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Adding houseplants, from trailing pothos to sculptural fiddle-leaf figs, softens edges and adds freshness.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Crisp white walls, light wood accents, houseplants, and subtle pops of pink create a fresh, cozy ambiance.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
For houseplant infestations, follow the same steps as above.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Place wood or wire trellises in the pot for vining houseplants, giving them a structure to climb and promote upward growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Crisp white walls, light wood accents, houseplants, and subtle pops of pink create a fresh, cozy ambiance.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
For houseplant infestations, follow the same steps as above.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Place wood or wire trellises in the pot for vining houseplants, giving them a structure to climb and promote upward growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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houseplant
noun
house·plant
ˈhau̇-ˌsplant 
: a plant grown or kept indoors
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