DECOR
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DINING ROOM
Keep table-top specimens small enough to keep
in situ as a centrepiece, instead of having to
relocate them at mealtimes. Darker corners can be
freshened by larger floor-standing plants.
BEDROOM
Pick plants that purify the air while you
sleep and give you different placement
options for the most dramatic effect. Think
hanging ferns, narrow floor-standing
varietiesanddresser-toppottedplants.
Ruffle fern
Aloe vera
Peace lily
French
lavender
Aloe vera is capable of
removing 87% of volatile
organic compounds at night,
according to NASA research.
Philodendron
English ivy can remove chemicals
from the air, making it a good choice
for areas exposed to myriad cleaning
products. It’s poisonous to pets,
though, so keep it out of their reach.
Xeno pot
plant holder
with pot,
R799,
Nativedecor.
co.za
Skinny leg
planter from
Swagger
Collective,
R150,
Hellopretty.
co.za
BEST PLANT CHOICES
pothos
Golden
BEST PLANT CHOICES