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Houseplants: The Science Behind the Scenes

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Houseplants: The Science Behind the Scenes
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Houseplants: The Science Behind the Scenes

Afternoon Lecture/Seminar

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET
Code: 1NV153
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This online program is presented on Zoom.
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Materials for this program

Please Note: This program has a rescheduled date (originally October 28, 2025).

By understanding how plants work, you can be more successful at caring for them, since knowledge of basic plant biology can be a valuable tool for indoor gardeners fascinated by plants and their unique characteristics.

Virginia Velez Thaxton, a horticulturist with the Interiors Section of Smithsonian Gardens, explores the essential factors plants need from their environment and offers an overview of the physiological processes at play.

She examines how plants respond to varying light, water, temperature, and nutrients so that optimum growing conditions can be provided. The presentation also provides a range of practical facts on topics from bromeliads to succulents and pruning to propagation.

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