Summer is right around the corner. That means warm nights, picnics, and beach days. It also means scorching hot days! Instead of running up your bill with air conditioning this summer, try getting one of these plants. They will keep your home cool and even remove toxins from the air.
Areca Palm Tree
Palm trees are great to have around during the summer – they remind us of paradise. But these lush trees catch more than just the eye. They also filter all kinds of toxins out of the air. They even act as humidifiers, locking in moisture and keeping your home cooler. Trees that have thick trunks at the foundation are sturdier and easier to maintain, which means no hassle for you.
Aloe Vera
It’s always great to have this plant around. Aloe is known for its medicinal benefits, which is reason enough to get one. In addition, this plant keeps the temperature down so you can enjoy your summer without getting overheated. It can even remove formaldehyde from the air. This plant would make a great addition to your yard.
Ficus Tree
This tree acts as an air filter and provides you with even more oxygen. It absorbs the moisture in the air, so it will keep your home nice and cool. Ficus plants love bright light and plenty of sunshine, so let it soak up the sun for you.
Snake Plant
You can actually bring this one inside with you. Snake plants do great near bedrooms – they don’t need much water or light to survive. Having an indoor plant will also improve your mental health by increasing positivity and decreasing stress and depression. You can sleep well while your plant works to purify the air.
Boston Fern
This potted plant is beautiful and functional. It makes a gorgeous decoration, but it also does more! This air filtering plant is more tolerant to droughts than any other fern. It is even safe for pets because it is not toxic. This fern will keep your home cool and beautiful.
Golden Pothos
This plant is easy to manage and excellent for keeping the inside temperature down. It doesn’t need much water, and it thrives in partial sunlight. You won’t have to worry about finding the perfect sunny spot. The golden pathos grows quickly, so make sure you leave it lots of room! The evergreen leaves will remind you of summer all year long. This is one of the best plants for improving air quality: it removes multiple toxins such as benzene, xylene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide.
Why pay more to run your air conditioning all summer long when you can improve your temperature and air quality with plants?
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