Plants to Make Your Home Healthy
If you're looking to create a home that feels like a whole vibe — grounded, vibrant, beautiful, and actually good for your body — look no further than house plants. Yes, they add color, texture, and style, but did you know that the right indoor plants can also purify the air and help create a healthier home environment? Not all plants are created equal, and if you want to breathe easier (literally), you’re going to want to choose the plants that work with your body, not against it.
This post is your sassy, no-fluff roundup of plants that bring both style and serious health benefits into your space. Whether you’re a total plant newbie or an aspiring plant mom/dad with a watering can in hand, I’ve got you.
For me, a home is incomplete without interior plants. As humans, we are part of nature and we function best when we are synchronized with it - indoor plants help bring the outside in and aid in this process.
I like having a myriad of plants in my home, some of which are listed below. I have about 5 different ones in my library shelves and their beautiful leaves and vines spill over my books - creating a magical feel. There is no substitute for bringing nature inside. No fake plant will create the same vibe or energetic frequency.
10 Plants to Make Your Home Healthy
Let’s talk facts. Yes, plants can make your house look like it belongs in Architectural Digest, but can they actually make it healthier? Short answer: YES.
Indoor plants don’t just sit there looking pretty. Many are scientifically proven to help improve air quality, reduce indoor air pollutants, and even boost your mood. They absorb harmful toxins, increase humidity, and pump out fresh oxygen while removing the carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide that can mess with your energy, your sleep, and even your eyes, nose, and throat.
Not to mention, studies show that just being around greenery can lower stress levels, boost creativity, and support mental clarity. It's a win-win-win.
The first time I got serious about adding plants to my home was after we purchased our first house in Athens, Georgia. I bought fiddle leaf fig trees, snake plants, succulents, and all kinds other cuties. It made our house truly feel like a home. There were some fatalities in that bunch, as I’m not a plant expert, but having them in my home was enough to get me hooked.
Do Plants Make Your House Healthier?
Absolutely. Here’s why:
Plants are nature's air filters. They purify the air by absorbing common household toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
They release moisture, improving humidity in dry climates. (This is imperative for where I live in Arizona).
They can trap dust and allergens that would otherwise float around irritating your sinuses and skin. Though for complete air purification, you may want to invest in an air purifier. (Code: BECKON will get you $200 off).
Think of them like your live-in, chlorophyll-rich wellness squad. They're an excellent home upgrade.
What Are The Best House Plants For A Healthy Home
Let’s break down the top ten (plus a few bonus beauties) that are easy to care for, look amazing, and help you create a clean, high-frequency space.
1. Snake Plant
The queen of low-maintenance. This plant doesn’t just tolerate neglect—it thrives on it. It releases oxygen at night and helps remove carbon dioxide and toxins from the air. (I have two of these beauties in my home).
Light: Low to bright, indirect.
Water: Every 2-3 weeks.
Bonus: Sleek, structural, and basically indestructible.
2. Peace Lily
Pretty and powerful. The Peace Lily helps remove indoor air pollutants and increases humidity, which is great for your skin and lungs.
Light: Low to moderate, indirect.
Water: Weekly (or when droopy).
Bonus: Gorgeous white blooms + detox power.
3. Spider Plant
This retro beauty is having a comeback. It’s known for absorbing harmful chemicals and is safe for pets.
Light: Bright, indirect.
Water: Weekly.
Bonus: Great for hanging baskets or shelves.
4. Aloe Vera
Not just for sunburns! Aloe helps filter out chemicals from cleaning products and is super easy to care for.
Light: Bright, indirect.
Water: Every 2-3 weeks.
Bonus: Break a leaf and use the gel for cuts and burns.
5. Rubber Plant
A bold, glossy-leafed beauty that’s great for removing toxins.
Light: Bright, indirect.
Water: When top inch of soil is dry.
Bonus: Gives major modern design vibes.
6. Pothos (a.k.a. Devil's Ivy)
Hardy and heart-leafed, this plant grows like crazy and helps clean the air. (I have two of these in my library. They are so pretty).
Light: Low to bright, indirect.
Water: Every 1-2 weeks.
Bonus: Great for shelves, hanging, or training up a wall.
7. Boston Fern
Humidity-lover alert! This plant excels at filtering air and adding moisture back into dry rooms.
Light: Indirect light.
Water: Keep soil moist.
Bonus: Dreamy, feathery foliage.
8. ZZ Plant
This plant is basically unkillable and still manages to purify air.
Light: Low to bright, indirect.
Water: Every 2-3 weeks.
Bonus: Perfect for beginners or dark corners.
9. Areca Palm
Tropical feels + air-purifying power? Yes please. Great for filtering out toxins and increasing humidity.
Light: Bright, indirect.
Water: Weekly.
Bonus: Adds that soft, breezy texture to any space.
10. Chinese Evergreen
One of the easiest indoor plants ever, with a major payoff in the looks + toxin-removal departments.
Light: Low to moderate.
Water: Let soil dry out slightly.
Bonus: Comes in lots of colors to suit your color palette.
How To Keep Your Plant Babies Thriving
Don’t overwater. It’s the #1 killer of houseplants.
Dust their leaves regularly so they can breathe. (I need to work on this - especially with my fiddle leaf fig tree!!!!)
Use natural fertilizers when needed (banana peels work wonders).
Talk to them. Yes, really. I talk to my plants and tell them how beautiful they are. I also talk to my citrus trees outside and my herbs. Tell them you are so grateful for them and that you want them to grow strong and healthy.
Want More Healthy Home Tips?
If you’re serious about leveling up your space, check out this post on how to make your home healthier for more wellness-forward design upgrades that support your body, mind, and spirit.
Final Thoughts:
Creating a healthy home doesn’t require a full renovation or a massive budget—sometimes, it just starts with a little green magic. Plants are powerful. They’re living reminders to slow down, breathe deep, and care for something beyond ourselves.
So go ahead, grab that Peace Lily or Snake Plant, name it something fabulous, and start building your own home jungle. Your body (and your Instagram feed) will thank you.
Live on purpose. Live on frequency.
xo, Jaclyn