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Enhance Your Home with House Plants

House plants aren’t just beautiful additions to your decor—they offer a wealth of benefits that can improve your overall well-being. Here’s why you should consider bringing more greenery into your home, along with our top picks for favorite house plants. 

ZZ Plant

The Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, commonly known as the ZZ plant, can thrive in spaces with limited sunlight. Its glossy leaves and minimal maintenance needs make it an ideal choice for busy individuals seeking to enhance indoor greenery with minimal upkeep. However, caution is advised as the ZZ plant is toxic if ingested, posing a risk to pets and children.

Prayer Plant

This plant can transform any space into a living art gallery with its striking colors and patterns. The Prayer Plants foliage not only adds a touch of natural beauty but also serves as a natural humidifier. Additionally, prayer plants are non-toxic, making them a safe choice for households with pets and young children.

Pothos

Pothos plants are an excellent choice for beginners or anyone who wants to expand their plant collection effortlessly. They thrive in low light conditions, making them great for spaces such as offices and rooms with limited natural light. Pothos is known for its air-purifying qualities, and can effectively remove toxins from the air.

These are some green companions that bring nature’s goodness indoors. Bringing house plants into your home can enhance the aesthetic appeal, and contribute to a healthier and more balanced indoor environment.

These are some green companions that bring nature’s goodness indoors. Bringing house plants into your home can enhance the aesthetic appeal. 

Morgan Payton

Morgan currently serves as the Blue Springs School District FFA Advisor, bringing dedication and leadership to the organization. She has consistently brought groups of students to Missouri State for FFA for the last 15 years. Morgan was honored as the Blue Springs School District Teacher of the Year and the Kansas City Regional Teacher of the Year for the 2016-2017 academic year.