Florist Gloxinia are fabulous gift plants and can remain spectacular house plants if you give them proper care. A mature gloxinia plant can have up to two dozen or more very large blooms (3 in. or larger) open at one time creating a fantastic display. Florist Gloxinia can be grown in natural light or …

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Hypoestes are delicate care-free annuals that make a spectacular ground cover or border plant. Seeds sprout easily and plants grow quickly, requiring very little pruning or maintenance. They prefer partials shade and will reseed freely in warmer climates. The plants produce terminal, spike-like racemes of small, tubular pink or blue flowers …

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Thunbergia is a very easy to grow annual as a climbing vine or in window boxes and hanging baskets. If allowed to climb it will quickly cover a trellis or fence offering a colorful display all summer long …

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Many house plants are clean air plants that help improve indoor air quality by removing impurities and indoor air pollution. Some plants, such as spider plants, pothos, and philodendron, have been found to be effective in removing formaldehyde …

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There are many flowering plants that do well as house plants under most average home conditions. African violets are a long-time favorite of indoor gardeners – and they top our list – but there are a lot more gesneriads and other flowering indoor plants to round out your indoor garden.

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Many common house plants are poisonous if accidentally ingested. The following are plants that are toxic to humans and pets to varying degrees if ingested whole or in part (leaves, stems, roots or bulbs). Avoid these plants if you have young children or pets …

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The following plants are safe to have in the house if you have pets such as cats or dogs, small mammals like guinea pigs or rabbits, or birds (parakeets / budgies, parrots, finches etc.). In general, they will not cause adverse effects if accidentally ingested. However, if your animal should ingest large amounts of houseplant leaves or stems …

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