These 10 potted plants are perfect for growing at home: they relieve stress and purify the air

Growing some plants indoors has a very positive effect on health: they relieve stress and reduce the fatigue of daily life. Of course, they can also purify harmful gases indoors and help keep the air fresh. As long as the plants are cared for properly, they will also continuously release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, increasing the oxygen content indoors.

Placing some plants in the office or at home can also boost vitality and help you work more efficiently. The following 10 beautiful potted plants are very easy to care for and are especially suitable for growing at home.

1. Gerbera daisy

Gerbera daisies are suitable for growing on a south- or east-facing windowsill. They need plenty of sunlight every day. Keep the environment warm and humid year-round, choose loose, well-draining soil for cultivation, and regularly replenish fertilizer and water.

Gerbera daisies are not only great to look at for their flowers and leaves, they can also purify harmful indoor gases very well and filter toxins such as the common benzene and xylene, especially the harmful substances produced by printing.

2. Azalea

The azalea is a plant with particularly excellent ornamental value. It does not like harsh sun exposure and can grow in partial shade. Keep the environment cool and warm. Choose loose, fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Avoid waterlogging during cultivation, give it appropriate light, and protect it from the cold in winter.

The azalea can filter formaldehyde from the air and also improve the air quality at home. It has a rich variety of cultivars and brilliant flowers, making it especially suitable for viewing.

3. Peace lily

The peace lily, also called the white sail, is an excellent potted plant for purifying the air and can also be grown as a hydroponic plant. It likes a warm and humid environment year-round, has a certain tolerance for drought and shade, does not need frequent watering, and has very low light requirements, so it is relatively easy to care for.

4. Water lettuce (water lotus)

The water lotus is an aquatic plant that can grow floating directly on the water surface. It is especially easy to care for and can survive with just a cup of water. However, it also needs a warm and humid environment year-round, can be given appropriate light, and should be protected from freezing.

5. Potted cactus

There are a great many varieties of cactus, and they are very suitable as potted plants grown at home. They adapt well to their environment, and the key point is that they do not need frequent attention. Keep the environment warm and slightly dry; they can survive even if you often forget to water them. They are extremely drought-tolerant, need loose, well-draining soil for care, and should be protected from freezing and from frequent watering.

6. Jade plant

The jade plant is an ornamental plant with evergreen leaves year-round. It likes a warm and slightly dry environment year-round, and it will grow better with appropriate light. When caring for a jade plant, control water appropriately; for indoor care, watering once or twice a month is basically enough, and protect it from the cold in winter.

7. Air plant

The air plant is a very popular potted plant. It has evergreen leaves year-round and its root system has degenerated, so it can survive hanging directly on all kinds of things. For care, it is enough to spray water regularly to maintain air humidity. Keep it in a warm and humid environment year-round and avoid dry air. Soak it in clean water for 5 to 10 minutes every two to three weeks.

8. African violet

The African violet is very soothing to look at and is an indoor potted plant with particularly good ornamental value. It has low light requirements and can be grown on a windowsill with scattered light. It likes a warm and humid environment year-round. Keep the minimum care temperature above 7 degrees, and also be sure to maintain a certain air humidity. Water regularly during the growing season to keep the potting soil slightly moist.

9. Pearl aloe

Pearl aloe is a particularly low-maintenance potted plant. It has hard leaves with white markings on them, is especially easy to care for, has very low water needs, and likes plenty of sunlight. It is suitable for growing on a south- or east-facing windowsill, and the minimum care temperature is best kept above 5 degrees.

10. Episcia

Episcia is suitable for growing as an indoor hanging basket flower. The planting location should maintain a ventilated and warm environment. It likes relatively high air humidity and needs regular watering during the growing season. Avoid excessive dryness, and simply do not let the soil become waterlogged.