Houseplants do more than beautify your home; they can play a significant role in improving your health. Here are five of the best houseplants for your health, according to the British newspaper Express:
**Lavender: Improves Sleep**
Lavender is often used in making pillow sprays or scents for the bedroom, as the smell of this plant is believed to help ensure a restful night's sleep. Known for its calming fragrance, instead of buying lavender oils, why not grow one in your bedroom? The small lavender plant does not require much watering and thrives with plenty of sunlight.
**Snake Plant: Cleans the Air**
The snake plant is another suitable plant for your bedroom and an excellent air purifier that does most of its work at night. While you sleep, the snake plant converts carbon dioxide into oxygen and is known for removing toxins from the air, including trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, toluene, benzene, and xylene. This plant is easy to care for, preferring minimal watering and indirect sunlight.
**English Ivy: Removes Mold Particles**
English ivy works to remove mold particles from the air, which is especially beneficial if you suffer from allergies or asthma. However, while the English ivy plant has health benefits, it is also known to be toxic if ingested by animals or humans, so take care to keep it out of reach of pets or small children. This plant thrives under artificial fluorescent light instead of direct sunlight.
**Rosemary: Enhances Memory**
If you need help focusing, consider using this herb often used in cooking, as it has been shown to improve concentration and memory, making it the perfect plant to keep in any workspace at home.
**Boston Fern: Natural Humidifier**
The Boston fern is said to be a natural humidifier, so if the air in your home tends to be dry, this plant may improve air quality. Adding moisture to the air can enhance conditions for dry skin, and this plant also filters toxins from the air.
