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The environment around you, especially when you are working from home, can affect your health and well-being. In uncertain times, people will feel unhealthy and out of control. This is completely normal and we have all been there during COVID.
This is why it is important to do your best to improve the space around you. Indoor plants can be a cheap and easy way to solve your problems. This is because indoor plants can help improve your stress level, mood, breathing, air quality, and even sleep quality.
They can also be easily purchased from online plant markets such as UpPlant, so you don't even have to leave home. During the COVID, I personally filled them in my home and noticed positive changes in my body and soul.
Read on to discover the top 5 indoor plants that we highly recommend.
Aloe vera is one of the best indoor healthy plants because it has many uses. For centuries, people have been using aloe vera to soothe irritated skin and burns. You can apply it on your face to help remove acne naturally, if you prepare it properly, you can eat it to help treat stomach problems, or even use it as a toothpaste to reduce plaque buildup.
Taking care of an aloe plant is not only simple, but it also allows you to make a difference during downtime. Aloe vera plants need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day. The warm season is usually suitable for aloe plants, but they can also be grown indoors in the winter.
I recommend letting the soil dry completely 2 to 3 inches below the surface before watering. There should be small holes at the bottom of the aloe flowerpot for proper drainage. Try to avoid over-watering aloe vera as it can be moody at times.
English ivy is another excellent indoor plant that is considered for your health. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used as a herbal medicine for bronchitis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
British ivy is a natural purifier that can help reduce toxins in the air. It is used to treat infections, burns, joint pain and neuralgia. Due to the higher transpiration rate, it can also increase the humidity level in a small room. Please be careful to keep the English ivy plant out of the reach of children and pets as it is poisonous.
British ivy can grow well under fluorescent lights or indirect sunlight, so it is an ideal indoor plant for darker spaces. They like dry environments, so be sure to wait until the soil is dry enough to touch it before you water your ivy plants. Also, make sure it has a good drainage system, because ivy doesn't like standing water or wet soil.
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Snakes are a succulent plant that can grow from six inches to several feet tall. Snakes are known for their ability to filter harmful toxins in the air, such as carcinogenic carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and toluene. These plants are also effective against airborne allergies.
Snakes are elastic and low-maintenance plants that can survive in dry environments. These plants grow best in partial sunlight. Although snake plants can grow in darker corners and brighter windows, if they are completely shaded, the plants will become weaker and the leaves will become soft.
Boston ferns grow rich in green leaves and are one of the best indoor plants for humidifying the air. If you often stay at home and the air is not fresh, please put a Boston fern in the corner to restore moisture naturally. The purification effect is also very good! Boston ferns can help reduce formaldehyde, xylene and other harmful pollutants in the air. According to reports, Boston ferns can also help people with dry skin and dry nostrils/throat.
Boston ferns require frequent watering and evenly moist soil. Spray these plants regularly to keep them fresh and healthy. Your Boston fern should be kept in a cool place. It does not require direct sunlight. The morning sun is preferable to the afternoon sun because the latter may burn the leaves.
Peace lily, often referred to as a closet plant, is a popular indoor healthy plant. They can help reduce ammonia, carbon monoxide, benzene, xylene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde in the polluted air. Their shiny leaves and white flowers bring a lovely touch to any home. They are also another plant that can increase humidity in a dry environment.
Peace lily can thrive in various light conditions from medium to low. If you put them in more light, they will bloom and bloom more flowers. Or, you can keep them in low light to give your space an elegant foliage look.
The broad leaves of peace lily attract dust. You should wash or wipe the leaves at least twice a year. This will also help it better handle sunlight. Peace lilies require less water than most other indoor plants. Water once every two weeks and only when the soil is dry.
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