7 Best Indoor Plants

 

Indoor plants are good for your health — and not just for their visual beauty. They essentially do the opposite of what we do when we breathe: release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. This not only freshens up the air but also eliminates harmful toxins.

“Studies have also proven that indoor plants improve concentration and productivity (by up to 15 percent!), reduce stress levels and boost your mood - making them perfect for not just your home but your workspace, too.”
At work, place plants should be there; they will help regulate humidity and increase levels of positivity — seeing greenery and nature help us feel more relaxed and calm, which in turn benefits your everyday mood. Indoor plants will enhance your life.


Benefits of Indoor Plants

1. Indoor plants don’t just look good – they can make us feel good, too.

2. Boost your mood, productivity, concentration, and creativity

3. Indoor plants may help you to reduce your stress level

4. Help clean indoor air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity & producing oxygen

5. Give privacy and reduce noise levels

6. They are like therapy to care for (it’s true when we say “Plants Make People Happy”)


Few Best Indoor Plants

1. Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus Lyrata)

This shrub boasts a long, elegant stem and branches with broad, leathery leaves. For placement, Schrader suggests “under a skylight or next to a window.” In other words, it needs as much sun as possible. Schrader suggests pruning the top branches when it grows above the window frame. Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree Care: Water once a week or more if it’s winter and the air in your home is dry.


2. Split-Leaf Philodendron (Monstera Deliciosa)

Favored by Henri Matisse, this plant has a distinctive leaf that looks as though it’s been gently cut into by a careful hand. Schrader says you can cut off the top as long as it has air roots attached and replant it, meaning if you buy one of these, you could easily have more, if you’d like. Split-Leaf Philodendron Care: Water once a week.


3. Meyer Lemon Tree (Citrus X Meyeri)

This tree bears its namesake Meyer lemons, believed to be a hybrid of lemons and mandarin oranges with a subtler, sweeter flavor than lemons. But these trees don’t stop at fruits: “When they bloom you have this beautiful fragrance of citrus flowers,” says Schrader. Meyer lemon trees do well indoors as long as they get lots of sunlight. Meyer Lemon Tree Care: Water weekly.


4. Kentia Palm (Howea Forsteriana)

The fronds of this plant spring to great heights from the soil, then lean forward, quietly shading the ground beneath. “It looks great in a big urn,” says Schrader, noting that it should be given lots of space, as it can grow up to 10 feet with a broad reach. Kentia Palm Care: Requires medium to bright light; water weekly.

5. Castiron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior)

Schrader says this plant is “mostly for foliage,” meaning if you’re looking to add a lush, dark green plant to your space, this one is for you. It does well in medium to low light and is tolerant of neglect, so it’s fine if you forget to water it once in a while. Castiron Plant Care: Water once a week or every ten days.


6. Amazon Lily (Eucharis Amazonica)

Another dark green plant, but this one features large, white flowers that bloom throughout winter and early spring. “Even when it’s not blooming, it’s nice to look at,” Schrader says. It thrives in medium light; allow the soil to dry between watering. Amazon Lily Care: The leaves will wilt when it needs water, but once a week should suffice.


7. Snake Plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata)

“I think they’re having a resurgence, especially for contemporary interiors,” says Schrader. With sword-shaped leaves winding gently from the soil like charmed snakes from a basket, this indoor house plant strikes a lovely balance between order and chaos. Snake Plant Care: Place anywhere you’d like and let the soil dry completely between watering. Check the soil every week, but it’s fine to skip a few.

Written by - Priya Mathur