Home Cooling Plants— The mercury is continuously crossing 40 degrees in North and Central India. Due to the scorching sun and hot winds (loo), ACs and coolers are running 24 hours in the houses. Due to this, not only the electricity bill is spoiling the budget of the common man, but the continuously increasing carbon footprint is also causing huge harm to the environment. Meanwhile, botanical experts and environmental experts have suggested an effective and cheap solution to reduce the temperature of homes naturally by 2 to 3 degrees. The effect of heat can be reduced to a great extent by planting special types of indoor plants (Natural Cooling Plants) inside the house.

Home Cooling Plants: These 5 plants will halve the cost of AC-cooler in the scorching heat, the house will also remain cool

Transpiration Process: How do plants keep the house cool?

According to science, plants release moisture into the air through their transpiration process. When the warm air present inside the house comes in contact with these plants, the moisture released from the plants causes the temperature of the air to drop. Additionally, these plants increase oxygen levels by absorbing harmful toxins present within the home, making the room feel naturally airy and cool. According to the leading nursery operators of Delhi-NCR, there has been a 45 percent jump in the demand for these special cooling plants in the month of May as compared to March and April.

Plant these 5 natural air-conditioner plants in your home immediately

• Aloe Vera: This plant is not only full of medicinal properties, but it also removes harmful elements like formaldehyde and benzene from the air. Aloe vera releases oxygen even at night, which keeps the temperature of the bedroom under control.
• Snake Plant: This plant, which survives in low light and less water, is considered to be most effective in maintaining moisture. Keeping it in the living room or near the window prevents hot winds from coming inside the house.
• Areca Palm: This is a great natural humidifier. It eliminates dryness present in the air. A large Erica palm plant can vaporize about a liter of water into the air in 24 hours, which gives a room cooling effect.
• Money Plant: This vine, most common in Indian homes, not only absorbs carbon dioxide rapidly, but its dense leaves prevent direct sunlight from spreading inside the room.
• Fern (Boston Fern): This plant is known to purify the air and increase humidity levels. By installing it in the entry gate or hanging pots of the balcony, the air coming into the house becomes cool.

Expert opinion: Keep plants at the right place

“People often place plants in any corner of the house. If you want a cooling effect, always place plants like Erica palm and snake plant near a window or door where sunlight or hot air comes directly into the house. This will automatically cool the air during cross-ventilation.”