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March 28, 2025

After a long winter, send your houseplants on a summer vacation

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Associated Press

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Houseplants can vacation outdoors over summer, but they will need to undergo a gradual transition back into the home to avoid shock.

Most houseplants are tropical plants that require the warm, somewhat humid conditions of their natural habitat. In the home, many can become tired-looking, especially over winter, when even your brightest window provides lower-than-ideal light levels.


 
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