Making the right choices for house plants
Making the right decisions can be challenging sometimes. If you begin by focusing on plants that are good for your overall health, then making these selections become easier. These plants will add beauty to your décor and also help to remove some of these toxins we encounter from our environment.
Areca Palm
Native to Jamaica and other Caribbean Islands this tropical plant makes a good houseplant especially for removing toxins and is also a good air purifier. It is known to increase oxygen and improve the humidity of your home. During the winter months the air in the home can become dehydrated. Adding this plant will improve the air quality in the home. This palm is great for décor, filling in gaps where furniture is lacking and it helps to avoid overcrowding the space.
Caring for the plant is easy just water when the plant dries out. A good choice for homeowners who may be away for long periods of time as they are known to be drought resistant and are able to tolerate these conditions.
Crotons
These are for your outdoor garden and also beautiful plants that can be brought indoors as well. They require lots of sunshine and can be found in many countries which have a tropical climate. In the Caribbean they are usually grown outdoors and thrive very well and grow above five feet tall. The hot climate and the humidity helps with their growth and the production of their variegated colours making the gardens there a tropical paradise.
Crotons have been known for improving the air quality by converting the carbon dioxide into oxygen and therefore improve the air quality so, this makes them a good house plant not only for décor but for this benefit as well.
Spider Plant
Studies have revealed that this plant has the ability to remove harsh chemicals like benzene and carbon monoxide. They are available in many species and one of the best ways to display them is by placing them in hanging baskets. They will grow easily producing smaller plantlet.
Rubber Plant
Grown in Asia and the Caribbean they remove chemicals from the air. Although they also grow to a good height It can be contained if pruned. They are beautiful and makes a great addition to any home.
There are many other plants that will be worth having and are great for your heath and well being, it just taking the time to find the one that is suitable for you to enjoy in your home environment.