested in large enough quantities, so keep all houseplants away from curious pets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
At this point many of our houseplants and tender annuals, including warm-season vegetables, can be planted in the garden or put out onto the patio without protection.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
But with a bit of time and know-how, banana peels can be transformed into compost, mulch, or a basic fertilizer to help gardens and houseplants grow better.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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