Indoor plants are more than just aesthetically pleasing decorations, they also can provide a number of health benefits. Studies have shown that certain indoor plants can help purify the air and reduce levels of toxins in the home. Here’s a look at some of the best plants for clean air into your home or office:
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1. English Ivy: This popular houseplant is known for its ability to clear pollutants such as benzene and formaldehyde from the air. It’s also easy to grow and maintain, making it a great choice for both beginners and experienced plant lovers alike.
2.Spider Plant: The spider plant is an ideal choice when looking for low-maintenance options that also can help clean your air quality indoors. It’s known to filter out harmful toxins like xylene and formaldehyde, while being one of the easiest plants you can grow and take care of inside your home.
3. Peace Lily: The peace lily isn’t just beautiful; it is also a great option for filtered indoor air quality. The plant effectively removes pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and carbon monoxide from the atmosphere around it, allowing you to enjoy fresher air indoors on a regular basis. Its delicate white flowers add a cheerful touch to any living space as well.
4. Aloe Vera: Aloe vera not only has numerous medical uses but is also capable of helping to filter out airborne impurities from your living spaces too! As an added bonus, this succulent requires minimal attention making it perfect for busy households with limited time for tending to houseplants on a regular basis
5. Bamboo Palm: A type of palm tree native to tropical climes, bamboo palms are especially adept at cleansing all manner of indoor contaminants such as benzene and formaldehyde from their surroundings along with traces of nitrogen dioxide which enter your home from vehicle fumes outside your residence
how to grow air plants?
1. Gather whatever materials you need to create an ideal environment for your air plants. This will include a container (like a glass globe or jar) and some kind of perlite, pebbles, moss, or activated charcoal at the bottom to cover the bottom and help collect moisture. It may also include pieces of driftwood or branches to help anchor them in place as they grow.
2. Soak the air plants’ roots in waterbefore planting them in their container. Get a bowl and gently lower the plants into it, making sure that all their root systems are submerged. Leave them there to soak until any bubbles stop rising from the roots, indicating they’ve had time to absorb enough moisture.
3. Carefully remove the air plant from its soaking bowl, shaking off excess water before transferring it over onto your potting medium in its container. Flatten any stray leaves so that your plant looks as neat and upright as possible after being soaked for so long!
4. Lightly mist the air plant daily with a spray bottle filled with distilled water or rainwater to keep it hydrated and growing happy. Be sure not to overdo it though; just like underwater plants too much water can kill an air plant! Always let them dry out on racks between mistings if necessary –they even love taking “showers” outside whenever possible– without leaving standing water anywhere at the base of its container overnight–just keep it moist enough!
5. Fertilize sparingly with a diluted solution no more than once every 2 weeks in order to optimize growth and bloom cycles for long lasting life cycles over multiple years! If you want organic techniques feel free to collect organic “dust” from nearby trees/shrubs which is actually natural fertilizer from fallen branches full of nitrogen-rich bacteria – perfect for helping roots take hold and thrive!
6. Place your potted air plants somewhere with good light around 4-6hrs/day—but avoid direct sunlight as intense heat can quickly dry these special little wonders out!
How do you take care of air plants for beginners?
For beginners, air plants are a great choice as they require minimal caregiving. The key to keeping your air plants healthy and strong is to provide them with ample light, water and fertilizer. Make sure you place your air plants in bright, indirect sunlight near a window or in other well-lit spots away from any direct heat or intense sunlight. For watering, submerge the plant completely in water once every week for 15-20 minutes, allowing it to soak up the moisture. Shake off any excess water after each soak and let it sit in indirect sunlight until it is completely dry. Lastly, be sure to use a liquid fertilizer specific for air plants and feed them bi-weekly during their active growing season.
Can air plants be planted in soil?
No, air plants do not need to be planted in soil to survive. They have evolved with the ability to absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves and roots directly from the air, hence the name. Air plants should instead be mounted on a decorative surface like driftwood or simply placed in a glass terrarium among colorful stones, shells, etc.
