(Amanda Froelich) Most are naturally drawn to the outdoors for a period of quiet contemplation and/or a restful area

to relax in. But often snowy weather, lack of time, or location can inhi it one!s time in the wilderness. "hankfully, it is easier than e#er to introduce flora into one!s home. $lants %rown indoors ha#e a #ariety of enefits. &ot only are they the ultimate in functional decoratin%, ut some well'placed %reenery can ri%hten a space, purify the air, and also create a more relaxin%, restful am iance. (tudies ha#e also pro#en that rin%in% lush %reenery indoors can help reduce stress le#els, relie#e tension, and e#en help one heal faster. )eap the enefits nature can offer y adoptin% one (or more*) of the followin% plants into your home. Aloe Plant &ot only is the aloe plant readily a#aila le to soothe sun urns, stin%s, or cuts, it can also detoxify the ody and is %reat for purifyin% the air. Aloe can help clear the air of pollutants found in chemical cleanin% products. An intri%uin% aspect, when the amount of harmful chemicals in the air ecome excessi#e, the plant!s lea#es will display rown spot English Ivy Accordin% to &A(A, +n%lish ,#y is the num er one houseplant to %row indoors due to its incredi le air filterin% a ilities. ,t is the most effecti#e plant when it comes to a sor in% formaldehyde, and is e#en easy to %row. An adapta le plant, it can e hun% and perched on the floor and prefers moderate temperatures and medium sunli%ht. Rubber Tree ,f your %reen thum is less de#eloped, the ru er tree may e for you. ,t easily %rows in dim li%htin% and cooler climates. $lus, the low'maintenance plant is a powerful toxin eliminator and air purifier. Snake Plant A wonderful corner plant, the snake plant can thri#e without much li%ht or water. ,t!s also efficient at a sor in% car on dioxide and releases oxy%en durin% the ni%ht (while most plants do durin% the day), therefore one in the edroom may help you in experience etter sleep. Peace Lily "his eautiful flower is a wonderful low'maintenance plant to keep in the home. $eace lilies do well in shade and cooler temperatures, and they can reduce the le#els of a num er of toxins in the air. Philodendron "he heart'shaped philodendron is a popular plant choice for indoor areas, as they!re easy to care for and can %row decorati#e #ines. (imilar to the +n%lish ,#y, they are particularly %ood at a sor in% formaldehyde. ,f properly cared for, they can last for many years and %row with your family. "he philodendron prefers moderate water and some sunli%ht. Bamboo Palm An attracti#e and soothin% plant, the am oo palm also made &A(A!s list of top'ten clean air plants with a purifyin% score of -... "he palm is also quite effecti#e at clearin% out en/ene and trichloroethylene. 0ell watered and placed in shade or indirect sunli%ht, they!ll flourish and intensify the peace in your home. Spider Plant (pider plants are easy to %row and are a popular house plant for many. &ot only are they decorati#e, ut they!re also on &A(A!s list of the est air'purifyin% plants. +ffecti#e at fi%htin% off pollutants (includin% en/ene, formaldehyde, car on monoxide, and xylene), they!re a eautiful addition to any home seekin% cleaner air. Golden Pothos "he pothos is a simple 'yet eautiful 1 plant which also made &A(A!s list. ,t %rows est in cool temperatures and in low le#els of sunli%ht. A le to clear formaldehyde from the air, it!s a eneficial plant to ha#e in your li#in% room or as a han%in% plant, as the lea#es will %row down in cascadin% #ines. Red Edged !racaena "his #i rant plant can %row to e ceilin% hei%ht (23 foot dracaenas are common), makin% it a %reat plant for decoratin% and fillin% up space. ,t!s eneficial for remo#in% toxins, such as xylene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde from the air. ,t flourishes in sunli%ht and will e a welcome addition in your home. $lants offer many ama/in% enefits4 %rown indoors, they!ll easily allow you to experience etter health, create lush li#in% quarters, and e content in a healthier atmosphere.