Five houseplants that keep home interiors cool in summer

Plants not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home but also contribute to a cooler and healthier indoor environment through their natural processes of transpiration and air purification

Updated On: 2024-05-25 01:13 PM IST

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Here are five plants which help to cool interiors. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Aloe vera is easy to maintain and has excellent air-purifying properties. It releases oxygen at night, which can help keep the indoor air fresh and cool. The moisture released from its leaves during transpiration helps to cool the surrounding air.

The Areca Palm is a great air purifier and is effective in removing indoor pollutants. With its large leaves, it increases humidity levels through transpiration, which can create a cooler and more comfortable indoor environment.

Spider Plant are known for their air-purifying abilities, particularly in removing pollutants such as carbon monoxide and xylene. They release moisture into the air through their leaves, which helps to cool and humidify the space.

Boston thrives in humid environments and releases a significant amount of moisture, which can help lower indoor temperatures.

Peace Lily is effective at removing mould spores from the air. This plant is for dryer climates where it increases humidity levels through transpiration, which can help to cool down a room.

With inputs from Swati Gupta, Founder & Principal Designer Bluedot Design. 

Photos Courtesy: iStock

 

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