Houseplants that boost air quality during heating season
With the start of the heating season, excessively dry air often arises in flats. Before seeking out costly devices, let's see which plants can naturally humidify the air.
The autumn-winter season is when the air in our homes becomes dry due to heating. This is not beneficial for our health and well-being. Fortunately, some houseplants naturally freshen the air. Moreover, they provide a lovely decoration, adding a touch of greenery to flats when winter dominates outside. Which species should we consider?
Place them on window sills. You'll adjust the air humidity
One recommended natural air humidifier is the snake plant, also known as mother-in-law's tongue or tiger's eye. This plant is an excellent choice if you have allergy sufferers at home because it not only humidifies but also purifies the air of toxins. It can be placed in both sunny and shaded areas.
Another suggested plant is the Christmas cactus. If we care for the seedlings properly, it will bloom at the beginning of December. The Christmas cactus is somewhat more demanding - it requires a well-lit location. During the heating season, ensure it is watered regularly.
Interestingly, another air-humidifying plant is aloe vera. This exceptionally easy-to-care-for plant—just be cautious not to overwater it—purifies the air of formaldehyde, a harmful compound found, for example, in tobacco smoke.
This houseplant was incredibly popular not too long ago. Its colourful, exotic flowers are impressive - but that's not its only advantage. It also influences air humidity. Of course, we are talking about the orchid, which produces oxygen at night. For this reason, it's worth placing pots on the window sill in the bedroom.
