HYLA Blogs
published 10 October 2018
Great Indoor Plant For Cleaner Air
Poor indoor air quality isn’t something you only get in the city centre – it’s also something you can experience in your home and office. Thankfully, plants are a great way to help keep the air in your home fresh and clean, but there’s a common misconception that they’re hard to maintain. Here’s a list of 8 indoor plants that are perfect for the newbie plant owner.
1. Aloe Vera
Generally known for its various health benefits, aloe vera is also really easy to take care of. All you need to do is make sure its pot is drained because it doesn’t hold up in standing water.
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2. Spider Plants
Give this plant the opportunity to grow in bright, indirect sunlight and you’re basically good to go! Because they are so low maintenance, they’re perfect for beginners or those who can be pretty forgetful and neglectful of their plant friends.
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3. Dracaena
Dracaenas are great are cleaning indoor air, but might not be suitable for people with pets as they are toxic to cats and dogs. That said, there are also 40 different kinds of them so you can find the perfect one for your home.
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4. Weeping Fig
The weeping fig is a very resilient, fuss-free plant. It thrives in indirect sunlight and doesn’t need frequent watering, as it needs the soil to dry out before being re-watered.
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5. Bamboo Palm
These plants, which grow up to 12 feet high, are not just stunning indoors, but they also filter pollutants such as benzene and formaldehyde. All you need to do is put them somewhere they can soak up sunlight.
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6. Peace Lily
These plants, which grow up to 12 feet high, are not just stunning indoors, but they also filter pollutants such as benzene and formaldehyde. All you need to do is put them somewhere they can soak up sunlight.
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7. Boston Fern
Place this plant in a cool location with high humidity and indirect sunlight for it to work it’s air-purifying magic. It’ll need to stay moist so make sure to check the soil every so often and give it a good soak just once a month.
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8. Snake Plant
The Snake Plant (also known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue) is one of the easiest plants to maintain. It only requires watering occasionally and thrives in drier conditions with just a little bit of sun!
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Still not convinced and questioning your green thumb?
If plants don’t do it for you, the HYLA EST water vacuum cleaner will do the trick and more. On top of cleaning surfaces swiftly, it also acts as an air purifier that combats airborne dust, thanks to its water-based air filtration system. This will leave your home or office with fresher air, so you can say goodbye to airborne toxins and pollutants just like that!