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While houseplants give cleaner air, a boost in mood and a better-looking room, not all houseplants are good with pets or children. Some common houseplants are toxic to animals and can harm humans, too. If you have pets or children, be advised when it comes to the houseplants below. Touching or ingesting the roots and leaves, eating the soil, or drinking the water from the plant tray can result in poisoning. Pet owners and parents be warned.

Plants cleanse the air in your apartment unit while cheering the place up. It may not seem possible to find plants that live best indoors, especially for greenhorns of the green thumb, but the houseplants below will live their best life in your apartment.

My first introduction to this beautiful flower was during a typical visit to the nearest supermarket. They had a lovely display of these bright red waxy bulbs that promised to yield beautiful blooms. I quickly purchased one for my wife and mother. The significant sell feature was the following:

Balboa Park has so many different parts and things to offer. If you love nature and plants, the "Lily Pond" and "Botanical Building" are perfect for you. Even walking around the outside of the building, you can see many beautiful plants, hear birds chirping, and see a scenic pond surrounded by palm trees.

Have you ever wondered if plants could be grown on the moon? Several scientists at the University of Florida did, and what they discovered is pretty intriguing. Helen Field/Getty Images (Canva Pro license)

I have no less than three large Hibiscus plants, and such is standard practice; they get moved indoors whenever the weather turns cold. Trust me, living in Michigan; there is never any shortage of cold weather. It’s been a long winter, and my Hibiscus plants are looking forward to being moved outdoors. It never fails; when there are signs of Spring, the Hibiscus plants start to adorn the stores nearby. This is the main reason I have three, and probably the number one reason I will add another Hibiscus plant this year.

Suburban Northlake announced it is digging up its approximately 40 parkway Bradford pear trees and replacing them with a more "suitable tree." (CHICAGO) Once considered a gorgeous ornamental tree worthy of planting all around Chicago and the suburbs, the Bradford Pear tree, otherwise known as Callery pear, has developed a nasty reputation in the past few years.

A "Holy Grail" in the plant community: Anthurium Delta Force(@pinoydendron/Instagram) One of the most elite names in the plant industry, Pinoydendron, agreed to do an interview regarding the plant business and how it has changed over the last couple of years. Just in time for Earth Day!

Disclaimer:The author does not claim to be an expert in the field, but the article is based on credible sources. Image for Representational purpose OnlyPhoto by Sergey Shmidt on Unsplash.

We all love plants and greenery. They add a sense of homeliness to our houses, they look fantastic, and they’re living: with minimal work required on your part. Recent research suggests some more great reasons to surround yourself with plants, from being good for your brain and body to boosting mental health.

This video is my 13th installment for my mini-series on the "Field Museum" in Chicago. Here we stroll around the exhibit known as "Plants of the World", which displays, well... plants of the world! There are over 300 different species of plants that represent over 1/3 of the total plant families in the world. Please like, share, and follow me on NewsBreak and check out my other Chicago videos!

Our mental health dictates our interactions with our peers, our reactions to our surroundings, and our performance at work. It’s an intrinsic part of who we are, and we should be doing all we can to be mentally well.

Leu Gardens is always a good idea, but especially during their annual plant sale! What a fun day! Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 North Forest Avenue Orlando, FL Music provided by Epidemic Sound.

What’s more rewarding than a garden filled with beautiful flowers? How about one that isn't yours! Summer is the perfect time to invest in some new plants and fill your yard or patio.

Pineapples are one of those fruits I've always seen in grocery stores, but I never had any idea what they looked like in their natural environment. In Chicago's "Garfield Park Conservatory", you are able to see tropical fruit like pineapples being grown in front of your eyes! They have many other tropical fruits, and tropical plants such as mangroves - a type of tree that grows in salt water and also acts as a water purifier!

The time I visited a modern houseplant boutique. If you love plants, you'll love this place just as much as I did!

Time laps video of how plant grow.

In Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory, you can wander around the "Sugar From the Sun Garden". This garden is specifically dedicated to plants that bear different fruit, plants that are herbs and spices, or plants that are consumed. It was extremely cool to see things such as cinnamon, coffee, and cacao being grown in their natural habitat.

Beautiful Orange Cat Has A Outdoors Photoshoot while surrounded by Plants and Flowers

Just like there are many types of animals, there are a diverse number of vastly different plants. One category called "carnivorous plants" are actually carnivores and survive by consuming animals. These animals are typically types of bugs, flies, and insects that are trapped and killed in a variety of ways by these plants. One common example is the "venus fly trap", which you can see along many others at Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory.