5 indoor plants that will keep your home naturally cool
Have you noticed the temperatures in the recent days in the Metro feels like summer is back?
And to think that the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the official start of the rainy season in the country on June 12, we should be enjoying cooler weather by now.
If you are getting worried about the amount you will have to pay in your next electricity bill, we suggest tapping your inner plantitos and plantitas and add some indoor plants to not only spruce up your home or room, but also cool it down without using an aircon.
Getting a house plant is a cheap and eco-friendly way to lower the temperature in your home. Here are some highly-recommended indoor plants you might want to check out on.
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1. Aloe vera plant
Get some Aloe Vera for your home / Source: Cintia Siqueira (pexels.com)
Wonder plant Aloe Vera is a popular medicinal plant used in treating skin issues, insect bites, and burns. But this indoor plant is one of the top choices to cool down your house.
According to houzz.com, Aloe Vera leaves have high-water content which means that when it transpires it releases cool evaporated moisture into the air.
In addition, you will sleep better because it also absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen at night. So better add in some Aloe Vera plant in your shopping list soon!
2. Rubber Plant
The Rubber Plant or Ficus Elastica / Source: Ourhouseplants.com
Rubber plants are considered effective in replenishing moisture in the air thereby creating a cooling effect in the room.
In an article on housebeautiful.com, it pointed out that the more foliage the plants has, and the bigger the leaves are, the more moisture it will release back into the air.
Just keep in mind, plantitos and plantitas, that you should place the rubber plant not under direct sunlight and water it just to make the soil evenly damp.
3. Areca Palms
Areca palm / Source: pinterest.ph
Realliving.com.ph described Areca Palms as natural humidifiers and can instantly light up a dull area in your home. Areca palms are tall, attractive, and clumping palms, which reminds you of bamboo.
4. Spider plant
The eye-catching Spider plant / Source: mydomaine.com
If you are newbie plantito or plantita, then getting a spider plant will not only lower the temperature of your house, it will also be an ideal plant for beginners since it is one of the easiest indoor plants to maintain.
Place the spider plant udner a semi-shade spot and during warmer days sprinkle it regularly with water to keep it healthy and happy.
Low maintenance houseplants that grow in water
5. Peace Lily plant
A beautiful Peace Lily plant / Source: Ourhouseplants.com
Another recommended home plant for beginners is the beautiful Peace Lilies or otherwise known as closet plants.
According to houzz.com, Peace lilies, especially the larger types, are invaluable in helping cool the air in a room. It can also brighten up a living space.
One crucial advice though, avoid overwatering it lest it dies. According to an article posted on gardeningknowhow.com, this indoor plant is drought-tolerant and enjoys medium to low light exposure.
Time to head out in the nearest plant shop or plant nursery and get yourself some gorgeous indoor plants for your lovely homes.