During the COVID-19 outbreak, taking care of indoor plants proved to be effective in controlling one's mental health. So why not decorate your home with a few low-maintenance plants?
Studies have shown that indoor plants enhance air quality, remove pollutants, and limit the spread of bacterial and fungal illnesses, but none of these studies focused on airborne viruses. They provide a range of air-purifying and health benefits, and you don't have to spend a lot of money to get them.
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Even a modest amount of greenery can assist to enhance the quality of the air inside your home. Here is a selection of the greatest indoor plants for purifying the air and brightening your space.
1. Spider Plants
Spider plants, often called air plants, grow quickly and look great in hanging baskets, especially at the workplace. On rare occasions, they are capable of producing gorgeous white flowers.
Spider plants are one of the simplest indoor plants to care for, making them an ideal choice for inexperienced or forgetful owners. It could also remove formaldehyde and xylene from the air. Spider plants are safe for children and animals who adore hanging objects.
To keep spider plants healthy, water them two to three times every week.
2. Dracaenas
Dracaenas are an excellent plant for beginners. The indoor plants in this collection come in a range of shapes, sizes, and colors. Choose between the intriguing patterning of the tall corn plant or the vibrant purple rainbow plant. Dracaenas can remove formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
Pet owners, on the other hand, should pick a different plant because these are poisonous to cats and dogs if eaten. When caring for dracaenas, keep the soil moist but not soggy, as too much water will harm the plant.
3. Chrysanthemums
Floral chrysanthemums, sometimes known as "mums," are the most powerful air filters. They've been shown to remove formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, and ammonia, among other pollutants. These perennials are also great for plant interaction because they require some deadheading on occasion (the pinching off of spent flowers).
Place them in a cool, shaded spot that receives no more than 10 hours of direct sunlight every day. These plants are toxic to pets if eaten, so keep them away from them.
4. Snake Plant
Snake plants, sometimes known as mother-in-law's tongue, absorbs toxins such as nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde.
This sturdy yellow-tipped succulent can grow to be two meters tall. It's one of the most difficult plants to eradicate in the house. Although it prefers drier conditions, it does require some watering from time to time. The snake plant is a wise option for practically any area because it can tolerate a wide range of light levels.
5. Aloe Vera
The Aloe Vera plant is easy to care for at home, even for an inexperienced gardener. Formaldehyde and benzene are thought to be removed from the air by the succulent. To maintain this plant alive and well, all it needs is bright, indirect light and a regular watering every two weeks.
Aloe Vera is not only simple to maintain, but it also boasts a number of health benefits. The plant's leaves create a transparent liquid that is rich in vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and other compounds that improves wound healing, antibacterial activity, and anti-inflammatory activity.
6. Peace Lily
Because it is both appealing and functional, and it is one of the few flowering house plants, the peace lily is a popular choice for many corporate lobbies. Peace lily plants are small compared to many of the other plants on our list, which makes them ideal for small spaces. The plant can break down and neutralize toxic chemicals like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.
Keep peace lilies in a shady position with moist but not saturated soil. These plants are simple to grow and bloom throughout the summer.
Just be mindful that peace lilies discharge pollen and fragrant smells into the air. Peace flowers can become poisonous if eaten by children or pets.
7. Boston Fern
This popular plant is a member of the fern family, which comprises some of the world's oldest plants and has survived in a variety of environments for 300 million years.
The Boston Fern necessitates consistent dampness and thrives in moist areas. They will thrive with regular watering, moist soil, and positioning in indirect sunlight near windows, balconies, and patios. Boston ferns can eliminate formaldehyde and xylene.
8. Ficus/Weeping Fig
A Southeast Asian native, the Ficus is often planted indoors. The Weeping Fig can grow to be two to 10 feet tall. Ficus, like most other air purifiers, flourishes in bright, direct sunshine and should be watered once a week, allowing it to completely dry between sips.
The Ficus has the ability to eliminate formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and benzene.
9. English Ivy
Although English ivy is a climber that may be spotted on many walls and trees outdoors, NASA believes it is the most excellent air purifier indoors. They look wonderful in hanging baskets and can be cultivated in water within just a few days. This plant prefers a somewhat dry to slightly wet soil, which makes it great for those looking for a low-maintenance plant.
Although English Ivy can be found growing almost anywhere, it has been known to cause problems in pets, farm animals, and humans when eaten. The sap's components can cause severe contact dermatitis in people, particularly those with sensitive skin.
The English Ivy might help you get rid of toxic substances like benzene and formaldehyde.
10. Devil’s Ivy or Pothos
Devil's ivy, also known as pothos or golden pothos, is a low-maintenance indoor houseplant that helps to remove pollutants from the air. It flourishes in water, pots, and hanging baskets, and its flowing tendrils offer instant color to any atmosphere. The heart leaf philodendron is also said to be more difficult to eradicate than to keep alive!
Let's take your plantito/plantita goals to the next level.
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