Beyond aesthetic advantages, indoor plants have many more benefits. They stimulate oxygen generation, enhance indoor humidity levels, and purify the air by absorbing toxins. They can boost focus, creativity, and general well-being, according to several studies.

All houseplants need some sunshine, but these low-light indoor plants require far less than most

On average, indoor house plants last 2-5 years. After that, plants stop thriving and it's best to invest in another plant.

On average, indoor house plants last 2-5 years. After that, plants stop thriving and it's best to invest in another plant.

Pothos is the best indoor plant for oxygen because of its high rate of conversion. It was able to show a 6.5 percent decreased carbon dioxide in an experiment, where the CO2 content was reduced from 454PPM to 425PPM, resulting in higher oxygen levels.

Most houseplants need bright, but indirect light, like the kind found in an east-facing window. South and west windows work well, too, as long as the intense rays of the sun don't hit a plant's leaves directly, especially in the summer.

When your indoor plants need to be watered, don't just give them a tiny sip. Soak the soil thoroughly, until water starts to come out of the pot's drainage holes. Giving houseplants a good, long drink encourages healthy root system development.

When your indoor plants need to be watered, don't just give them a tiny sip. Soak the soil thoroughly, until water starts to come out of the pot's drainage holes. Giving houseplants a good, long drink encourages healthy root system development.