In the winter, damp and mould are more likely to grow in your home and if left unattended this could have serious health consequences for you and your family.
Mould is linked to respiratory illness and for those with asthma or allergies it can be even worse.
However, the experts at Gardeningexpress.co.uk say that by adding plants to your home, you can battle the mould while also adding some beautiful greenery to your space.
Chris Bonnett said: “Condensation is a problem a lot of households will face during the winter. Too much of it can cause some serious problems and lead to mould growth.
“The good news is there are ways to control this and prevent condensation from forming in the first place.
“If your windows are particularly steamy, it means you need to bring down the moisture levels in your home and plants can help do this.
“Certain plants are a great natural solution to help balance humidity in the home and they look great too.
“Some houseplants like the peace lily will absorb moisture through its leaves which will then travel through to their roots.”
If you want to add some plants with benefits to your home, then these are some of the best ones according to experts.
English Ivy
English Ivy removes airborne mould, and grows best in bright, indirect light and needs regular watering. However, its leaves are toxic, so make sure it is kept well out of the way of pets.
Boston Fern
The Boston Fern thrives in moist climates and will naturally absorb the air moisture and balance out humidity levels in your home. All this beautiful bushy plant needs to survive in indirect sunlight and regular watering.
Snake Plant
Also known as the mother-in-law’s tongue, this hardy and adaptable plant is another mould loving variety. It grows best in bright light but will also grow just fine in low light. This striking plant loves warm temperatures and require occasional watering.
Palms
Palms are a great choice to help control humidity and keep mould at bay, absorbing moisture through their leaves. Varieties to look out for include Areca palms, bamboo palms, the lady palm, dwarf date palm and reed palm.
Peace Lily
The peace lily loves the shade and thrives in high humidity so the perfect choice for areas prone to mould. It absorbs moisture through the air through its leaves and doesn’t need direct sunlight to thrive. This plant has beautiful white flowers but can be toxic to pets so keep it out of their way. You’ll know when it needs watering as this dramatic lily will droop – don’t panic though, a good watering and it’ll spring right back up
Orchids
Not only do they look beautiful, orchids also help reduce humidity in the home. They get all their nutrients and moisture from the air around them.
Spider plant
This is a popular indoor plant which is great at removing harmful pollutants in the home. It’s easy to look after too and will need watering around once or twice a week.
