indoor plant

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indoor
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˌɪnˈdɔːr/us
/ˌɪnˈdɔːr/
happening, used, or existing inside ...
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plant
noun
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/plɑːnt/us
/plænt/
a living thing that grows in earth, in water, or on other plants, usually has a stem, leaves, roots, and flowers, and ...
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(Definition ofindoorandplantfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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These dried hydroid colonies are commonly sold as a curiosity, as a supposedly decorativeindoorplant, or as underwater decorations for aquaria in stores.
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It is can be used as anindoorplantin medium to brightly lit indoor spaces.
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Seeds grow well in a compost or potting soil mix - even as a pottedindoorplant.
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It can be grown as anindoorplantin a bright position.
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It can not resist cold temperatures so it must be anindoorplantin countries with strong winters.
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It can grow as anindoorplant, and is also sold as cut flowers.
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It makes a goodindoorplantin a bright window.
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It is suitable as anindoorplantor in a tub planting.
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They are sometimes used to highlightindoorplantgroupings but not as a true plant growing light.
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It is used as a shade tree in parks and public spaces, and is well-suited for use as anindoorplantor in bonsai.
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It is also suited for use as anindoorplantin low-, medium- or brightly lit indoor spaces.
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Indoor plants do better in a soilless potting mix.
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It also does well in containers or as indoor plants where light is good.
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These areas are also filled with hanging and potted indoor plants.
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The environment can actually nurture semi-tropical and tropical indoor plants.
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Oleander can also be grown in cooler climates in greenhouses and conservatories, or as indoor plants that can be kept outside in the summer.
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Farther north, palms are a common feature in botanical gardens or as indoor plants.
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Many are grown as ornamental and indoor plants.
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The preschools are generally filled with indoor plants and vines, and awash with natural light.
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Daily misting is recommended for indoor plants.
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