A House plant not only adds to the esthetics of a room but also helps in maintaining temperature by adding moisture to the air and reducing airborne bacteria, fungi and other unhealthy pollutants. Plants refresh the stale indoor air by replacing the carbon dioxide we exhale with life sustaining oxygen. Two house plants per 100 sq. ft. will detoxify the air better than any disinfectant spray or air freshener. The pollutants are absorbed through the leaves of the plants, so it is advised to keep the leaves clean and have good air circulation around them. Since the filtration of the air is done by leaves, fast growing plants are seen to be more effective in refreshing the surrounding air.
Bugs coming to the plants is a real time problem and can be solved very effectively by using a green spray which is prepared by soaking citrus rind (lemon, orange) in water for 3-4days. Remove citrus rind and pour the water into a spray pump to spray on plants. Rose leaves can also be added to the solution to add fragrance.