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Houseplants that survive our summers

Snake plant, money plant and three more that forgive heat, dust and forgotten watering.

14 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Many plants sold at nurseries struggle through June. These five have survived three summers in a west-facing flat.

Snake plant and money plant top the list: they handle heat, low light and long gaps between watering.

Water in the early morning, wipe dust off the leaves once a week and move pots away from the hottest glass in the afternoon.

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