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Peace lilies are low-maintenance houseplants.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
On one hand, houseplants grow slower in winter and generally need less water at this time; however, leaves are more likely to be damaged by dry indoor air when fireplaces and heating units are blazing during the colder months.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
At the cantina, cacti and other houseplants sit happily in a heated sun room with several booths and tables.
—Kansas City Star, 4 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
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
On one hand, houseplants grow slower in winter and generally need less water at this time; however, leaves are more likely to be damaged by dry indoor air when fireplaces and heating units are blazing during the colder months.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
At the cantina, cacti and other houseplants sit happily in a heated sun room with several booths and tables.
—Kansas City Star, 4 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
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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