8 Indoor Plants Good for Your Health

Here are low-maintenance indoor plants that enhance health, beautify your home, and excel at purifying the air.

1. Jasmine

Jasmine boosts mental health by relieving anxiety and improving mood and sleep. Plant it in well-draining soil, in the sun, and feed weekly for best results. Full sun is preferable, but it can also be planted in the shade.

2. Spider Plant

Spider plants combat indoor pollutants and are low-maintenance. Keep soil evenly moist, avoid extreme conditions, and repot every two years due to their rapid growth.

3. Peace Lily

Peace lilies enhance home decor with beautiful flowers and air purification. Use well-moisturized, slow-drying soil. Repot every two years in spring and consider dividing if it outgrows the pot.

4. Snake Plant

Snake plants excel in bedroom air purification and are low-maintenance. Grow them from seeds for 3-6 weeks, preferring indirect sunlight but adapting well to direct sun. Use loose, well-draining soil.

5. Rosemary

Rosemary enhances memory and concentration, eases muscle pain, and supports the immune system. Water evenly, avoid overwatering, and consider growing indoors in winter for optimal freshness.

6. Lavender

Lavender, whether as a plant or sachet, relieves stress, insomnia, and anxiety. Plant in warm soil during April or May, in gardens or containers with plenty of sun, avoiding damp or cold conditions. Opt for dry, fertile soil.

7. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is renowned for healing skin issues like burns and sunburn. It thrives with bright light, requiring about 6 hours of sun if planted outside or placed by a window indoors. Adaptability to various soil conditions makes it easy to care for.

8. Gerbera

NASA lauds Gerbera daisies as top air purifiers, emitting oxygen at night. Ideal for insomnia and sleep apnea relief. Thrives in full sunlight but avoid excessive heat. Water weekly when soil is dry, and be cautious with watering in colder climates.