8 ideal indoor plants for the kitchen

For many, this may seem strange - well, why are indoor plants in the kitchen? Everything is extremely simple - they create a good microclimate, actively absorb carbon dioxide formed in large quantities during the burning of the stove, absorb harmful substances (and there are also enough of them in the kitchen), saturate the air oxygen. And in general, indoor plants are always beautiful and cozy, regardless of where they stand.

However, the kitchen is not the best place for green pets. Sudden changes in temperature, an abundance of fatty vapors and high humidity - all this can destroy any tree or bush. However, from a huge list of plants, there are still those that will easily survive such conditions. Moreover, some of them will feel much better than in other rooms, since it is in the kitchen that the optimal conditions for their growth and formation are created. It is always warm and humid here - this is an ideal place not only for people from the tropics.

Chlorophytum

One of the most popular plants, which is unpretentious, although it needs to be watered abundantly in summer. It grows rather quickly, and in the warm season it dissolves small white flowers and new rosettes.

A neat bush with narrow variegated leaves will take root well in a kitchen with a little light. Its only drawbacks are that it grows quickly, so you need to regularly deal with the design of the leaves, removing unnecessary ones.

The useful properties of chlorophytum include the ability to improve air quality: it cleans it of dust and microbes, actively fights against harmful vapors of gas combustion.

Geranium

A small shrub with cut leaves covered with villi. Also not capricious, and therefore it is perfectly grown on the windowsill in the kitchen. However, if the windows face north, it is better to make a wooden stand.

Many people do not like the specific smell of geranium, but few people know that it is he who contributes to the disinfection of the air, scares away flies and mosquitoes, serves as the prevention of colds and even saves from migraines, insomnia and depression.

Begonias

You can put any begonia you like in the kitchen - it will perfectly adapt to the conditions. Eternal Blossom, Rex, Griffin, Black Prince, Tiger, Collar - there are just a lot of them, and they are all great for a wet kitchen.

Begonias grow and develop better in partial shade, so it is not necessary to place them on the windowsill, especially if chlorophytum or geranium already "live" there.

Benefit:

• cleans the air of bacteria, as well as dust and toxins;
• phytoncides secreted by begonia fight infections;
• reduces the influence of electromagnetic radiation from household appliances.

Nolina

This is a small tree with dense bark, expands to the bottom like a pear. It looks very impressive and at the same time not capricious. Nolina is able to collect moisture in an expansion at the root, and therefore even if you forget to water it, you do not have to worry: there is a place to get liquid in the kitchen (at least from the environment).

The palm tree, absorbing carbon dioxide, saturates the air with ozone, oxygen and their components. It releases antibacterial substances, improves the climate in the apartment.

Pepper

The plant is not new, but it does not lose its popularity from year to year. Many housewives grow decorative mini-peppercorns right on the windowsill in the kitchen, killing two birds with one stone: and aesthetically pleasing and practical - at any time you can pick the fruit and add it to the dish, giving it a spicy and exquisite taste.

Ficus Benjamin

It is one of the best natural air purifiers. Plus to everything - the plant just madly absorbs moisture and is calm if they forget about it (but not for long!).

The tree looks very beautiful, especially when the crown is formed correctly. And if you have a spacious kitchen, then the ficus can be placed on the floor.

Benzoic resin and other biologically active substances, which Benjamin's ficus secretes, improve the air environment in the room, and eliminate unpleasant odors. And also the leaves absorb various harmful toxins, cleanse the air from pathogens.

Ficus Elastica will also grow well in the kitchen: it likewise loves moisture and is not particularly whimsical.

Aichrizon

A genus of succulent plants that looks very curious: the shoots are partially branched and almost never lignified, fleecy leaves - of an interesting shape (in the form of a heart), sometimes they have colored blotches (yellow, white, gray or red). Aichrizon blooms with small star-shaped flowers.

This is an unpretentious houseplant that does not require special care. It grows well both on the windowsill in the kitchen and on the refrigerator.

The main benefit is, rather, in the energy plan: it attracts love, financial well-being, cleanses the aura of the house. However, this is not exactly what we are talking about. Aichrizon can be placed in the kitchen if only because it is quite hardy and will survive the conditions that are present in this room.

Myrtle

An interesting and attractive tree with a pleasant aroma, beautiful flowers, useful properties. Thanks to its antibacterial effect, myrtle perfectly purifies the air and destroys unpleasant odors. Under the influence of essential oil, camphor, flavonoids, saponins and other useful substances, pathogenic microbes die, and the kitchen is filled with fresh air.

Interestingly, myrtle can be a great seasoning for meat or fish. Its leaves are used to season dishes or add to the marinade.