Plants That Emit Oxygen During the Night:
- Snake plant
- Aloe Vera
- Orange gerbera
- Neem tree
- Holy basil
Aloe Vera and snake plant do not need often watering, and they release a lot of oxygen during the night. The leaves of holy basil discharge smell that calms the nerves and lower anxiety.
Areca palms may absorb dangerous gases, and they moisten the air. Since they come from tropical forests, they are able to adjust on not very sunny locations.
Plants, just as every living thing, live by breathing in oxygen, and breathing out carbon dioxide. Plants’ discharge of CO2 is almost ineffective over the day due to the photosynthesis.
On the other hand, at night, plants do not get sunlight for the process of photosynthesis, so the emission of CO2 is increased. The CO2 emitted by plants will not really suffocate you while sleeping, but the increased amount of oxygen may calm you and lower your anxiety and insomnia.
If you can take a good care for the next plants, they will discharge a lot of oxygen over night and may improve your sleeping.
1. Species of Aloe, Named Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is the natural solution to many health and skin issues. Also, it emits a lot of oxygen over night. It is a very positive side that this plant is hardy and does not need water frequently. It multiplies very easy, and you can put it all over your house
2. Sansevieria Trifasciata, or Known as Snake Plant
Probably the name sounds evil, but its nickname which is “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue” is much more threatening. But, even though you may not like mother-in-laws, this plant would be a great choice to have in your home.
It is an excellent choice of a plant that purifies the air in your house. Also, it is like the Aloe Vera, does not need continuing attention to be good.
3. Azadirachta Indica, or Known as Neem Tree
The southern region of Asia, the Indian part confirms the benefits of this purifying plant. Neem tree has a role as a pesticide, protecting you from the annoying mosquitoes.
Actually, Neem does more than just destroying the mosquitos, it does not feed them and stops the breeding. Anyway, having this plant at your home needs endurance and attention. It needs a lot of sunlight and a high-quality soil.
4. Ocimum Tenuiflorum, Known as Holy Basil or Tulsi
Eating tulsi’s leaves is beneficial, and keeping it at your house is even more advantageous. Its leaves release a specific aroma that calms the nerves and lowers anxiety. After a stressful and exhausting day, this is what your doctor recommends.
5. Orchids
Orchids are beautiful plants that can decorate even those creepy prison cells. But, there are other benefits of having Orchids in your home. It is very good to keep them in your bedroom because they release a lot of oxygen during the night.
Also, Orchids destroy the contaminant in plants, xylene, and refresh your home. If you are not good in gardening, do not panic. As a matter of fact, paying too much attention to Orchids may destroy them. They only need sunlight.
6. Daisy Family Plant, Orange Gerbera
These beautiful orange flowers will brighten your room. They are able to purify the air and give off a nice aroma. Also, they are beneficial to your health, for instance, they treat colds and prevent cancer.If you decide to plant a gerbera, make sure to make transplantation from a nursery, since it can be problematic to rise.
7. Peepal Tree
There are some superstitious beliefs that souls of dead people continue living among the plant’s leaves. After being informed about the benefits, you may want to live there too.
Besides releasing plenty of oxygen, Peepal tree’s leaves control diabetes, prevent constipation and serve as a treatment for asthma. Maybe this was the reason why Buddha used to meditate under this plant.
8. Christmas Tree
During the holidays, you do not need a Christmas tree, but a Christmas cactus. It blooms just in December, although juicy leaves may keep you happy the whole year. It is interesting that the cactus is able to release oxygen during the night and improves your sleeping. It is shiny even in rooms with not enough light, so it is a great bedroom decoration.
9. Dipsis Lutescens, Known as Areca Palm
It is a very famous plant for ordinations of dentists, but it is the best choice of a plant to keep at your home. The Areca palms absorb the dangerous gasses and moisten the air.
Since they come from the tropical forests, they can easily adjust in places with not much of sunlight.
Source: Cure Joy
