Plants are a fantastic addition to the decor of your home! Here are a selection of plants that are beneficial for the home!
SPIDER PLANT
Great for removing formaldehyde from the air in your home. This is the stuff that comes from all sorts of things you bring into your home including paper bags, waxed papers, facial tissues, paper towels, napkins, particle board, plywood panelling and synthetic fabrics. In addition to formaldehyde, spider plants target carbon monoxide and other toxic air impurities as well.
ALOE VERA
It’s been used for thousands of years as a common natural remedy to soothe irritated skin. The clear, gel-like substance found in the inner part of the leaf can be applied directly to the skin. According to WebMD, people typically use it to help treat burns, sunburn, frostbite, psoriasis and cold sores. Make sure you speak to your doctor first in case you have any allergies.
LAVENDER
Lavender is a flowering plant that has a very gentle and pleasant aroma. Best known for its stress-relieving mental benefits, the scent of lavender is often used in spa products and candles. You can place a lavender plant anywhere in your home, but putting it in your bedroom is especially helpful since it may help you sleep better. Catching a whiff of lavender may help soothe restlessness, nervousness, anxiety, depression and insomnia.
ENGLISH IVY
Nobody ever wants to think about the possibility of mold thriving in their home. If you’re worried about it, bringing an English ivy plant into your home can help you rest easy since it’s well-known to purify up to 94 percent of airborne mold particles that can trigger allergies. English ivy is another great plant to put in your bedroom. If you have asthma or difficulty breathing at night, it can help you breathe easier and get a restful night’s sleep.
SNAKE PLANT
Another great houseplant for the bedroom, the snake plant is among one of the most popular choices for improving indoor air quality. It actually gets most of its job done at night, converting carbon dioxide into oxygen as you sleep. Snake plants also remove all sorts of toxins from the air including trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, toluene, benzene and xylene. To optimize its air purifying power throughout your entire home, you’ll likely need more than one plant.
ROSEMARY
The memory-boosting component of rosemary is thought to be caused by a compound called 1,8-cineole, which may cause increases in a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. Although you may be able to take advantage of a more potent scent by using rosemary essential oil with a diffuser in your home, it doesn’t hurt to keep a rosemary plant nearby in places like your home office or any other room where you could use a mental boost.
PEACE LILY
Peace lilies really compliment home decor in the summer when their beautiful white flowers are in full bloom, but that’s not all that they can do. This pretty and powerful houseplant is a master of air pollutant removal – working hard to absorb ammonia, benzene, xylene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene throughout your home. As a flowering plant, it will produce some pollen and a floral scent, which isn’t always suitable for people with plant and pollen-related allergies.
PHILODENDRON
As a tropical plant, philodendron is particularly good at cleansing the air we breathe by absorbing xylene. To take advantage of its air purification qualities for a healthier home environment, place philodendron plants in every 100 square feet of living space. They are easy to care for and can last a long time with moderate watering and sunlight.
What are your favorite plants?
