Create coolness during the heat with these 5 houseplants!

plants that fight the heat

One option is to put the air conditioning on 'north pole' mode, but what if you don't have it? Another solution would be to put a fan, which will also make you spend less unpleasant moments. Here is another solution that is a bit more 'out of the box'.

Did you know that there are also indoor plants that purify the air and make your living room or bedrooms cooler? Not only do they look more beautiful than a noisy fan, but they are also better for the environment and don't use as much energy. Green plants just give you energy, a lot of joy and in the summers also coolness.

the big 5 that beat the heat

Here in this list we give you five plants to choose from or several of them. Let's get started on a solution to the heat at home.

sansevieria

Just like Aloe vera, the Sansevieria, also known as Mother-in-Law's Tongue, possesses a clever adaptation that enables it to store water in its leaves, which it can utilise during periods of drought. When temperatures suddenly soar, this plant is able to release this stored water through evaporation, thereby preventing overheating. As the water evaporates, it produces a refreshing, cool air flow that's a welcome respite on the hottest summer days. That is why we have selected two elegant Sansevierias, each around 40 to 50 centimetres in size. Because two plants are cooler than one!

areca palm

Palm trees are remarkably adept at absorbing CO2 and releasing oxygen, earning them the nickname 'superior air purifiers'. The larger the leaves, the more oxygen these magnificent trees are able to produce. The Areca palm, also known as the Golden Fruit palm, is particularly impressive in this regard, working tirelessly to purify the air both day and night. As a result, you can enjoy a slightly more temperate atmosphere and a healthy, verdant environment in your living room or bedroom.

kentia palm

Next, we're moving on to the big five, and it's now the turn of the Kentia palm, also known as Howea forsteriana. Like the Areca palm, this plant is a standout performer when it comes to absorbing CO2 and emitting oxygen. As with many palms, the larger the leaves, the more oxygen this palm is able to produce. If you place this almost 1-metre tall Kentia palm in a spot where you spend a lot of time, it will function as an effective air-purifying plant.

pothos

The Pothos (or Epipremnum aureum) is an essential inclusion. It's a plant that's widely familiar to many, and it's hard to imagine a home without it. There are approximately 40 different species of Pothos, but the one we're proposing is the Scindapsus Trebie, standing at a respectable 120 centimetres tall. This impressive plant is renowned for its remarkable air-purifying abilities and its high levels of transpiration, where it releases water vapour back into the atmosphere.

The leaf has a very special colour. The leaves give a feeling of freshness and look great in any corner of the house. It is also a hardy plant that won't ask much of you, apart from watering it from time to time.

ficus elastica

We conclude our list of five plants with the Ficus elastica, not because it is the least effective at purifying the air in your home, but rather because it is simply another excellent option to consider. Let's dispel any notion that this list is a ranking - it's simply a collection of top-notch air-purifying plants. The Ficus elastica is commonly known as the Rubber Tree or Rubber Plant, and as an evergreen species of the Ficus genus, it hails from northeast India.

This 90 centimetre high Ficus elastica is an air-purifying plant; it improves air quality by converting CO2 into oxygen and generates humidity. This also lowers the room temperature in the house.