Indoor houseplants to purify the air in your home this winter

Pink Aglaonema: 

This plant is one of the prettiest and low-maintenance plants to place indoors. According to research, it also keeps indoor pollutants at bay, ensuring the air stays fresh inside. Aglaonemas can be found in a variety of colours, including bright shades like red and pink. That's why it's also known as the ‘lipstick plant’.

It can instantly add warmth and colour to any space, making it a preferred option for many home projects. While it grows well in direct sunlight, it can also flourish in light that's bright enough to read a book.

Chinese Evergreen:

This bushy plant is a great choice for those who are looking to add a green touch indoors. Traditionally, in Chinese cultures, this plant signified good luck. Today, it's popular since it grows well in low light and can rise up to two feet! It has large glossy leaves in varied shapes like oval or pointed, with short stems.

China Doll:

Don't go by its name because the plant is anywhere but dainty! It can grow up to as much as 10 feet, which means your home can be covered with green foliage without any hassle. But here's an interesting fact, this variety is also called so because it looks like a doll house tree. China doll is quite easy to maintain, purifies the air, and can be used as decor in balconies too!

Pothos:

This variety may have an exotic name, but it's the good old money plant (we all have got them at some point). This low-maintenance plant is great for beginners, because it's easy to grow. Pothos can have several variations but Ekta has a soft spot for the marble pothos. Its glossy leaves with white and green hues makes for a stunning addition to any home. Plus, it removes toxins like benzene and formaldehyde from the air.

Milky Dew Dracena:

Ekta highlights that not many people talk about this plant but it's one of the best varieties to have at home. It's affordable, low maintenance, and something that never fails. It adds a pop of colour to any space and is highly versatile, making it the go-to choice for everything from vertical gardens, landscaping sites to home projects.

• Ensure there's enough sun, says Ekta. If you are growing edible plants, a window sill is a good idea to get some sunshine. There are also lots of flowers one can grow in winter like petunias, marigolds or clusters of stars. But if someone wishes to bring them indoors, the condition is for the plant to get at least 3-4 hours of sunlight.
  
  
• Apart from the ambient humidity, it's essential to be mindful of the moisture content in the soil. Ekta suggests always touching the soil—if it's dry, only then water is to be added. One must ensure that plants are neither standing in water nor are they completely dry. Medium watering for indoor plants works well.