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Does your house look like a jungle full of lush, green plants on every surface? Or do you steer clear of flora due to a black thumb and zero confidence in sustaining the life of a plant? If it's the latter, there's help out there for you.
Besides being pretty to look at, house plants offer a variety of benefits around the house. They can improve the air quality of your home or office and can improve your mood. At the very least they can give you something to do. Still not convinced that you can successfully nurture a living thing in your home?
Not all house plants need to be watered every day. Some can even go days without any water. Not all house plants need to be in direct sunlight, receive fertilizer or be trimmed back. And no, you don't have to talk to your plants in order for them to thrive. You should pick a plant that works with your lifestyle; one that you can devote as much or as little time as you need to keep your plant beautiful.
Easier said than done, right? Wrong. HowStuffWorks has already done a lot of the research for you. All you need to do is visit the House Plants page to get the lowdown on which plant is right for you (and which plants may not be so right for you). If you're interested in turning your thumb from the darkest of black to the greenest of green, then we can help. After all, our thumbs match the greenest of rolling hills in Ireland; or at least that nice, fluffy fern in the kitchen!
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House plants bring the fresh beauty of the outdoors inside your home. Learn about different kinds of house plants and how to care for them.
Swiss Cheese Plant
Swiss cheese plant is a house plant that grows to almost three feet in width. It produces leaves filled with holes and slices. Learn more about how to produce flowers from your Swiss cheese plant.
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Tephrocactus
The tephrocactus is often compared to the prickly pear cactus, another cactus known for its spines. The spines of the tephrocactus are typically long and flexible. Sometimes the spines appear long and twisted. Learn how to care for the tephrocactus.
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Ti Plant
Ti plant is a demanding but extremely colorful house plant. The lance-shaped leaves are green with red, cream, or bright pink streaks. Read how to easily propagate this plant and to further care for it.
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Tillandsia
Tillandsia was named after a Finnish professor. The genus contains about 500 different species. You can find Tillandsia anywhere from the southern United States to southern Argentina, and it will grow on almost anything. Learn more about Tillandsia.
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Torch Cactus
The torch cactus is the one that comes to mind when you think of a desert cactus. This species of cactus grows between fifteen and twenty feet tall. The torch cactus can also grow heavy branches when mature. Learn how to grow and care for the torch cactus in this article.
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Trichodiadema olearea
Trichodiadema olearea is a type of cactus that belongs to the same family as the living stones plant. The branches are long, slender, and arched with short leaves. This plant requires bright light and good air circulation. Learn how to grow and care for this house plant.
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Types of Bromeliads
Bromeliads are perennial plants that have one seed leaf. Bromeliads commonly grow in the American tropics, and a majority of the species are found in Brazil. These tough, long-lived plants grow well indoors, too. Learn more about types of Bromeliads.
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Umbrella Plant
Umbrella plant is an easy house plant to care for when kept moist, although one should watch out for spider mites. Read about its flowers and how to treat it for best results.
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Vanda Orchid
The Vanda orchid comes in many flower colors and color combinations. Learn about this orchid's history and its ideal growing conditions in this article.
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Vase Plant
The vase plant is a great house plant if you have a lot of bright light. It's normally sold while blooming a single pink flower. Learn how to grow the vase plant in this article.
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Venus's Fly-Trap
Venus's fly-trap fascinates most people because it is a meat eating house plant. It is a small, demanding plant best suited for terrariums. Read about the special care and conditions that will help it thrive.
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Vriesea
The Vriesea were named after a Dutch botanist. They can grow from five inches to five feet tall, and are found from Mexico to Brazil. Many of them grow well indoors and have been favorites of indoor gardeners for years. Read more about Vriesea.
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Wandering Jew Plant
Wandering Jew plant is related to spiderwort, obvious with its stems that trail and pointy leaves. Leaves, striped on top, have burgundy bottoms. Learn how to keep them looking their best.
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Weeping Fig
Weeping fig, also called benjamina fig and tropical laurel, is a popular indoor tree but also demanding. It is especially sensitive to being moved around, which can cause great leaf loss. Read more here.
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Wild Ginger
Ginger (Costus species) is year round but often only on special order. The red flowers on their long stems resemble red-hot pokers that look best in exotic, tropical arrangements. Learn more about how to choose and care for ginger for flowers.
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Sophronitella violacea orchid rarely grows taller than three inches. Learn about this orchid's traits and ideal growing conditions in this article.
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