Indoor plants not only enhance the beauty of your home, they also help absorb some toxins, purify the environment and fine dust. Here are 15 common plants that you should own:
1. Tiger tongue tree
This plant is known as a tree for the bedroom, it helps to produce pure O2 gas for the family at night, this ability is almost impossible for other plants (at night, plants and trees). Performs respiration, takes in O2 and gives off CO2). The plant does not need too much light and water, so it is suitable for placing in many corners of the house. In addition, the simple, hard leaf style of this plant also symbolizes strength, which will be very impressive when used in decoration.
2. Cedar tree
The cedar tree, also known as the Japanese cypress, is often grown as a small decorative indoor bonsai. In Japan, the cedar tree is considered sacred. It is believed that the spirits of the dead and the gods live inside the tree.
In terms of use, this plant helps to freshen the indoor air, provide moisture, and remove dirt. They even help you reduce the symptoms of headaches and migraines. Cedar requires a shady location and is watered regularly.
3. Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe also known as the burning leaf tree, is native to Madagascar. Far from its simple appearance, the tree of life has many unexpected benefits. It stores water in the stem of the leaves and has the effect of air conditioning in your home, suitable for growing in a place with dry air. However, you need to be careful not to water the plant too much and place it in a place that receives a lot of light.
4. Citrus Trees
Citrus trees are ideal for growing indoors. When they flower, the scent released is extremely pleasant. In addition, the plant also has the ability to absorb moisture, the leaves contain a large amount of healing and bactericidal substances for the environment around the tree. You should plant the plant in a place with lots of light, water regularly and keep the soil dry.
5. Peace Lily
Peace Lily in Vietnam is also known as mondocus, lily of peace or white flower. This plant also has a symbolic meaning of “women’s happiness”, meaning that if you plant this plant, happiness and love will fill the house. Moreover, orchids not only have the ability to absorb moisture, but also balance the air and kill mold cells in the house.
6. Coffee tree
Coffee trees are shade-loving plants and need regular watering. It has the effect of absorbing excess moisture, conditioning the air, creating a pleasant smell in the room when flowering. So if there’s a coffee plant in the room, that’s great, isn’t it?
7. Spider plant
Spider plants are always able to photosynthesize under minimal light. It quickly absorbs toxins from the air such as Carbon monoxide, Formaldehyde, gasoline and Styrene. In addition, it can also convert carcinogenic gases in the air such as formic aldehydes into sugars and ammonium acids. A small pot of plants is enough to clean the air in a 200m2 space!
8. Myrtus tree
Myrtus is a symbol of peace and joy. In the past, it was believed that this plant was very sacred and it could help old people regain their youth, making travelers more energetic and mentally refreshed. In addition, this plant can also filter out clean air for your home by secreting antibacterial substances from leaves and flowers, helping to kill bacteria in the air.
9. Laurel tree
Laurel is a perennial, fragrant shrub, native to the countries of the Mediterranean region, suitable for moist areas with shade. For a long time, people still consider the pink laurel a symbol of “glory and victory”. Native to subtropical regions, this plant prefers moist air, shade and warm water. They absorb moisture in the air, creating an airy environment.
10. Ivy
Is a plant that NASA scientists put on the list of the best “air purifiers”. This plant is very effective in cleaning the air and cooling the space. The advantage is easy to grow and does not require too much care. The slender, soft ivy is perfect for home decor. You can plant in pots hanging on the fence or in the dining room, stairs … it will contribute to the family’s house more fresh and soft.
Within six hours the plant will remove 58% of mold molecules and 60% of toxins in the air.
11. Ornamental palm tree
Palm trees are one of the best air-purifying plants. It is seen as an effective filter for ammonia, which is a key ingredient in detergents, textiles and dyes. The ornamental palm is easy to grow, can live in the shade for a long time, does not need meticulous fertilizing care, but it is a bit difficult to create a beautiful shape.
12. Betel nut tree
Small and medium-sized betel nut trees can be placed on the top of a cabinet, on a desk, or hung next to a window so that the branches and leaves hang down gently. Betel nut is one of the most popular indoor plants. Plants help clean the air in the house. Putting plants next to electronic devices will absorb radioactive substances emitted by computers, TVs, printers, …
Betel nut is very easy to live and has a fast growth and development rate.
13. Aloe vera plant
Aloe vera is known to many people for its function as food and medicine, but very effective in cleaning the air, few people know it. In particular, it also has the ability to display the amount of pollution in the air in excess of the permissible level through brown spots on the trunk.
It is possible to decorate the aloe vera pot on the desk, bathroom, and dining room.
14. Ferns
The fern is considered one of the most effective air purifiers, and works especially well at removing formaldehyde. Some studies also show it can remove toxic metals like mercury and arsenic.
15. Tree of Perennial Youth
Perennials live for a long time but are still green, in winter the leaves do not wither, so they are considered auspicious plants, so they are popular and widely used by people. Not only that, the plant also helps to clean formaldehyde from the air and is very easy to grow.
