Aspidistra Elatior
Cast iron by name, cast iron by nature – this plant is number one on our unkillable houseplants range for a reason. Aspidistra add lush, green foliage to any space and can withstand almost any environment you throw at it.
The Pothos plant is the ultimate indestructible plant on the list. It is tough, durable, and is one of the top-performing air purifiers in NASA's indoor air pollution study. Pothos are considered some of the best plants for offices because they can stay green even in very low-light environments.
The species is native to Namibia and Angola and can live for thousands of years in extreme environmental conditions due to its duplicated genome. A welwitschia in the Namib Desert, Namibia.
English Ivy is exceptional at purifying air, removing 78% of airborne mold in 12 hours. Its dense foliage traps moisture and absorbs mold spores and other airborne toxins, making it an ideal choice for improving indoor air quality and alleviating allergy symptoms.
Yes, bleach is a potent biocide that can be used to kill mold. The active ingredient in bleach, sodium hypochlorite, reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid, which kills mold by denaturing proteins, inactivating enzymes, disrupting nucleic acids, and destroying other cellular components.
Spider plants, orchids and leafy palms can all help to remove mould spores in the home.
Welwitschia, A plant that is truly one-of-a-kind and amazing, especially when you consider that it never dies. It has two leaves that never stop growing and have a lifespan of more than 1000 years.
Aloe vera, the 'plant of immortality' according to Ancient Egyptians, is said to have been used by Cleopatra as part of her beauty regime more than 2,000 years ago. Today, the gel inside Aloe vera leaves is the magic ingredient behind many sunburn remedies, cosmetic products, and tonics that aid digestion.
A Russian team discovered a seed cache of Silene stenophylla, a flowering plant native to Siberia, that had been buried by an Ice Age squirrel near the banks of the Kolyma River (map). Radiocarbon dating confirmed that the seeds were 32,000 years old.
Alchemilla mollis. Alchemilla is the secret weapon of both designers and wise gardeners. This truly bulletproof plant often goes by the name of Lady's Mantle.
Undoubtedly the most deadly plant on the planet, tobacco has managed to enslave humankind into farming it across nearly 10 million acres around the world, despite it killing over 8 million people every year – 1.3 million of whom die from second-hand smoke.
Neverdie is a succulent with thick, fleshy leaves. Prune this plant in early spring to encourage fuller growth and remove any damaged parts. Use sterilized shears to trim back overgrown stems, ensuring cuts are made just above a leaf node. Avoid heavy pruning as this may stress the plant.
Baobab Tree
They are known for being practically indestructible, capable of surviving brutal temperatures, fire and drought – and if the bark is stripped off, it grows back.
Prunella vulgaris, the common self-heal, heal-all, woundwort, heart-of-the-earth, carpenter's herb, brownwort or blue curls, is a herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae.
What is the secret of the immortal plant that survives in the desert? That would be Welwitschia, a two-leafed plant that grows in parts of the Namib Desert in southern Africa and can live for more than 1,000 years.
Hylotelephium telephium (Life-everlasting, Live-forever, Livelong, Orphan John, Orpine, Stonecrop) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.
Share: In the warm seas of the Mediterranean lives a jellyfish with an extraordinarily rare ability – it can rewind its life cycle. The so-called 'immortal' jellyfish, or Turritopsis dohrnii, can somehow reprogramme the identity of its own cells, returning it to an earlier stage of life.
Selaginella lepidophylla is a true resurrection plant that can revive and regain metabolic function after a period of extreme desiccation.
Giant sequoias and Bristlecone pines can live several thousand years. The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) is a species of pine tree. It is found in the Western United States, mostly in Utah, Nevada, and California. One of these trees has been measured to be 5,065 years old!
sensitive plant, (Mimosa pudica), plant in the pea family (Fabaceae) that responds to touch and other stimulation by rapidly closing its leaves and drooping.
English Ivy: A Christmastime favorite that's a year-round keeper because it filters 78 percent of airborne mold in 12 hours.
Make a bleach solution to kill mold. Mix one cup of bleach in a gallon of water. Apply it to the surface but don't rinse it off. Mix a 50/50 solution of ammonia and water.
Well, there's good news! The spider plant is not considered poisonous to animals, as it contains no chemicals that make it dangerous to cats, dogs, or other pets.