Do you know where that tropical houseplant you’re eyeing was grown? Many were raised by a grower in a tropical region and could have a transportation carbon footprint that’s pretty significant. If you like the look of tropical houseplants but not the distance they have to travel to get to you, try this. First, look into local growers who grew them from seeds or cuttings in their own greenhouse. Or take a cutting from an existing houseplant and grow it yourself at home. Candidates for this method include spider plants, snake plants, Christmas cacti and jade plants.
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