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Top 13 Houseplants with Health Boosting Effects
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Jun 21, 2025
Looking to bring a little more life—and health—into your space? In this video, we’re diving into 13 powerhouse houseplants that do way more than just sit there and look pretty. From air-purifying champions like the Snake Plant and Peace Lily, to stress-relievers like Holy Basil and mood boosters like Spider Plant, these green companions help you breathe easier, feel calmer, and live better. Whether you're a plant pro or just getting started, there's something in here for every home and every lifestyle. 👉 Easy-care options 🌿 Air-purifying benefits 🧘 Stress-reducing effects 🐾 Pet-friendly picks included Inside the video: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Aloe Vera 1:32 Arrowhead Plant 2:20 Bamboo Palm 3:08 Boston Fern 3:56 Cast-Iron Plant 4:52 Chinese Evergreen 5:43 Holy Basil 6:43 Peace Lily 7:38 Pothos 8:34 Rubber Plant 9:30 Snake Plant
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all right real talk your home could use
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some life not just in the looks pretty
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way but in a makes you feel better just
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being there kind of way i'm not talking
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scented candles or air purifiers i'm
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talking plants real living breathing
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house plants that actually boost your
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health and no you don't need a green
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thumb or a jungle vibe just a few smart
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choices simple sciencebacked and
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surprisingly lowmaintenance some clean
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your air others reduce stress a couple
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might even help you sleep better let's
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break it down the top 13 house plants
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that are good for your health and your
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vibe no fluff no jargon just the coolest
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plants doing the most for your body
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brain and maybe even your bad mood let's
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get into it
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aloe vera is basically the superhero of
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house plants first off it looks cool
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those thick spiky leaves give it a kind
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of desert chick vibe but it's not just
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sitting there for show break a leaf open
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and you've got a gel that's packed with
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vitamins and healing goodness got a
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sunburn alo's got you dry skin it'll fix
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that too and the best part it's
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practically unkillable
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it thrives on neglect so even if you
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forget to water it for a week or two
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it's still standing strong doing its
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thing plus it helps clean the air
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pulling out those nasty toxins you
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didn't even know were floating around
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your room so yeah one little aloe vera
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plant on your window sill is like having
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a live-in wellness coach that doesn't
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talk back
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the arrowhead plant is one of those
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underrated gems that quietly makes your
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space feel better without demanding a
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lot of attention its leaves have this
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cool arrowshapance the name and they
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start out bright and fresh then shift
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shades as they grow which adds a little
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movement and life to the room but it's
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not just about looks this plant is a
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solid air purifier it helps pull toxins
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out of the air making your home feel
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just a little fresher especially if
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you've been cooped up all day it's also
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known to help boost humidity levels
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which is great if you deal with dry skin
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irritated sinuses or just that stuffy
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indoor air feeling super easy to care
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for two give it medium light water it
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when the soil feels dry and it'll keep
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doing its quiet healthing magic in the
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background
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the bamboo palm is like that laid-back
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friend who always brings good vibes
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wherever they go it's got these long
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slender fronds that make any room feel a
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little more tropical and a lot more
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chill but this plant's more than just a
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pretty facets a powerhouse when it comes
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to cleaning the air it knocks out
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formaldahhide benzene and all kinds of
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indoor pollutants you didn't know you
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were breathing and bonus adds moisture
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to the air which can help if you're
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constantly dealing with dry skin or
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scratchy throats from too much indoor
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heating or AC it's also pet friendly so
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no stress if your cat decides to get
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curious stick it in a corner with some
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indirect light keep the soil lightly
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moist and let it do its thing it's like
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having your own personal air therapist
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just quieter and greener
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the Boston Fern is kind of like the cool
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grandma of house plants classic
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dependable and full of quiet charm its
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soft feathery fronds spill over the pot
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like a green waterfall instantly making
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any room feel more alive and cozy but
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here's the kicker it's one of the best
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natural humidifiers out there if your
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air feels dry or your skin's acting up
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this plant's got your back by adding
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moisture into the air just by doing its
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thing it also helps filter out common
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toxins like formaldahhide which is
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hiding in more stuff around your house
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than you probably think it likes a bit
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of humidity and indirect light so it's
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perfect for bathrooms or kitchens where
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it can just hang out and thrive low-key
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beautiful super functional and kind of a
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vibe all on its own
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the cast iron plant lives up to its name
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it's tough unbothered and basically
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impossible to kill you could stick it in
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a dark corner forget to water it for a
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week and it'll still be standing there
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like nothing happened its deep green
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glossy leaves give it a strong grounded
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presence and while it doesn't scream for
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attention it definitely earns respect
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what makes it awesome for your health is
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its ability to clean up indoor air
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without needing much in return it helps
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reduce pollutants and keeps your space
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feeling fresh without any high
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maintenance care routine great for
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bedrooms offices or anywhere you just
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want something reliable that quietly
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does the job plus if you're the type who
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forgets about your plants until they're
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already crispy this one gives you all
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the benefits without the guilt it's the
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definition of set it and forget it and
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honestly we all need a little of that
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energy in our lives the Chinese
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evergreen is one of those plants that
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just makes life easier and healthier
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without asking for much it's got these
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bold patterned leaves that instantly
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brighten up a space whether it's your
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living room office or that awkward empty
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corner you've been ignoring but what
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makes it really special is how well it
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handles low light and neglect while
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still helping clean your air it's known
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to filter out common toxins like benzene
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and firmaldahhide making your indoor air
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feel fresher and less stale plus it's
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one of those plants that actually makes
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you feel calmer just by being around it
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like a visual reminder to slow down and
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breathe if you're someone who wants the
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health perks without babysitting a plant
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every day the Chinese evergreen totally
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gets you just give it some indirect
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light water it once in a while and it'll
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do the rest looking good and quietly
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improving your space
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holy basil also known as Tulsi isn't
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just a plant it's kind of a legend this
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little green powerhouse has been used
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for centuries in traditional medicine
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and for good reason just having it
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around can boost your mood help reduce
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stress and even improve your focus the
