Peace Lily
Peace lily is the most common house plant. Peace Lilies have white flowers that bloom in early summer and then continue to bloom the rest of the year. Its soil needs to be kept moist without overwatering. Peace lilies enjoy medium to low light. this plant removes the maximum number of toxins. It is however toxic to dogs and cats.
Florist Chrysanthemum
Florist's chrysanthemum is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Their vibrant colors splash liveliness and joy wherever it is grown. The "Festival of Happiness" in Japan celebrates the flower. They are also called ‘mums’ and they start to bloom in early autumn. According to NASA’s study, this plant like Peace lily, removes the maximum number of toxins.
English Ivy
English ivy is an evergreen climbing plant that can climb up to 20 to 30 meter on trees, walls and cliffs. It avoids exposure to direct sunlight, and also provides dense shelter and cooling effect in buildings during the summer. It is grown as an ornamental plant. It is toxic to dogs and cats
Snake Plant
Variegated snake plant is also called mother-in-law's tongue. It is a hardy indoor plant. It grows straight and in a serpentine manner. It has yellow or silvery-white stripes on the leaf margins. It can tolerate low lights and irregular watering but not overwatering. It is toxic to dogs and cats
Devil's Ivy (Money plant)
Devil's ivy is also called "Money Plant" or "Golden Pothos". This popular house plant is easy to grow, and it’s long, trailing stems can grow on. This plant does not die out quickly. The stems themselves become the roots in the soil. It is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Its beauty lies in the leaves with botched yellow and green combination.
Flamingo Lily
Flamingo lily is a flowering plant species belonging to the Araceae family. This beautiful plant can change the aesthetics of the room. It can be kept on the study table. It has beautiful wax like shiny, heart shaped flower bracts. It is toxic to cats and dogs.
Dracena
This genus has more than 120 species of trees and shrubs under its belt. Some of its species were studied by NASA for its air purifying effects. It can tolerate sparse watering. They have long, wide leaves and commonly found in office and homes
Palm Trees
Palm trees belong to the family of Arecaceae. It is extensively cultivated. Every organization, home, school with a little open space will have palms included in their landscaping. There are around 2600 species known so far. Palms not only provide shade and aesthetic beauty, their foliage also help purify the air. The NASA study included Dwarf date palm or Phoenix roebelenii; Areca palm or Dypsis lutescens; Bamboo palm or Chamaedorea seifrizii and Broadleaf lady palm or Rhapis excels. Palms are generally non-toxic to pets.
Boston Fern
Boston fern is also called fishbone fern and tuber ladder fern. Ferns are generally 50 to 250 cm long and 6 to15 cm broad. The edges appear serrated. It is a hardy popular house plant, often found growing in hanging baskets. It is non-toxic to pets.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera has found its way into the homes owing to its medicinal uses. It does not have stems or it has very short-stems. The leaves are thick and fleshy. It is grown as an ornamental plant. It cannot tolerate frost or snow. It can resist many insects and pests, however they are susceptible to mealy bugs, spider mites, and aphids. It is toxic to pets.
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