List of Plants That Make Your House Cool & Cool During Hot Weather Lifestyle – 3 hours ago

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Recently, several areas in Indonesia and its surroundings have experienced very hot and humid weather. To overcome this, it turns out there are several ornamental plants that can ward off hot weather and are aesthetic.

Not only do these plants provide a refreshing green aesthetic, they also contribute to environmental sustainability. According to the NASA Earth Science Study, plants can change the temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis.

Here are some ornamental plants that are ideal for creating a cool environment indoors during hot weather according to Thejoyofplants.co.uk.

1. Ficus benjamina or banyan

One of the few trees that grows well indoors is the banyan or Ficus benjamina. These plants help keep the air inside moist and cool, providing relief from hot indoor weather.

Choose a tall stem with a bushy top that can act as a small forest canopy for other plants below or around it. By grouping plants together, they create their own little atmospheric ecosystem, thereby increasing the humidity around them.

Make sure to water regularly during the summer months and position your banyan in a well-lit area so it can absorb sunlight.

2. Ficus elastica (Rubber plant)

Photo: Kebo rubber ornamental plant Kebo rubber ornamental plant

This plant can increase the humidity in a room, providing a cooling effect and this ornamental plant is very effective in replenishing air humidity. The more foliage a plant has, and the larger the leaves, the more moisture it releases back into the air.

This plant will absorb water through its roots and then release the moisture through pores located on the bottom of the leaves or midrib.

3. Chinese cypress (Aglaonema)

Photo: Aglonema Red Sumatra (Screenshot Tokopedia/store plant seeds) Aglonema Red Sumatra (Screenshot Tokopedia/store plant seeds)

This is another plant known for its ability to purify toxins in the air. Therefore, this plant also has a high transpiration rate which will help humidify the surrounding air.

4. Palm

Evergreen palm leaves such as the Areca palm, Pakis palm, Livistona, fishtail palm, and Lady palm have small stomas that absorb CO2 and release oxygen. The larger the leaf surface, the more oxygen can be produced.

Arrangements of palm trees are not only beautiful to look at but also create a sort of mini indoor rainforest, so they’re the perfect way to give your home a tropical feel all year round.

5. Mother-in-law’s tongue

Just like aloe vera, the leaves of mother-in-law’s tongue (commonly called the snake plant) have a high water content so that when they transpire, they release cool water vapor which evaporates into the air. It also emits oxygen, keeping you cool during hot summer nights.

This striking succulent is also known to remove toxins from the air, such as benzene and formaldehyde.

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