For our well-being, it’s important to be able to rely on a healthy environment. Humidity can sometimes build up in our homes, and this is one of the factors that can affect our comfort. Too much humidity encourages the proliferation of mold, dust mites and bacteria, all of which naturally lead to health concerns and deterioration of the home. Did you know that there are ways to combat these phenomena naturally, using houseplants?
That’s what we’re going to talk about in this article: houseplants that can regulate and purify humidity.
Boston fern
The Boston fern(Nephrolepis exaltata) is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for houseplant. It comes from tropical and subtropical regions. This plant is well adapted to humid environments and appreciates confined atmospheres.
Here are its specific properties:
- Absorbency: The Boston fern has a transpiration system that enables it to absorb water from the air. It also releases this water in the form of water vapor. It is this process of evapotranspiration that regulates ambient humidity.
- Health benefits: not only does this plant combat humidity, it also has depolluting properties. It can absorb certain pollutants present in the air, such as formaldehydes, xylene and toluene.
- Plant care : The Boston fern is an easy-care houseplant. It likes bright locations, but without direct sunlight. It does well in rooms with temperatures between 15 and 25°C. To encourage growth, water regularly and keep the substrate moist, but not soaking wet. We recommend applying green plant fertilizer once a month.
- For decoration: this plant is perfect for hanging gardens. Put it in a suspension and it will be attractive!
Spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum(spath or moonflower), a member of the Araceae family, is a houseplant native to South America. It has dark-green, glossy leaves in the shape of a spathe, hence its name.
Here are its properties:
- Perfect against humidity: Spathiphyllum absorbs excess humidity in the air through its transpiration system. This plant can purify a damp room.
- A depolluting plant: Spathiphyllum is also a recognized indoor air purifier. It eliminates formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, ammonia and xylene. It contributes to oxygen production and filters fine particles.
- Plant care: Spathiphyllum is a houseplant that likes bright environments, but avoids direct sunlight. It requires regular watering, taking care to keep the substrate slightly moist. Adding flowering plant fertilizer once a month will encourage flowering.
Hedera helix, or common ivy
Common ivy(Hedera helix) is a climbing plant well known for its ornamental and covering qualities. Native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, ivy can be grown indoors, and can purify the atmosphere.
Its properties include
- Humidity regulation: Common ivy absorbs moisture from the air and releases it in the form of water vapor. This evapotranspiration capacity helps regulate ambient humidity.
- A depolluting plant: Ivy is renowned for its ability to purify indoor air. It eliminates formaldehyde, benzene, toluene and xylene, as well as fine particles. It contributes to oxygen production, improving air quality.
- Care: Common ivy is an easy-care houseplant. It likes bright locations, without direct sunlight, and temperatures between 10 and 25°C. Regular watering, with a slightly damp substrate, and fertilizing once a month will be appreciated.
Chlorophytum comosum,
Chlorophytum comosum,a member of the Liliaceae family, is a houseplant native to South Africa. This plant has light-green and white ribboned leaves, long stems and small white flowers. It thrives in damp locations.
Its properties include
- Moisture absorption: it absorbs excess humidity in the air. It can purify damp dwellings.
- De-polluting properties: Chlorophytum comosum is renowned for its ability to depollute indoor air. It eliminates formaldehyde, benzene, carbon monoxide and xylene. It helps produce oxygen and filter fine particles, improving the quality of the air we breathe.
- Plant care : The spider plant is an indoor plant that appreciates bright environments, without direct sunlight, and temperatures between 15 and 23°C. It requires regular watering and a slightly damp substrate. We recommend adding green plant fertilizer once a month.
- Decoration: The spider plant is ideal for creating hanging gardens or tall plant compositions.
Philodendron
Philodendron is a genus of houseplants belonging to the Araceae family, comprising over 200 species native to tropical America. These plants are characterized by their heart-, arrow- or lobe-shaped leaves, and by their ability to climb or crawl, depending on the species. Here are its properties:
- Humidity regulation: Philodendron has a transpiration system that enables it to absorb water from the air. It then releases it in the form of water vapor. This evapotranspiration helps regulate ambient humidity.
- A depolluting plant: Philodendron is renowned for its ability to purify indoor air. It eliminates formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and xylene, as well as fine particles. It contributes to oxygen production, improving the quality of the air we breathe.
- Plant care : Philodendron is an easy-care houseplant. It thrives in bright locations, without direct sunlight, and at temperatures between 16 and 27°C. Regular watering, a slightly damp substrate and a monthly dose of green plant fertilizer will be appreciated.
- Decoration: Philodendron lends itself to many uses in interior decoration, thanks to its variety of shapes and colors. It can be used as a climbing plant to decorate a wall, as a hanging plant to create an airy plant atmosphere, or in a pot to add a touch of greenery to a corner of the room.
Indoor plants are a natural and aesthetic solution for purifying a house or apartment. Plants regulate ambient humidity. Boston fern, Spathiphyllum, common ivy, spider plant and Philodendron are plants that combine beauty, efficiency and ease of maintenance.
