Indoor plants for fresh air Indoor plants are normally kept more for their decor value than their beneficial effects. But it is a fact that...
Indoor plants for fresh air Indoor plants are normally kept more for their decor value than their beneficial effects. But it is a fact that indoor plants have holistic effects that can be tapped easily to our benefit. The physical benefits include air purifying by the absorption of dust and other particles from the air. Oxygen and humidity increases in the air while there is a considerable cooling effect. Psychological effects include stress alleviation and general calming of the ambience. In workplaces, there is a tendency of air being dry due to the air conditioning. Apart from this, there are harmful substances floating in the air due to pollutants from the carpets. Thus, there are common complaints of allergies, dry throats, headaches, and dizziness because of poor air quality. It is here that indoor plants exert maximum benefits.
Studies show that certain plants are extremely beneficial when kept indoors. The list of these plants was made after rigorous studies wherein the capacity of the plant to absorb pollutants like formaldehyde was registered. Most of these plants are extremely common houseplants that are easily available here.
Spider plants
Dracaena Deremensis
Areca Palm and Rhapis Palm
Philodendrons
Rubber plant
Boston fern
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