These common indoor potted plants are easy to care for. Do you have any of them at home?

Pothos

Many newly renovated homes keep a few pots of pothos, because it is very strong at absorbing formaldehyde and has an excellent ability to purify the air. Not only can it purify the air and absorb formaldehyde, it is also especially easy to grow, with very tenacious vitality. It needs no special care. As long as it is not exposed to harsh sunlight and is watered appropriately, it can grow well even in a place with poor light.

Maranta (prayer plant)

There are many varieties of Maranta, and their leaves are very attractive, such as the cat's eye Maranta, peacock Maranta, velvet Maranta and so on, all of which are especially popular. When caring for them, avoid direct sunlight; once exposed to direct sun, they are easily scorched, and the leaves become burnt and curled. It is best to keep them in a semi-shaded spot. Generally, a soft, bright environment is enough.

Aloe

Aloe is a purely natural remedy for beauty care, hair care and treating skin diseases, with effects such as clearing heat, detoxifying and dispersing blood stasis, and it also has high ornamental value. It is a rising star among plants, combining food, medicinal, cosmetic and ornamental uses in one. Its exudate (whose main active ingredients are anthraquinone substances such as aloin) has been widely used in medicine and daily chemicals. In Chinese folk tradition, aloe has been used as a natural remedy for beauty care, hair care and treating skin diseases. Aloe gel has a certain itch-relieving effect on mosquito bites.

Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern is suited to living in semi-shaded, ventilated conditions, so it cannot be placed directly in the sun to be exposed; it needs appropriate shading. Especially now that summer is approaching, it must not be placed under the sun. Be sure to shade the asparagus fern, or keep it in a place where scattered light can reach it. If it is exposed to direct sunlight, its leaves will turn yellow and withered.