A Rare Piece of DC History Might Be Living in Your House

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A Rare Piece of DC History Might Be Living in Your House

Arts & Culture
When:
December 23, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Where:
City Cast DC
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City Cast DC

If you’ve got a Swedish ivy plant in your home and you’re not quite sure where it came from, there’s a non-zero chance it once lived in the White House. Cuttings from a Swedish ivy plant that lived for decades on the mantle of the oval office have quietly made their way all over D.C. — part of a little-known local tradition that’s been spreading for decades. City Cast’s Annie Rees has a cutting and has been getting to the root of its history. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for

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