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- 1. Its large, elephant ear-shaped leaves have earned it a common nickname.
- 5. A plant that lives on others, relying on air and rain for nutrients, rather than the soil.
- 6. Commonly called "Devil's Ivy," this resilient trailing plant thrives even in low light.
- 8. Also called the "moth orchid" for its wing-like blooms.
- 9. This plant's showy flowers and variegated leaves make it a favorite for shady gardens.
- 10. This type of orchid often grows on trees and produces a cascade of blooms.
- 13. A prized flowering plant often associated with luxury and exotic varieties.
- 16. A medicinal plant whose sap has been used for thousands of years to treat skin ailments.
- 17. Known for its ability to store water in its thick, fleshy leaves or stems.
- 19. A fragrant orchid species often referred to as the "queen of orchids."
- 20. Famous for its vibrant leaf patterns, this plant is known to "pray" by folding its leaves at night.
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- 2. Known for its calming scent, this plant’s purple flowers are used in aromatherapy.
- 3. Its bright red spathes resemble hearts, earning it the nickname "flamingo flower."
- 4. A popular houseplant, also known as a symbol of peace, often mistaken for a lily.
- 7. Often mistaken for palms, these ancient plants date back to the age of dinosaurs and produce cones.
- 11. Tropical plant whose relatives include the pineapple, known for its striking rosette.
- 12. A tropical tree often grown as a houseplant, sometimes called a rubber plant or fig.
- 14. Also called "air plants," these grow without soil and are a part of the bromeliad family.
- 15. This tropical plant is often named after a mythical beast due to its large, perforated leaves.
- 18. An ancient vascular plant that reproduces through spores instead of seeds.