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Indoor plants are increasingly being treated as part of home design rather than simply something kept outdoors.
Plant owners choose species according to available light, room size, humidity, and the appearance they want for a space.
This has created a lifestyle around plant shelves, balcony gardens, propagation stations, and small indoor collections.
In tropical countries such as the Philippines, however, indoor conditions can still vary significantly between rooms.
Air-conditioning, sunlight through windows, and ventilation can create very different microclimates inside the same home.
Choosing a plant based on the actual conditions of a room can therefore matter more than choosing one simply because it looks attractive.
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