Your Family – September 2019

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BATHROOM

Lowlightandhumidity

arenoreasontokeep

plantsoutofthe

bathroom.Light-loving

plantsneedahomenear

thewindow,whereas

others,likestringof

pearls,canthriveina

hangingbasketifcounter

spaceisatapremium,

whilefernscanthrivein

darkercorners.

BESTPLANTCHOICES

BEST PLANT CHOICES

Hanging
planter
by Embo
Handmade,
R195,
Hellopretty.
co.za

Ferns

Air plant

String

of pearls

Snake

plant

Orchid

Basil

Rosemary

Mint

Parsley

KITCHEN

Herbs are the obvious choice, especially if you have

a sunny windowsill. Peace lily is known to reduce

mould spores in the air, so keep one in your laundry

area. However, it’s toxic to pets.

Wooden planters from

Modern Gesture, R95 each,

Rooirosewinkel.co.za

TIP

Much as they help remove toxins from the air in our

homes, many common houseplants are toxic to pets

and children if ingested. Always check the label and if in

doubt, place them out of reach or in a hanging planter.