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.
ZZ plant
Though they prefer moderate levels of sunlight, but can tolerate low light, too, so they're often go-to choice for offices. "These plants prefer to stay on the dry side, and seem to thrive on neglect," says Kathie Hayden, plant information service manager at Chicago Botanic Garden.
Spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum, is one of the most common and well-known of all houseplants. It is especially popular with beginners, being easy to grow and propagate, tolerant of neglect, and able to thrive in nearly any type of condition.
Snake Plant
It is intriguing, however, that this toxicity removing plant is named after a venomous animal. The truth is it can reduce harmful chemicals in the air such as formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
What is a good starter houseplant? There are many indoor houseplants such as pothos, philodendron, zz plant and snake plant that are easy to grow.
Aloe. A popular plant for its low-maintenance and forgiving personality, Aloes are some of the easiest plants to care for. All they ask for is a sunny spot in your home and infrequent waterings.
With watering, the two easiest large plant families to care for are the Palms and Corn plants. These plants come from hot climates and like to be watered once the soil in your plant pot has fully dried out.
By plant, I assume you mean flowering plant. If so, the one with the shortest lifespan is probably Arabidopsis (a mustard relative) with a seed-to-seed lifespan of about a month.
“Stay away from succulents, fruiting plants, Jade and Hibiscus as plants like these don't thrive in the typically warmer and less sunlit bathroom environment.”
These plants not only assist in managing humidity levels but also contribute to air purification and the overall aesthetic appeal of your living space. Spider plants, peace lilies, English ivy, and Boston ferns are among the best indoor plants for combating moisture issues.
Plants That Thrive in Low Light Indoor Conditions
If you don't want to waste your money, are looking to easily keep your plants alive, and have a similar low light situation- my garden experts recommended these fail-proof four plants: Dracaena (including Snake Plants) Zamioculcas (Zz Plant) Aspidistra.
English Ivy: A Christmastime favorite that's a year-round keeper because it filters 78 percent of airborne mold in 12 hours.
Spider plants thrive in humid environments and do a great job at absorbing both moisture and pollutants from the air. They require little maintenance, but they do prefer bright, indirect sunlight. They're also great value for money as they produce baby spider plants that you can cut off and use to grow your collection!
Signs of an Unhealthy Spider Plant
Wilting leaves can be the plant's cry for help, often a sign of either too much love (overwatering) or neglect (underwatering). Check the soil's moisture before reaching for the watering can. Browning leaves are like the plant's way of saying it's stressed out.
Lavender and peppermint plants
If you want to repel spiders with lavender or peppermint, you can simply place the plants indoors. On windowsills, tables, shelves, or as a hanging plant, you can place the plants where and how you like.