Houseplants add warmth and a fresh, welcoming feel to a home, but there’s so much more to them than that. They’re adept at cleaning the air, producing oxygen and even uplifting your spirits while boosting productivity. A recent NASA study even identified some of the best plants for indoor use, and although the space agency was looking for plants to put aboard spacecraft, the plants they studied are ideal for your Midland home. Whether you’re looking for a home for sale in Midland or you’re already living in this beautiful community, here’s what you need to know.
The 5 Best Houseplants for Your Midland Home
The best plants for your home are those that purify the air and release oxygen as a result – and they’re easy to care for, so even if you don’t exactly have a green thumb, you (and the plants) should be okay. These are five of the best houseplants you can put in your Midland home:
- Snake plant
- Montsera delicosa
- Pothos
- Peace lily
- Dracaena
Here’s a closer look at each.
Best Indoor Plant #1: Snake Plant
The snake plant, commonly called mother-in-law’s tongue for its sharp leaves, is incredibly low-maintenance. It’s known for surviving droughts, which means if you forget to water it from time to time, you’re probably not going to kill it. It prefers bright light, but it can survive in almost any environment. These plants filter out toxins like benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene. They’re not pet-friendly, though, so be careful to put them out of animals’ reach.
Best Indoor Plant #2: Montsera Delicosa
Beautiful green leaves that look like palms from a deserted island paradise characterize montsera delicosa, and although the name sounds like it’s a delicate plant, it’s pretty tough. You only have to water it every week or two, and you’re supposed to let the soil dry out between waterings. It can thrive in bright to medium indirect light while it filters dangerous chemicals like benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from your home’s air.
Best Indoor Plant #3: Pothos
Pothos is a great plant for anyone who’s – well, not good with plants. These hardy species start small, but their vines can (with proper care) grow up to 10 feet long. They thrive in low light and dry air, too, and they grow easily. If you’re concerned about benzene, formaldehyde, toluene and xylene in your home, pothos is the way to go. (And as a side note, these plants are often called “the cubicle plant” because they can even thrive where most don’t: In the office.)
Best Indoor Plant #4: Peace Lily
In addition to aesthetics, there are plenty of reasons to invest in a peace lily for your Midland home. They’re professionals when it comes to removing ammonia, formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene from the air. A couple words of caution, though: These plants need to be watered frequently to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and their flowers have pollen – so they may not be the best choice for people with allergies. They’re not pet-friendly, either.
Best Indoor Plant #5: Dracaena
If you could sum up dracaena in one word, it would be “tough.” These plants can easily adapt to all kinds of lighting, as long as you keep them out of direct sun. These low-maintenance plants are amazing at removing trichloroethylene, xylene, formaldehyde and benzene from the air – all toxic pollutants – and they’re so easy-going that you can almost forget about them for a week at a time.
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