With Spring going in full force, why not bring some of the Spring vibes into our own homes by decorating our place with plants? This blog post will suggest a few houseplants that will not only look great in the home, but also make for great air purifiers!
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Snake Plant
The snake plant supposedly has another name, aka Mother-in-Law’s Tongue. Not sure if it depends by region or not, but I found its other name pretty funny. The snake plant is great because it’s one of the best plants that filters out harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, xylene, and trichloroethylene, things that can be found in paints and synthetic fibers. It releases oxygen at nigh, helping you to sleep better. Other pros are that it’s tall plant – its growth is upward, not outward, so it can fit really well in a small space. It can also live in various types of light and requires very little watering.
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English Ivy
English Ivy is such a lovely elegant plant and has the potential of removing faecal particles in the air, making it an appealing choice for a bathroom plant. Other studies also show it can help fight against and reduce mold levels. It needs to be provided at least four hours of sunlight each day and plenty of water.
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Bamboo Palm
This is another kind of plant that can filter out harmful toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde. This type prefers being in indirect sunlight.
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Barberton Daisy
These bright and lovely flowers don’t exist to just look pretty, but also filter out chemicals like benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde. Place this plant in a room that receives a good amount of natural sunlight. Keep the soil moist and in a pot that drains well.
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums can absorb toxins like ammonia and benzene, chemicals found in plastics and glue. They enjoy plenty of sun!
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These are just a few flowers / plants that have air purification abilities, and a few others are the spider plant, aloe vera, peace lily, Chinese evergreen, etc.
I don’t have by any means a green thumb, so this was very educational for myself and I may just get some for my home. What about you, do you already own some of these plants in your house?
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I feel like i have one of these u mentioned line the English ivy but ours looks a bit different lol
I really need more plants! Thanks for the list❤
Haha I think I had one of those too but they look a little different, they’re probably just plain ivy plants lol. No problem Kiki thank you for reading as always! <3
beautiful plants! i need them 😀
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Aren’t they? They add such a lovely touch to a space!
Oooh, I’ve been looking for some plants for the house lately! I’ve heard so many great things about English Ivy being great for bathrooms. Though, I have seen it being called the spider plant too?? What is with these plants being named after animals, haha XD. I like that all of these plants look really nice as well. Ooooh, the bamboo balm is my vibe as well – great for some greenery in the living room. Chrysanthemum is such a gorgeous flower. Thanks for sharing these helpful houseplants hehe!
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Hmm as far as I know, the spider plant is a whole different plant! That is interest haha, I’ll have to look into it and see if it’s synonymous with that! I have no clue what went through their minds when they were naming them! Thanks for reading girl! <3
This is a really informative post! I’ve always wanted lots of plants for my home because of how vibrant and pretty they look but never thought about the properties that they had. I will keep these in mind when I want to go shopping for plants! I love the English Ivy, it’s so pretty!x
Ah I’m glad you found it informative! They can really make a place nice and homely 🙂 The English ivy is really pretty indeed!
This is a really interesting post, Geraldine! I never knew plants had so many benefits. I like the sound of the Snake Plant, especially as it helps with sleep. Those flowers are so pretty too, and great they absorb toxins too, win win! Thanks for sharing, this has inspired me to buy a couple of plants to freshen up my home! Fab post! <3 xx
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I’m happy you enjoyed reading it! It was a great learning experience for me too, it’s amazing how mother nature and plants like these can do that! Thanks so much lovely xx
Great post! I know literally nothing about plants so this is really informative (I usually just pick something pretty). We don’t really have many big plants at home but this post has made me want to grab a few x
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Haha I’m pretty much in the same boat as you so it was a fun learning experience for me as well! I go by looks as well but usually they end up dying at the end of the season and that’s it for that! Thanks for reading 🙂
Loved this post Ger! I don’t know much about plants myself, and I kind of forget how good they can be for us! I love the bamboo one, plants are so pretty, I wish I was better at looking after them, I’d have so many!!!
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Haha yes it’s so easy to take them for granted. I wish I was better too! Thank you for reading <3
I havent got any of these plants but they sound like they really benefit your home. Thank you for sharing this interesting post geraldine xxx
Haha same, I think I used to have some! Thanks for reading Lauren 🙂
I love plants and love that this help purify the air, but i’m so bad at keeping them alive haha
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Oh yes! snake plant (and anturium and filandsia for me!
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Totally!!
i simply adore the english ivy! and the snake plant but with a cat I need to learn which one is poisonous for them!!
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The English Ivy is a really classic and lovely plant to have! Ahh yes that is just as important too!
Nice post. 🙂
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this was so helpful!! I have been researching so much about plants but they get so overwhelming!!
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I’m glad you thought found this helpful!! x
Love this post, I’m obsessed with house plants and currently have six. The English Ivy is such a good idea for the bathroom, that’s great that it purifies the air. The bamboo plant is beautiful too 😄
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That’s amazing! My mom is the one who takes care of all the plants in the house haha! Thanks for reading Shannen xx
i love the snake plant and the bamboo palm, in fact I love a lot of palm plants as they make me feel calm for SOME reason so if I could I would fill my home with them.We have to be careful with what plants I can have in our home as we have two kitties, so there is a lot of beautiful plants that we can’t have in our home because they are toxic to cats.
That makes total sense! Our furry friends come first 🙂
i want to put all of these plants in my home. the only problem i would have is keeping them alive!
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Haha yes I’m sure I’d struggle with that too if I had them all in my home! 😂