Which indoor plants are good for your health?

Houseplants are great to have around. On top of being beautiful desk decorations, indoor plants provide countless health benefits such as improving air quality, helping you sleep better, enhancing productivity and reducing stress. Some plants have a better success rate of removing harmful pollutants from the air than others. If you are looking for houseplants that are good for your health, here are some of our favourites!

Spider plant

Spider plants are fantastic to have around the house. This pet-friendly hanging plant is native to tropical and southern Africa, although it has become naturalised in parts of Australia as well. Spider plants quickly adapt to their environments, making them easy to take care of and suitable for any room in the house. The biggest advantage of a spider plant is its ability to release high amounts of oxygen, allowing it to eliminate high amounts of toxic agents from the air. Add this plant to your indoor garden for a natural solution to improving the quality of air inside your house.

Bamboo palm

The bamboo palm is a low-maintenance tropical plant that does an excellent job of removing harmful pollutants from the air such as formaldehyde, benzene, carbon monoxide, xylene and chloroform. This plant can grow almost two metres tall and is sure to turn your home into a tropical oasis. Bamboo palms also have spider mite repellent qualities so you sleep soundly, breathing in fresh air with no worries of creepy crawlies interrupting your peaceful rest.

Snake plant

The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law’s-tongue, is a one-of-a-kind houseplant that is known for its impressive oxygen production. Snake plants are one of the most popular indoor plants for purifying the air from toxins such as carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and benzene. For novice gardeners, this is also a great pick since it is so easy to take care of. The snake plant is also pretty easy to propagate in water so you can add one of these natural air purifiers to every room in your house.

Pothos ivy

Pothos ivy, or devil’s ivy, is a beautiful flowering plant that will adorn any corner of your home. This hanging plant is very easy to take care of and can easily be propagated by replanting its cuttings. Pothos ivy releases high volumes of oxygen while removing harmful pollutants from the air. Unfortunately, this plant is toxic to cats and dogs, so make sure you hang your pothos ivy in a spot where your pets cannot reach it.

Chinese evergreen

The Chinese evergreen is a lush tropical plant that helps keep the air inside the house fresh and free of toxins. With its speckled, sometimes red-tinted leaves, this plant will definitely stand out among the rest of your houseplants. Since it is so easy to take care of, this is a good choice for beginner gardeners. The Chinese evergreen is another houseplant that should be kept away from pets since it contains an irritant that is toxic to cats and dogs.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera is known for its medicinal uses such as treating burns, clearing acne and promoting digestive health. Apart from these properties, aloe vera also helps to improve air quality by eliminating toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde that come from chemicals and other items around the house. Like most succulents, aloe vera is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. Everyone should have an aloe vera plant in their house. Not only does it look great and purify the air around you but the gel of an aloe vera plant can be used for skin and hair care purposes and even as an ingredient in the kitchen.

Rubber plant

The rubber plant offers plenty of health benefits, including treatment of wounds, muscle pain, joint pain and insect bites, as well as promoting stomach health. The rubber plant offers a natural defence against airborne bacteria and moulds that grow on damp and underventilated surfaces around the house. Rubber plants are able to remove these contaminants from their environment for your health benefit. Along with these advantages, rubber plants also efficiently absorb harmful chemicals from the air to convert them to oxygen. This plant is a gift that keeps on giving!

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