1 week Ago By [email protected] (Liam Gilliver)
Breathe and sleep better by giving the houseplants in your home a bit of a reshuffle. Adding a bit of greenery to your interior is a great way to make an otherwise plain house feel like a home. Not only do houseplants look stunning and smell gorgeous, but they have even been shown to improve our mood and help us feel more relaxed.
Many species are also great at absorbing dust, lowering air pollution, and sucking out moisture - which is great for those with respiratory issues like asthma or COPD. But, it turns out there is actually a strategy around which houseplant should go where - and you've probably got it all wrong. Chinese Evergreen This flamboyant plant adds a splash of colour to any room, but is most suited to the bathroom.
This is because it's considered 'one of the best' plants for cleansing the air of toxins including formaldehyde, which is often found in cosmetics. Chinese Evergreen (Algaonema spp) are also low maintenance and easy to grow for beginners. They can survive in low-light conditions and love high humidity (meaning those steamy showers actually come in handy).
Just make sure your pot has adequate drainage to prevent root rot. Peace Lily Known for its distinct white flowers and glossy leaves, Peace Lily can 'effectively absorb toxins like benzene' meaning it's great for any indoor space. However, Peace Lilies (Spathiphyllym) are ideal for the bedroom due to their Crassulacean acid metabolism.
This basically means that unlike most plants, Peace Lilies will continue releasing oxygen at night, even when there is no sunlight - helping you get some much needed kip. Want big news with big heart? Get the top headlines sent straight to your inbox with our Daily Newsletter Spider plant Spice up your living room with a funky plant famed for its bold look. Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) elevate the look of any lounge and look great draped from a bookshelf or hung from the ceiling.
They're extremely low-maintenance and are great at purifying the room from toxins like formaldehyde - which is great if you've recently painted. They prefer to grow in indirect sunlight but can tolerate heavy shade if you've not got huge windows/ south-facing garden. Chinese money plant "With its beautiful round leaves, the Chinese money plant not only looks great but also filters the air," says Root Growings.
Also known as the UFO plant (Pilea peperomioides), this funky-looking foliage makes a great addition to your kitchen. It likes heat, craves indirect sunlight and should be watered around once a week. According to the Little Botanical , if your Chinese money plant starts to grow yellow leaves, it's likely you're overwatering it.
"Gently pull off the yellowing leaves close to the soil to allow the plant to concentrate on its healthy growth," they said. "Make sure that the soil is allowed to dry out a little before you next water him. He should perk up, so don't worry too much!" Do you have a story to share? Email us at yourmirror@mirror.
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