Help Clean The Air In The Kitchen, Put These 7 Types Of Indoor Ornamental Plants

Illustration of kitchen ornamental plants (Unsplash/Tina Dawson)

YOGYAKARTA – Placing ornamental plants at home can get three benefits. First, certain types of plants can help purify the air in the room. Furthermore, plants with unique leaf motifs and textures can give a touch of beauty. Finally, it can provide a psychologically fresh effect.

The kitchen is the most active room, because processing and preparing dishes every day is done in the kitchen. The kitchen itself has unique light, humidity, and temperature conditions. Launching The Spruce, Wednesday, April 6, the following is a list of indoor ornamental plants that can thrive in the kitchen.

1. Pothos

Ornamental plants with the botanical name Epipremnum aureum, known as pothos, are very easy to care for. They can adapt well in various light conditions. They are also tolerant of dry air. To be beautiful, you can put it in a hanging pot. Put it in a place farthest from electronic equipment in the kitchen so that it doesn't turn yellow from exposure to heat sources.

2. Philodendron

The beautiful motif of the philodendron helps you feel more cheerful. Can be placed in the kitchen with a hanging basket. Its survival is similar to pothos, this plant is known as a reliable air purifier.

Illustration of kitchen ornamental plants (Unsplash/Al Kawasa)

3. Herbs

Plants that are called herbs are those that can be really useful, not only visually but in terms of the properties contained in their leaves. Herbs that are not spoiled include mint, rosemary, basil, oregano, chives, and coriander.

4. Succulent

Who is not happy caring for this plant, because its beautiful shape does not require much care. Succulents are plants that store water in various structures on the leaves and stems, making these plants less watering and generally low maintenance. Succulent species that have amazing shapes include echeveria, haworthia, crassula, kalanchoe, and sedum.

5. Chlorophytum

Like spiders casting webs, this plant is known to be popular with spider plants. The branches are like a net, when they are happy they bloom. Avoid placing the spider plant in direct light as this will cause the leaves to burn.

6. Sansevieria

Known to be familiar with the mother-in-law's tongue plant, sansevieria is one of the ornamental plants that can clean the air in the room. They have various motifs and colors. When caring for it, this plant can grow well even in low light conditions.

7. Rubber tree

Rubber tree or Ficus elastic is the right choice to decorate your kitchen. This plant can grow fully like its natural habitat even if it is placed in your room. When placed indoors, do regular pruning to keep size and shape under control.

Of the seven recommendations for indoor plants above, which one is the most beautiful to decorate your kitchen?