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Ficus plants, such as fiddle-leaf figs, rubber trees, and weeping figs, are among the most popular houseplants.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Despite its name, a spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is an attractive, popular houseplant that’s easy for every type of plant parent.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The typical rule of thumb for watering most houseplants will also apply to your avocado tree.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
If using a commercial houseplant soil, add some extra perlite and/or orchid bark to lighten it up a bit.
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Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Despite its name, a spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is an attractive, popular houseplant that’s easy for every type of plant parent.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The typical rule of thumb for watering most houseplants will also apply to your avocado tree.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
If using a commercial houseplant soil, add some extra perlite and/or orchid bark to lighten it up a bit.
—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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