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Fast Flora Facts: Famous friendship plant

Discover the story behind the Instagram-famous 'friendship plant' that used to be impossible to find, and how you can grow one at home.

From the forest to fame 

Throughout human history, the gifting and trading of plants has been a way for people to connect. Whether it’s for crop production, medicinal purposes or ornamental reminders of far-away lands – plants are integral to our culture. Hit play below to learn about the origins of Pilea peperomioides, why and how it became so popular and how you can grow and propagate one at home.   

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