11 Low Maintenance Houseplants With Health Benefits

If you’re a brand new houseplant parent, you might be in need of some inspiration when it comes to choosing which ones are right for you. Whilst aesthetically pleasing and low maintenance, there is way more to houseplants than you might think.

Many all have an array of beneficial traits; some can be used to treat burns while others can even help you stop snoring… And they don’t have to be high maintenance either.

With accompanying visuals, this list from Climadoor goes through 11 houseplants with ‘superpowers’ that are easy to keep, unique and look fantastic, too. Perfect for anyone that wants to add some greenery to their home without the commitment.

Originating from West Africa, the Snake Plant makes a fantastic addition to any room, but it’s an excellent option for your living room, bedroom, or kitchen. It looks excellent and also processes carbon dioxide with a niche method. Known as the crassulacean acid metabolism process, this allows it to go without water for long periods of time, so you only need to water it every month or so.

The Snake Plant is also one of only six plants in the world that is able to remove four out of five toxins in the air that are related to ‘sick building syndrome,’ according to the NASA Clean Air Study. This is where a certain building or place gives you symptoms like headaches, itchy skin, sore eyes, rashes, and fatigue through poor air quality and other factors. Don’t miss to read more Snake Plant Benefits here.

A visually striking plant that won Office Plant of the Year in 2018 from Plants At Work, the Swiss Cheese Plant looks like it comes straight out of Jurassic Park. It can manage in low light conditions but is happiest in bright, indirect sunlight.