Shopping for houseplants now can be like playing the lottery: There’s no guarantee you will be rewarded with the jackpot. Reality: It’s a good idea to keep an eye on pets and kids at the plant store because some houseplants are toxic. Tip: It’s a good idea to keep pets and children away from poisonous houseplants and under a watchful eye. Even with the current demand for houseplants, stores get requests for discounts and complaints that houseplants are too expensive. Additionally, studies have shown that some plants don’t like to be touched, due in part to the oils on your fingers.

Source: The Star May 19, 2021 07:02 UTC