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They were born and raised in the American South, and currently live in Brooklyn with their spouse, three cats, and too many houseplants to count.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The cool air also protects wood furniture and electronics from damage and keeps houseplants and pets healthy.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Lawn care is the primary gardening activity, but planting of flowers, vegetables and cultivating indoor houseplants, herbs and vegetables such as lettuce – all good spring gardening projects – have gained popularity in recent years.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
On February 13, Emily Copeland posted the clip on Reddit, showing her husband smiling nervously before panning to a shopping cart filled with large houseplants.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The cool air also protects wood furniture and electronics from damage and keeps houseplants and pets healthy.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Lawn care is the primary gardening activity, but planting of flowers, vegetables and cultivating indoor houseplants, herbs and vegetables such as lettuce – all good spring gardening projects – have gained popularity in recent years.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
On February 13, Emily Copeland posted the clip on Reddit, showing her husband smiling nervously before panning to a shopping cart filled with large houseplants.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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