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houseplantPlant adapted for growing indoors, commonly a member of a species that flourishes naturally only in warm climates. Two factors contribute to the success of the huge number of species grown as houseplants: they must be easy to care for, and they must be able to tolerate the fairly low levels of light and humidity found in most homes. Houseplants are selected for their foliage or flowers or both. Aspects of a houseplant's environment that must be managed include light, temperature and humidity, soil, water, and nutrients. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There must be a hundred flowers adorning the single potted plant she has placed atop the check-out counter in the library where she works. Potted plants are a major element of garden wedding design today. The cast list includes three ``plant manipulators,'' but the plant actually does all of the manipulating in "Little Shop of Horrors," a musical about a potted plant on a high-protein diet. |
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