Plants add a bit of cheer to a dull day.
Unfortunately, many folks can't or won't grow them because of past failures. Its true houseplants look lush and vibrant at the garden center. Once you get them home, though, they seem to wither away and die in a matter of weeks. Less sunlight and overwatering are the major factors for plant failure in winter. Plus the fact that most people don't know houseplants stop growing in the colder months.