Craving for fresh air amidst this concrete jungle? Build your little jungle, that too in your own house! Put a stopper to polluted air, to health problems, while you oomph up the aesthetics factor. You must take a look at these top 10 indoor plants in India that will beautify your house and purify the air!
Top 10 Indoor Plants in India:
Peace Lily
Also known by its scientific name ‘Spathiphyllum’, is the most common indoor plants. These bloom in early summers and continue doing so for the rest of the year. This plant removes the maximum number of toxins in the air.
Florists’ Chrysanthemum
Imagine waking up to such vibrant colours every day! This is a perennial plant, whose happy colours bring liveliness and joy wherever it is grown. This plant also removes the maximum number of toxins, similar to the Peace Lily.
English Ivy
Scientifically known as ‘Hedera helix’ it is an evergreen climber that provides dense shelter and cooling effect to buildings during summers. Also, it looks really appealing to the eyes!
Snake Plant
A variegated snake plant is a hardy indoor plant. It can tolerate low lights and irregular watering, making it perfect for first-timers.
Devil’s Ivy
Commonly known as ‘Money Plant’ or ‘Golden Pothos’, it is pretty easy to grow. Its beauty lies in the leaves! It purifies pollutions such as benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
Flamingo Lily
This plant is an actual ‘crowd puller’ that can draw anybody’s attention! It’s beautiful wax-like, shiny, heart-shaped flower bracts are a visual treat. It purifies pollutants like formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
Dracena
Probably the most common house plant, simple yet elegant, this makes for a perfect office plant.
Palm Trees
It is used nearly everywhere for its landscaping. Palms not only provide shade and aesthetic beauty, but their foliage helps purify the air of some major pollutants!
Boston Fern
Its teeny-weeny leaves set it apart from the crowd. Also known as ‘fishbone fern’ they have serrated edges. These purify formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
Aloe Vera
The most common indoor plant, it is largely known for its medicinal uses. The leaves are thick and fleshy and resist many insects and pests. It rids the air of benzene and formaldehyde.
Think Right Tip:
Clean air is directly related to better health. Give yourself and your loved ones ‘a breath of fresh air’ with these indoor plants!
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