Plants are considered by many to be a fad, as you can attest by staying on any social network. but the truth is, they’re destined to stick around for quite a while as we almost happen to be enjoying the myriad health benefits of growing houseplants. We tell you which houseplants are best for your health.
The Spider Plant
The spider plant is also one of the so-called “detoxification plants”. It removes formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, toluene, benzene and xylene from the air. Spider plant is incredibly easy to grow, even for a beginner. It resists very well even without regular maintenance. Perfect when you start gardening. Give it as much light as possible, but no direct sun. If the temperature rises above 20°C, it is good to spray its leaves. Water it as soon as the soil dries up.
Languages of mother-in-law
Mother-in-law languages, also known as “Sansevière”, can be found everywhere in offices and restaurants. Why ? Because they are practically maintenance-free. They only need a little water once a week and prefer a dry environment. They don’t need a lot of sun either.
On the other hand, they are just as good at removing pollutants from your home. They are able to remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichlorethylene and xylene from room air.
The ficus
Ficus are one of my favorites because they can grow quite large depending on the pot used. They have great air purification properties. Ficus removes benzene, trichlorethylene and formaldehyde from indoor air. Caring for them is just as easy as the previous plants as they only need to be watered once a week and their foliage sprayed to keep them happy.
The dracaene
There are more than 40 different species of Dracaena. So you have the choice to choose the plant that suits you best. The advantage of this green plant is that it eliminates the following pollutants: benzene, formaldehyde, trichlorethylene, xylene from the air.
The only black spot on the board, the dracaena is poisonous to cats and dogs. So if you have animals it’s better to avoid! Care is very easy here, with 1 watering per week and no need to prune.
The aloe vera
Aloe Vera is a multipurpose herb, that’s for sure. When consumed in small doses, aloe vera has many health benefits. But that’s not all. This plant helps soothe sunburn (very handy on vacation) and also purifies the air in your home. With an aloe vera plant in your home, you can effectively remove formaldehyde from the air. As for maintenance, so is the foot! Since it is a plant that grows in arid regions, even semi-deserts, it does not like excess water. Water it moderately when the soil is dry.
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