Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk.
"I always thought a begonia was a houseplant!" exclaimed Sue, staring at the towering tropical specimen.
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houseplant — n. any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
houseplant — [hous′plant΄] n. a plant that is grown indoors, primarily for decoration … English World dictionary
Houseplant — A houseplant is a plant that is grown indoors in places such as residences and offices. Houseplants are commonly grown for decorative purposes and health reasons such as indoor air purification. Plants used in this fashion are most commonly,… … Wikipedia
houseplant — /hows plant , plahnt /, n. an ornamental plant that is grown indoors or adapts well to indoor culture. [1870 75; HOUSE + PLANT] * * * Plant adapted for growing indoors, commonly a member of a species that flourishes naturally only in warm… … Universalium
houseplant — UK [ˈhaʊsˌplɑːnt] / US [ˈhaʊsˌplænt] noun [countable] Word forms houseplant : singular houseplant plural houseplants a plant that you grow inside your house in a container, usually for decoration … English dictionary
Houseplant care — is the act of growing houseplants and ensuring they have the necessary conditions for survival and continuing growth. This includes providing soil with sufficient nutrients, correct lighting conditions, air circulation and adding the right amount … Wikipedia
houseplant — noun Date: 1871 a plant grown or kept indoors … New Collegiate Dictionary
houseplant — house|plant [ˈhauspla:nt US plænt] n a plant that you grow inside your house for decoration British Equivalent: pot plant … Dictionary of contemporary English
houseplant — house|plant [ haus,plænt ] noun count a plant that you grow inside your house in a container, usually for decoration … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
houseplant — see house plant … English dictionary
