Looking for an easy to care for indoor plant to improve air quality
When I was younger I bought a random indoor plant from a local garden shop that was supposed to improve air quality, unfortunately I ended up killing it! Do all indoor plants improve air quality? What is a good beginner plant to grow?
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DH read something in his FB feed a few months ago about Spider plants,
that stated they were good for allergies. Makes little sense to me, scientifically, as what plants do is absorbed CO2 and release O2, but I doubt your house is low on O2, I mean, you'd notice such a thing; but I potted up one of our babies anyway and stuck it on his desk. These are easy care- some light, some water, let it be.
Ficus is another easy one- doesn't mind filtered light location, actually likes being root bound, and prefers a hands-off approach other than a bit of water every so often. The only thing it hates is being moved, so just leave it alone.
There's also Philodendrums- those long, viney things all over the tops of cupboards and strung up the walls- easy care. Some water and leave it be- easy, easy plant.
Lastly, there are succulents. Aloe, Jade [plant, Hen and Chicks- these are all stunningly easy care- a bit of water every so often, and good light- they'll love it.
There you go- give any or all of them a whirl.
There are great indoor plants that don't require a lot of love and care. Look into cast iron plants (named that for a reason!), ZZ plants, prayer plants, and some say spider plants, though I've had a rough time keeping those alive.
Most of my plant knowledge came from this https://www.thebeigehouse.com/the-lazy-persons-guide-to-growing-plants-indoors/