Plants that absorb moisture

The peace lily or spatifilo is a type of plant in the Araceae family that comprises more than 30 species. It is a tropical plant native to some parts of America, such as the Caribbean, that does not withstand frost or currents, so it is common to grow it indoors. It does not need much lighting and has the ability to absorb moisture through its leaves , making it a great option for rooms without many hours of light. If its leaves turn brown, it is a sign that the plant needs more watering, a more protected location or a supply of compost.

If you want to add to your home one of the indoor flowering plants that absorb moisture , do not hesitate to consult this guide on the Care of the lily of peace .

The spider plant , also known as love loop, ribbon, malamadre or its scientific name, Chlorophytum comosum , is another of the very popular indoor plants for its ability to absorb environmental humidity, absorbing much of the water that it produces from the air. needs to. In addition to being one of the plants that absorb condensation from the water and, therefore, if it is in a humid area it does not need much watering, it does not need much light or it does not have demanding care and, in addition, it is capable of purifying formaldehyde in the environment.

We recommend you read this other article about the care of the master tie or ribbon plant .

Like all epiphytic plants , the tillandsia absorbs moisture in the environment to hydrate itself, since it does not have roots to attach to the soil to extract nutrients or water from it. It is one of the plants with the greatest dehumidification capacity , and as we do not need substrate we have much more freedom to locate it. Also known as air carnations , these plants of the bromeliad family are easy to grow, requiring only the occasional contribution of specific fertilizer, very little watering and some spraying in dry environments.

If you have a lot of humidity at home and you want to reduce it, we encourage you to get some of these plants, which are also very decorative, and read this guide on Caring for tillandsias .

The Calatheas , as are tropical plants, need a moist environment to thrive, which means they are also able to absorb a considerable amount of moisture around.

Due to their low light requirements and their demand for moisture, these strikingly colorful and exceptionally eye-catching leafy plants are one of the most popular moisture-wicking plants for the bathroom . Here we show you a list of 5 plants that you can have in the bathroom .

The bamboo palm or bamboo palm , with the scientific name Chamaedorea seifrizii , is a plant that has its origin in Central America and Mexico, well known for its ability not only to absorb environmental humidity , but also to purify the air .

In its natural environment it reaches heights of up to 3 meters, although indoors it grows much less. Find a moist, shady location for it, and keep it covered from frost.

Mints , well known as aromatic plants, are also excellent as plants that absorb moisture from the soil . Their ability to grow in shady or semi-shady areas and their great demand for water makes them ideal for turning humid areas of a garden into a green corner with a very pleasant smell. Likewise, they also absorb a lot of humidity from the environment, so it is also ideal to have in the kitchen, bathroom or living room. In addition, if you grow your own mint you can also use it as a cooking ingredient or infusions.

Here we tell Planting mint and Care potted mint .

Melaleuca are a genus of shrubs and trees native to Australia and Oceania. The Melaleuca quinquenervia specifically, or Niaouli , is known for being one of the trees that absorb moisture more effectively, being very useful in soils with excess water or waterlogged.

It reaches heights of up to 20 or 25 meters, although it can be pruned without problems to control its growth. Its essential oil is highly valued in the cosmetic industry.

The English ivy , scientific name Hedera helix , is a climbing originating in areas in southern Europe and northern Africa and Asia.

Indoors it is common to grow it in hanging pots so that it does not cling to the walls, which could damage. Placed in the air and high up, climbing ivy will help keep the air clean of moisture and impurities, making it difficult for mold to grow.

After seeing in detail some of the indoor air purifying plants, which help eliminate excess humidity and impurities from the environment, we show you more names of plants that absorb humidity from the environment so that you have more to choose from when decorating your home.

• Boston fern
• Maidenhair fern
• Babylonian fern
• Chamaedorea elegans
• Coffee grower
• Orchids
• Dracaena or Brazilian trunk
• Lucky bamboo
• Red dogwood
• Soleirolia soleirolii
• Holly
• Peperomias

If you like to learn about healthy plants for the home, go ahead and also see this other AgroCorrn article on Plants that absorb heat .