Best indoor plants: Boost air quality, luck with snake plant

By Namita S Kalla | February 12, 2025

Best indoor plants: Boost air quality, luck with snake plant

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The snake plant (Sansevieria), also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, is a popular houseplant with numerous benefits

Mother in-law’s tongue

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Snake plants filter toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene from the air, making your indoor space healthier

Improves air quality

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Unlike most plants, it produces oxygen even at night, making it ideal for bedrooms to improve sleep quality

Releases oxygen at night

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Snake plant is a low- maintenance plant. It thrives on neglect, requiring minimal water and care, making it perfect for beginners

Low-maintenance

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While not as strong as some other plants, it helps add slight moisture and humidity to the air, preventing dryness

Prevents dryness

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The mother-in-law’s tongue plant helps in filtering airborne toxins and dust. It can help minimise allergens in your home

Reduce allergens

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It improves mental well-being. Having greenery around can reduce stress, boost mood, and create a calming atmosphere

Fights stress

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It can grow in low-light conditions, making it perfect for offices, bedrooms, or spaces with limited sunlight

Limited sunlight

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Its tough, waxy leaves deter pests like mosquitoes, keeping your indoor environment more comfortable

Keeps pests away

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The plant is also said to bring good luck, In Feng Shui, snake plants are believed to attract positive energy and prosperity

Bring good luck

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