Five floors that cool the house in hot season

With the arrival of the heat wave in Mexico City and several states of the Mexican Republic, high temperatures have been recorded ranging from 28 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius. In addition to the recommendations that Civil Protection can provide such as using sunscreen, hats or caps and staying hydrated, plants can help keep the home cool and also purify the air.

One of the best options is the Areca Palma or also called Palmera Bambú, it is one of the favorites to decorate the interior as it does not require direct sun or so much care. Ideally, it should have filtered sun because the direct one could burn its leaves and turn them yellowish. In hot weather, it is recommended to water it twice a week and from time to time spray the leaves with a spray, in this way it will have an air purifying function; eliminating toxins in the environment such as xylene or ammonia. It is also a very cheap plant that is around 90 pesos depending on the size.

Tiger's tongue or mother-in-law's tongue is another option that is very resistant to the environment, as it requires less water and light than other plants. It is one of the most popular to decorate the house as it has upright plants that give an aesthetic appearance ideal for interiors. It also cleans toxins and impurities such as nitrogen oxide, benzene, xylene, among others. The biggest enemy of this plant is the excess water that can lead to rotting. It is one of the best in the market and is around 40 pesos.

Ferns are one of the best plants to refresh the environment; their long, thin leaves clean the air of pollutants. They can be placed in hanging pots or in flower boxes inside the home. Of course, it requires more water than others because the earth must always be wet, in addition to not receiving the direct sun. In return, the fern produces large amounts of oxygen, in addition to keeping the environment cool due to the fact that it is a moist plant. The price is around 200 pesos.

Another option is the plant Cinta, Malamadre or Lazo de Amor, it is one of the easiest plants in its care as indirect light, an average temperature and in the same way the soil of the plant must always be moist. In this way it will benefit by purifying the air and absorbing moisture to prevent the environment from being too hot. It also removes formaldehyde, a chemical used for construction that is found on floors, walls, closets, clothes etc. It is not very large and is around 80 pesos.

Finally, there is the Potos plant, of tropical origin that does not need much moisture, avoiding waterlogging. In summer it is watered moderately and is one of the most common plants for interior decoration, it is perfect to start caring for plants. In the same way, it is a purifying plant that improves the environment and health, absorbs toxic particles, increases humidity in hot weather and although to a lesser extent, it generates oxygen. The price is around 250 pesos with pot.

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