After his plants take over his bedroom, he builds them a house

Even five minutes in his garden haven is "therapeutic", says Mr Marcus Chia. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
On weekends, Mr Chia spends about three hours watering and fertilising each plant. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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SINGAPORE - For about two months near the end of last year, Mr Marcus Chia, 25, felt crowded out of his bedroom - by plants.

He had about 100 aroids perched or hanging from every available crevice and they were affecting the quality of his sleep.

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