10 plants that can absorb moisture from the house

Humidity indoors is a common problem in many homes, and can cause damage to walls and ceilings. When there is no adequate ventilation, time causes fungi to appear. And exposure to environments in such conditions often causes problems that can range from nasal congestion to itchy eyes or skin. Fortunately, there is a natural way to control the humidity level at home: indoor plants.

In this article, the awesome.club brings a list of extraordinary plants capable of absorbing moisture from the air through the leaves, transporting it to the roots.

This is a climbing plant that is often grown in hanging pots when the intention is that it doesn’t stick to the walls. It is native to the European Atlantic coast, and its natural habitat is humid and temperate forests. It is an ideal plant to be kept in the most humid rooms of the house, such as bathrooms. It’s also good to hang over the kitchen sink or near the window.

The peace lily, whose scientific name is Spathiphyllum, is a tropical plant native to certain areas of America. It does not withstand low temperatures, so it is usually kept indoors. It requires approximately weekly watering and does not require much lighting, being a good bet, for example, for rooms that receive few hours of light. It does well in bathrooms.

A small herbaceous plant, chlorophyte is also able to absorb moisture from the environment. It can eliminate toxins commonly found in the air, as well as formaldehyde and xylene.

Indoors, the plant needs half-light: in the shade it can end up losing its characteristic white band, while exposure to the sun poses a risk of burns. It tolerates water shortages well, as it stores water in its thick root system. In summer, however, you need to increase the frequency of watering. This is an excellent plant to hang over a bathtub.

Like all epiphytic plants, it absorbs moisture from the air, as it does not take root in the soil, where other plants extract water and nutrients. This species grows in rainy areas, ranging from sea level to several hundred meters in altitude. Due to the regions in which it inhabits, its leaves are covered by specialized cells (trichomes), capable of quickly absorbing the water accumulated on them.

Nephrolepis exaltata is a well-known indoor plant, often kept in hanging pots. She loves damp and shady places, but indoors she responds best to bright filtered light. Another important feature is that, in addition to having dehumidifying properties, the plant filters chemical elements from the air.

This amazing aromatic plant is excellent for absorbing moisture. Its ability to grow in moist environments and soils makes it a great choice to have in your garden, kitchen, bathroom or other cool place. In general, mint tolerates a wide range of conditions and can be grown in direct sunlight. It grows throughout the year and can be used in cooking, as well as serving for infusions.

Coming from Brazil and Peru, they are known as houseplants and decorative, and certain types are called calateia-zebra and maranta-peacock.

Being a jungle plant, it needs a lot of moisture to mimic its natural habitat. In wide conditions, they can reach a height of one meter, with broad leaves. It is a slow growing plant; when it reaches its maximum height, it stops growing. It’s perfect for the bathroom.

These beautiful flowering plants also help to reduce humidity in the home. As they have roots that don’t stay in the ground, they absorb nutrients from the air around them. In addition, some of them have pseudobulbs, which act by storing water and enabling the plant to better cope with scarcity conditions. A good idea might be to put them in the bathroom.

A great option to help control humidity and keep mold away from the house, especially in bathrooms, as they absorb moisture through the leaves. Among the varieties to consider are areca-bamboo, phoenix palm and fan palm.

Native to West Africa, Tanzania and Zambia, this plant usually has flowers in shades of white that release an intense fragrance when mature. This is where the scientific name of the species comes from: Dracaena fragrans. When the plants are grown in the ground, they can grow to over twenty feet tall, but they have limited growth when in pots.

One of the most beneficial properties of the plant is its ability to clean and purify the air, ridding it of certain harmful chemicals. In addition, of course to absorb moisture.

And you, are you in the habit of keeping plants in the bathroom to absorb moisture or even for decoration purposes? Did you already know that plants are able to fight mold? We’d love it if you’d post a photo of your plants with your comment!