Why should you spend a large sum of your dollars to buy an anti pollutant air conditioner when you can get rid of them from your room in the cheaper and easier way?
Houseplants, beside its natural purpose as a decorative item, they hold a remarkable function to freshen your polluted air.
1. The Yellow Goddess
The yellow flower which is found in the plant makes the plant look so
attractive that we feel that it is blessed by the Goddess of the color
yellow. The name is so significantly give to this plant.
The flower is shaped like a trumpet and the base of the flower is green in color, they look so striking that we feel like gazing at them. The size of the flower varies from very small to large ones according to the different hybrid.
After planting this plant, within six to seven weeks we can find the
growth which looks like a beautiful bulb shape. This plant requires
light but not the sunlight direct from the sun. This plant looks very
attractive in the house because it looks very small but the lovely
yellow flowers grow quite large.
2. The Peace Lily
With a certainly befitting name, the Peace Lily bears beautiful
white flowers, the color of truce and peace, calm and serenity.
Scientifically termed as Spathiphyllum, this beautiful houseplant has flowers that surround the spadix and are oval in shape.
These flowers come right out of the plant’s base increasing the
beauty of the houseplant. The flowers have a soft leathery feel
when touched. This beautiful flower bearing houseplant is very
much easier to grow.
The blooms grow fantastically under moderate to low light intensity. This houseplant needs significantly moist soil to grow on. If you are an ardent nail polish user, then you must be aware of the effects caused by that smell.
The nail polishes, paints, other solvents and adhesives contain
harmful pollutants like benzene, toluene and xylene. These
pollutants are successfully filtered out in the ambience of your
house by the beautiful Peace lily houseplant. To prevent sun burn, you must place the peace lilies away from the direct sunlight.
This plant has a tendency to endure blazing heat or heavy winds. It can survive even with less water and in salty conditions. The leaves of these plants give out a very pleasing and strong fragrance, which leaves the house smelling fresh and also removes impurities from the air.
4. The English Ivy
The scientific name for this plant is Hedera Helix. People who have pets at home are recommended to grow these plants because they have a capacity to remove pollutants like the fecal particles and formaldehyde aerosols. The house can be kept free from harmful contaminants.
The leaves of the English Ivy differ in shape, size and color for each plant because there are many species and they require a large space to grow and lot of care has to taken while growing these plants.
These plants can be grown in the bright sun but they should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The soil has to be quite dry or well drained to grow the English ivy and extra care has to be taken when growing them inside the house because they are poisonous.
5. The Parlor Ivy
Also known as the heartleaf Philodendron, the parlor ivy proves to be a beautiful house plant that is equally useful in cleaning up the air in your house. As the name suggests, this plant has small deep green colored heart shape leaves that simply mesmerize you and the onlookers and guests too.
Scientifically termed as Philodendron Scandens, this beautiful climbing plant is easier to grow and much easier to maintain. It successfully filters out unwanted and harmful chemicals in your household making the air fresh and healthy to breathe in.
6. The Devil's Ivy
The other name for Devil’s ivy is the Golden Pathos and the scientific name is Epipiremnum Aureum. The leaves of the plant are very striking, they are marbled and the colors of the leaves are gold, which is true to the name of the plant. The Devil’s ivy is a very fine looking vine plant.
The plant flourishes and grows even if they are not taken care. The common air pollutants like the benzene, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde is controlled by this plant, it is the best natural way to purify the air around and in the house. The plant grows downward, so it is grows at its best when kept on a ridge. This plant should be consumed internally, even by the pet dog.
7. Phalaenopsis
This houseplant proudly bears the loveliest white and pink hued flowers. It has very few fleshy leaves at its base. This houseplant possesses a rhizome that looks like a stem.Since this houseplant cannot tolerant direct sunlight, you can place this beautiful houseplant in the artificial light in your house.
With its beautiful flowers, this plant will surely enhance the beauty of your home and also purify the air inside your house. The houseplant itself is very small but the flowers are relatively big and marvelous.
8. The African Violets
One of the most beautiful and lovely indoor plant are the African
Violets. The scientific name for African violets is Saintpaulia. The
Africa Violets have lovely violet flowers which make the plant look very
attractive and appealing to the eye. This plant makes the house look
pleasing and fresh also.
To grow this beautiful plant, a leaf cutting will do. They are available in many colors, sizes and shapes. They require only a certain amount of light and heat. These plants tend to get infected by the scale like plant eating insects called the pathetic mealy bugs, so great care has to be taken.
9. The Christmas Cactus
Unlike its name, this plant is neither a Christmas tree nor a cactus. Moreover, this plant blooms beautiful during Christmas time and hence can prove to be a great Christmas gift.
The blooms are beautiful violet, pink, red, oranges, fuschia colored glossy flowers. The leaves of the Christmas cactus are pointed and lobed. The simple Y-shape cuttings of this plant can give you yet another beautiful Christmas cactus. This plant needs adequate amount of light and water.
10. The Garlic Vine
If you are truly a lover of garlic and onion, then this houseplant is just for you. This houseplant, as the name suggests, its leaves and flowers smell like garlic and little bit of onion when they are crushed thoroughly. This houseplant is scientifically termed as Mansoa alliacea.
Everyone very well knows the use of garlic as a placebo for innumerable health conditions. Even this plant can be used for the same. You can use the leaves, roots, flowers, etc., to treat cold, fever, sore throat and other breathing problems.
Many people suggest that this houseplant pushes out all the bad luck from your house. It bears beautiful lavender hued bell shaped flowers. Garlic vine serves a two in one purpose of air purification and treatments.
Well, there it goes, 10 houseplants to keep the ambience in your house stay fresh and fragrant. Just take a good care of them, and they will take a good care of your air.
To grow this beautiful plant, a leaf cutting will do. They are available in many colors, sizes and shapes. They require only a certain amount of light and heat. These plants tend to get infected by the scale like plant eating insects called the pathetic mealy bugs, so great care has to be taken.
9. The Christmas Cactus
Unlike its name, this plant is neither a Christmas tree nor a cactus. Moreover, this plant blooms beautiful during Christmas time and hence can prove to be a great Christmas gift.
The blooms are beautiful violet, pink, red, oranges, fuschia colored glossy flowers. The leaves of the Christmas cactus are pointed and lobed. The simple Y-shape cuttings of this plant can give you yet another beautiful Christmas cactus. This plant needs adequate amount of light and water.
10. The Garlic Vine
If you are truly a lover of garlic and onion, then this houseplant is just for you. This houseplant, as the name suggests, its leaves and flowers smell like garlic and little bit of onion when they are crushed thoroughly. This houseplant is scientifically termed as Mansoa alliacea.
Everyone very well knows the use of garlic as a placebo for innumerable health conditions. Even this plant can be used for the same. You can use the leaves, roots, flowers, etc., to treat cold, fever, sore throat and other breathing problems.
Many people suggest that this houseplant pushes out all the bad luck from your house. It bears beautiful lavender hued bell shaped flowers. Garlic vine serves a two in one purpose of air purification and treatments.
Well, there it goes, 10 houseplants to keep the ambience in your house stay fresh and fragrant. Just take a good care of them, and they will take a good care of your air.
In regards to pothos - "This plant should be consumed internally, even by the pet dog" ......ummm yeah wow might want to make sure you proof read before publishing?
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