The World of House PlantsThe display of living plants inside a house is not a new idea, as the number of old conservatories will testify, but it is only in comparitively recent times that they have enjoyed such universal popularity. Few homes do not sport at least one or two of the more common types such as the Spider Plant or the Busy Lizzie. They are easy to care for and instantly bring a new dimension to any room. |
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