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The four houseplants that banish mold and condensation from your home
- There are four houseplants that can prevent mold from growing in your home
- Snake plants, palms, English ivy and peace lilies thrive in humidity
- These plants also dehumidify the environment as they absorb moisture in the air
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There are four houseplants that help prevent mold growth in the home, according to experts, who claim they act as nature’s dehumidifiers.
Snake plants, peace lilies, English ivy and palms all help to suck moisture from the air, making for a less desirable habitat for fungi.
That’s what experts from Gardening Express have said The express that the plants are especially efficient in warm, wet areas, such as bathrooms.
Peace lilies can help get rid of mold in your home by ridding the air of moisture – but they are toxic to pets and children so should be used with care (stock image)
“Using plants to keep mold at bay is a practical and natural way to control humidity in the home,” they explained.
Adding that some plants are just better at absorbing moisture through leaves.
‘The beauty of this natural solution is that you notice an improvement and at the same time have beautiful plants to enjoy.’
English ivy
English ivy is a great way to remove mold from damp areas and is excellent for small spaces and cramped bathrooms.
These plants need regular watering and must be saturated each time, before allowing the soil to dry out before watering again.
They also thrive in bright, indirect light and somewhere with airflow.
Hanging baskets are perfect for this plant — and serve other members of the household as well — as it is toxic to pets.
It is also important to note that these plants are vines and can grow up to 50 meters in length, with ‘booming’ growth in the third year.
Snake plants and palms are also great at dehumidifying moist environments, experts say
Peace lilies
The humble peace lily is also a great option for dehumidifying damp areas, but like English ivy, it is also extremely toxic to pets.
Peace lilies don’t need direct light to thrive and can even grow under fluorescent light, meaning they do well in bathrooms.
Wiping off the leaves and chopping off faded flowers will help them thrive.
Lilies kept in low light will produce more leaves and look like a traditional foliage plant, those with more sunlight will bloom more often.
Plant snake
Snake plants are one of the best for the job and are hardy and adaptable, making them the perfect plant for beginners.
English ivy is also efficient at removing water from the air and good for bathrooms, but is also deadly to pets so should be hung high
They prefer a sunny spot and warm temperatures to thrive.
NASA research suggests that plants also filter out household toxins, meaning they keep the air clean and prevent mold from growing.
These plants bloom ‘every few years’ and have fragrant flowers.
Palms
Palms also absorb moisture through their leaves and because they have many, they are very efficient.
Palm species such as bamboo palms, lady’s palms, dwarf date palms, and areca palms grow well indoors and are best for soaking up condensation.