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These indoor plants will make you want to spend more time inside

Houseplants make an attractive contribution to your home décor. These functional decorations add to the aesthetics of your home while also helping to purify the air. Indoor plants play a role in the creation of a peaceful and relaxing ambience.

From succulents to air plants, there are a variety of suitable options to choose from. Visit GotProperty to find the home of your dreams to decorate with your indoor plants.

Aloe Plant

An aloe plant makes a positive contribution to your home décor. They also play a role in detoxifying the air from the chemicals that are found in cleaning products.

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Their leaves develop brown spots when there are large amounts of chemicals in the air, which helps you to monitor the air quality in your home. Interestingly, the leaves of these plants have healing properties and they’re used in a range of natural products.

Aloes can grow up to 91cm high to create a striking feature in your home. You can also opt for the smaller variations, such as aloe vera. These plants need sunlight and prefer dry soil so make sure that you don’t overwater your aloes.

English Ivy

English Ivy adds elegance to your room, and it can be guided to trail down your furniture for added interest. The benefits of having English Ivy in your home make it the perfect addition to your collection of indoor plants.

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This plant excels at removing formaldehyde from the air and it’s the best plant for air filtration. Another advantage of this plant is that it’s convenient to grow.

It’s important to note that English Ivy thrives in moderate temperatures as well as in moderate levels of sunlight. These plants require moist soil to flourish.

Bamboo Palm

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From enhancing your home décor to purifying the air, there is a range of reasons to add a bamboo palm to your houseplant collection. Bamboo palms are specifically useful for removing benzene and trichloroethylene from the air. Make sure that you water these plants regularly and avoid placing them in direct sunlight.

Rubber Plant

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Spruce up your home with a rubber plant. An advantage of this houseplant is that it’s easy to grow. They’re suitable for areas where there is limited light and their resilience makes them suitable for cooler climates. These plants purify the air and they offer the advantage of minimal maintenance.

Peace Lily

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When it comes to choosing indoor plants, the Peace Lily is a popular option. Its attractive curving flowers and dark leaves make it a striking addition to any room. It’s also convenient to grow and maintain. These plants benefit from low levels of humidity and light. They prefer moist soil and rooms without too many windows.

Air Plants

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Air plants add interest to your home décor. These plants are easy to grow but you’ll need to soak them in water every week for a minimum of ten minutes. Choose an attractive holder for your air plants to enhance their aesthetic appeal. The advantage of these plants is that they only need a moderate level of care.

String of Beads

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The string of beads is otherwise known as string of pearls. These succulents form an interesting vine and their bright green leaves add a splash of colour to your home. Place them in a hanging planter with their leaves over the edges. These plants require low levels of care and they should be watered infrequently. Overwatering can result in root rot.

Zebra Plant

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There are a wide range of succulents to choose from and the zebra plant, also known as Haworthia, is a popular option. These small succulents feature white zebra stripes on their leaves, which resemble the markings on a zebra. Place the zebra plant in a unique container and add it to the décor on your desk. These plants need plenty of sunlight so they are well suited to positions on windowsills.

Now that you know more about these eight indoor plants, it will be easy to spruce up your home décor. Find a new home to decorate with greenery on GotProperty.

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