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Houseplants Beneficial to Health

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By Cameron RobertsonPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
Houseplants Beneficial to Health
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When it comes to home decoration, you should consider not only the aesthetic elements but also the functional ones, as can even houseplants.

If until now you bought flower pots just because you liked them and you found them suitable for certain areas of the house, from today on you could also focus on those beneficial houseplants.

House flowers are not just a splash of color in your home. They can also purify the air in your room and help you create a relaxing atmosphere. As you know that the time spent in nature is closely related to the phenomenon of reducing the level of stress or tension, find out that, according to some Dutch researchers, the plants in the apartment can create a similar effect. In short, they can help you relax.

So, if the above has aroused your interest, here are the houseplants you should buy so that you can enjoy not only the decor but also their beneficial properties.

Beneficial houseplants

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera gel has many healing properties. Not only does it improve burns or cuts, but it can also monitor the quality of the air in your home.

The plant helps to clean the air of pollutants found in cleaning chemicals. Thus, when the amount of harmful chemicals in the air is too high, the leaves of the plant will get some brown spots. Therefore, Aloe Vera is definitely among the beneficial houseplants.

Tip: this plant will grow much faster if you let it stand in the sun.

2. English ivy

NASA researchers have made a list of houseplants that clean and refresh the air in the rooms, and the English ivy occupies a leading place. At the same time, this plant is the most effective when it comes to absorbing formaldehyde, a chemical compound resulting from the burning of carbon-containing materials.

Also, ivy grows very fast and adapts to any environment. You can put it on the wall or leave it in a pot on the floor. The plant grows best at medium temperatures and moderate sunlight.

3. Rubber shaft

The rubber shaft is useful for air freshening. In addition, it is a very easy plant to grow, because it does not need special attention, it adapts to cold climates, but also the strong sun.

4. Mother-in-law's tongue

Sansevieria or Mother Tongue does not need much light or water, so it is a wise choice for your apartment. The plant absorbs carbon dioxide and removes oxygen during the night (while most plants do this during the day). Therefore, a suitable place for this beneficial apartment plant may be the bedroom itself. This way you will have fresh air at night.

5. Apartment bamboo

On the NASA list mentioned above is also bamboo, with a score of 8.4 as a houseplant beneficial in cleaning and purifying the air. Researchers have found that bamboo is particularly effective in removing benzene from trichloroethylene in the air.

For the bamboo to "work" for your benefit, it is essential to water it as often as possible. Regarding the need for light, this plant is not a pretentious one, adapting to both shady and sunny places.

6. Philodendron

The philodendron, with its heart-shaped leaves, is one of the most common plants in apartments because it is very easy to grow. Also, another advantage is the aesthetics of this plant.

Like English ivy, philodendron absorbs formaldehyde. Another strong point of this houseplant is that it lives for many years if you give it the necessary attention. Put moderate water on the philodendron, place it somewhere in the sun, and it will surely grow beautifully.

Therefore, if you want the flowers in the house not only for decoration but also to contribute to the quality of the air you breathe, go for aloe vera, wild ivy, mother-in-law's tongue, or a philodendron if you have more space. big.

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