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The?cast iron plant is very easy and rewarding to grow indoors. It?s a native of?China and a proud?member of the lily family, sporting small purple flowers that appear only near the soil, hidden beneath the foliage. Its robust dark green leaves thrive in low light, and aren?t all that needy with water. It will grow slowly, but will live for many years, reaching a full height of about 2 feet.
6. Chinese Evergreen
As one of the most popular houseplants around, the Chinese evergreen is a tough little guy, known as?one of the most durable houseplants you can grow. It will tolerate poor light and a lack of humidity with aplomb. While it?s obviously preferable to place the plant in a warm spot with indirect light, it will tolerate less-than-ideal conditions far better than most of its peers.
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