houseplant

[US]/'hausplɑ:nt/
[UK]/ˈhaʊsˌplænt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. indoor plant

Example Sentences

I water my houseplants every Sunday.

She placed the new houseplant on the windowsill.

Houseplants can improve indoor air quality.

I need to repot my houseplant soon.

Houseplants require regular sunlight to thrive.

She loves collecting different types of houseplants.

Houseplants can add a touch of green to any room.

I like to place my houseplants near the window for sunlight.

Houseplants can help reduce stress and improve mood.

She enjoys taking care of her houseplants as a hobby.

Real-world Examples

If you overwater, why do your favorite houseplants die?

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Chinese evergreen is a beautiful houseplant that does well in low-light conditions.

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A good way to help renew tired houseplants is by giving them a plant " haircut" .

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Not all houseplants are problematic, of course.

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Now is a good time to repot houseplants.

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But even she has killed houseplants.

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One houseplant, the aloe plant, can be used for treating burns.

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Or maybe a trendy houseplant like a Monstera or a succulent?

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Houseplants are hot now and social media is full of plant photos.

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Many houseplants are tropical, so they need more moisture in the air, called humidity.

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