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scent alone is calming it gives off this
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subtle herbal fragrance that feels like
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an instant mental reset and if you're
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into natural remedies the leaves can
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actually be brewed into tea to support
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immunity digestion and respiratory
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health on top of all that it helps
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purify the air and fights off indoor
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pollutants so your space feels cleaner
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and lighter it loves a sunny window sill
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and regular watering but other than that
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it's pretty low fuss so yeah Holy Basil
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is like having your own personal
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wellness coach growing in a potit looks
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good smells amazing and makes you feel
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better just by being there
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the peace lily is basically the calm in
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the chaos plant that brings a quiet
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clean vibe to any space without trying
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too hard its deep green leaves and those
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simple white blooms give it this
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peaceful almost spa-like feel but don't
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let the elegance fool you this plant
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works overtime when it comes to
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improving your air it's one of the best
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natural air purifiers out there pulling
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nasty stuff like ammonia formaldahhide
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and carbon monoxide right out of your
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indoor environment it even helps boost
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humidity which is a win if you're
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constantly dealing with dry skin sinus
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issues or just that stale apartment air
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it thrives in low light and only needs a
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drink when the soil feels dry plus it'll
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even droop a little to remind you which
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is kind of helpful in a weird way with
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the piece lily around your space doesn't
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just look better it actually feels
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better too
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paos is the ultimate no excuses
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plant it grows fast looks great and does
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serious work when it comes to your
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health its trailing vines and
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heart-shaped leaves bring instant life
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to shelves hanging baskets or that empty
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top of the fridge spot you never know
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what to do with but here's the real deal
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it's a natural air cleaner sucking out
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indoor pollutants like formaldahhide
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benzene and even mold spores from the
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air that means cleaner breathing without
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you lifting a finger and it's
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practically impossible to kill so even
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if you forget to water it it just keeps
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going it can handle low light irregular
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watering and being ignored all while
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quietly boosting your indoor air quality
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and giving your space a more relaxed
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natural feel honestly every home needs
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at least one path like the plant that
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gets you flaws and all and still shows
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up
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the rubber plant brings some serious
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style to the table it's bold dramatic
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and has those thick glossy leaves that
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make any room feel a little more grown
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up but beyond the good looks this plant
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is doing some real behindthe-scenes work
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for your health it's a natural air
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purifier helping to clear out airborne
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toxins like formaldahhide and carbon
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monoxide which are sneaky and way more
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common than you'd think the rubber plant
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also increases oxygen levels and can
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even help balance humidity indoors which
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is great if you deal with dry air or
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allergies it likes bright indirect light
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and prefers its soil on the dry side so
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it's not too needy what's cool is that
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as it grows it starts to feel like a
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mini indoor tree like a quiet leafy
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roommate that's just here to make your
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space feel better and breathe easier if
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you want something that's both striking
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and good for your lungs the rubber
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plants got you covered the snake plant
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is the ultimate lowmaintenance legend
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looks sharp with its tall upright leaves
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and bold patterns but it's what it does
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for your health that makes it a total
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gamecher unlike most plants it keeps
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working even at night releasing oxygen
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while you sleep which makes it perfect
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for bedrooms if you want to wake up
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breathing a little easier it also
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tackles all the usual indoor air
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villains from aldahhide benzene tlume
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without needing fancy care it can thrive
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in low light go weeks without water and
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still look like it belongs in a designer
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showroom plus there's something about
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its clean architectural vibe that makes
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any space feel more intentional and calm
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it's one of those rare plants that
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actually improves air quality while
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asking nothing in return if you're busy
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forgetful or just starting out with
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house plants the snake plant's basically
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your ride or die quiet strong and always
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doing the most
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the spider plant is like that easygoing
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friend who gets along with everyone and
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just makes the whole place feel better
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it's got these fun arching green and
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white leaves that bring a little
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movement and life to a shelf or hanging
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basket and it's known for shooting out
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those cute baby plantlets that look like
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mini versions of itself kind of like a
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proud parent showing off but the real
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win here is what it does for your air
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this thing is a natural air purifying
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machine pulling out pollutants like
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carbon monoxide and formaldahhide
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without you doing a thing it's even been
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shown to reduce stress levels just by
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being around which is wild when you
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think about it it's not fussy about
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lighting and it bounces back like a
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champ if you forget to water it once in
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a while plus it's pet friendly which
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makes it even more of a no-brainer if
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you've got curious cats or dogs roaming
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around the spider plant keeps things
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light clean and chill just how home
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should feel
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the zezy plant is like the strong silent
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type of the plant world lowkey stylish
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with its glossy deep green leaves that
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look almost fake because they're so
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perfect but this thing is all real and
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it's quietly making your home a
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healthier place every single day it's
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tough as nails thriving in low light
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dusty corners and long stretches without
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water which makes it a favorite for
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people who want the benefits of plants
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without all the babysitting healthwise
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it's great at removing toxins like
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xyline and tuine from the air so you're
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breathing cleaner without even thinking
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about it its smooth symmetrical look
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adds a sense of calm and order to a room
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and just having greenery like this
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around has been linked to better focus
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and less stress it doesn't need much but
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it gives back plenty and honestly that's
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the kind of energy most of us could use
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more of
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and that's a wrap 13 house plants that
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don't just sit there looking pretty
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they're actually working behind the
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scenes to make your space healthier
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fresher and just better all around pick
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one pick a few or go full jungle mode
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either way your body and brain will
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thank you
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