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    Happy house plants

    Nov 19, 2020 4 minutes

    I have fond memories of house plants – they take me back to the 1970s – to my grandparents’ house and the old Swiss cheese plant we had at home. But things have really moved on since then, and I’ve been amazed to watch a house plant revival in recent years. Evidence now shows that indoor plants are good for our health and wellbeing and, with winter weather leading to more time inside, why wouldn’t you grow a few? They come in all shapes and sizes, so there really is something for everyone. Some have wonderful, architectural foliage, while others reward us with beautiful flowers. And, bar a few exceptions, most are not too needy.

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