With the beginning of March, the scorching heat has started and to keep the house cool, coolers and ACs have also been started in our homes. But do you know that plants are also helpful for “green cooling” during the summer season. If you plant these plants in the house during summer, they not only help in keeping the house cool but also clean the air. So let us know which are those plants.
Indoor and Air Purifier Plants
- Snake plant releases oxygen even at night, takes very little care.
- Aloe vera purifies the air and gives a feeling of coolness in summer.
- Money plant removes toxins from the air and maintains humidity in the room.
- Areca palm acts as a natural humidifier, helping to keep the room cool.
- Peace Lily Very effective for air purification, as well as beautiful in appearance.
- Spider plant great for small spaces, cleans the air.
Balcony and outdoor plants
- Mogra – Fragrant flower, maintains freshness even in summer.
- Bougainvillea-blooms even in strong sunlight, thrives in very little water.
- Hibiscus-Large and colorful flowers make the balcony beautiful.
- Tulsi – along with religious importance, purifies the air.
- Portulaca -low-maintenance summer blooming flower.
Tips to increase cooling
- Keep the plants near the window or balcony.
- Keeping plants in a group makes one feel more cool.
- Keep the soil moist, but do not allow water to stagnate.
- Plants with big leaves absorb more heat.
