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Which houseplants make the best gifts

For many reasons, a plant makes the perfect present. - by Livia Gamble
  • 13 Dec 2017

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? For many reasons, a plant makes the perfect present. 

 

There are a number of benefits to having plants around your apartment or house. 

Here’s our guide to the plants that make the best gifts.

For the apartment dweller

Peace lily

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Peace lily in her prime 🙌🏽 we took this picture a few weeks ago, when our plant was still blooming (and it made our black planter & walnut stand look pretty great 👌🏽) But lately this lovely plant has been looking a little out of sorts and run-down. It's hard to tell if it's just in between lily blooms or if something else is the problem! hopefully it'll bounce back and surprise us with a new lily bloom sometime soon 🌿 #crazyplantlady #peacelily #objectmodern

In an article published on The Conversation, Danica-Lea Larcombe, PhD Candidate in Biodiversity and Human Health, Edith Cowan University says, "Peace Lily will reduce many toxins such as benzene, ammonia, acetone and ethyl and will prevent toxins from spreading between rooms in the apartment."

Aloe vera and Mother-in-Law’s Tongue 

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This is Dennis ☀️ . . . . . #aloevera #aloeveraplant #aloe #houseplant #oldlady #dennis #dennissystem #alwayssunny #alwayssunnyinphiladelphia #family #thirdchild

"These plants placed in the bedroom emit oxygen, which improves sleep quality."

Gerbera Daisy 

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Bella 🌱 #flowerlover #life #gerberadaisy #love #greenthumb #potd #vsco #vscocam

"If placed in the laundry these plants remove formaldehyde and benzene from the air, which are in common household detergents."

For the forgetful someone

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Peace, love, snake plant. 🌵 The Potted Earth® Large Cylinder set with hand made light oak or walnut stand. Available now at the shop! #pottedearthco

Shopping for a forgetful person? A snake plant, cactus or rubber plant are all good options as they don't require a lot of water.

Plants that smell amazing

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#송단미 . 송살구랑 생김새가 똑같고 볼드잼이랑 색감이 똑같네요. . . 볼드잼있고 송살구 있는 나는 꼭 키우지 않아도 될것만 같다 . . . . . #제라늄 #제라늄정원 #베란다 #베란다정원 #펠라고늄 #플라워 #가든 #꽃 #식물 #pelargonium #pelargonia #pelargon #gardening #garden #flower #geranium #plants #homegardening #balconygardening #blossom #flowerstagram #lovelyflower #variant

You'll be amazed at the range of aromas Scented Geranium's offer. In addition, Arabian Jasmine flowers almost all year long if it gets enough light. 

For someone who snores 

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Want one of these in every room! Did you know the pineapple plant is one of the most purifying plants by night?! Most plants produce oxygen during the day (photosynthesis) but this bad boy does it by night (crassulacean acid metabolism).🌛Studies prove how it strongly improves the air quality and thus contributes to better sleep by reducing sleep apnea or some snoring symptoms! 😴

NASA scientists believe they have discovered a simple way to put an end to snoring: a pineapple plant.

According to multiple news reports, NASA claims “pineapple plants produce oxygen and boost air quality at night which could improve sleep quality and cut out those snores.”

To bring luck and happiness

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Whether you follow feng shui principles or not, three stalks of lucky bamboo may very well enhance your happiness, especially when you discover they require little maintenance.

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Livia Gamble
Livia Gamble
Based in Sydney, Livia Gamble will not sleep until she has discovered every possible way to use bi-carb soda and vinegar. When she isn’t reporting on ways to improve your home and garden, she can be found knitting socks (by choice) and will never say no to pizza.

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