Like all living things, plants live by respiration.
They inhale oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.
During the day, their carbon dioxide emissions are offset through photosynthesis.
It is a process that works in reverse of the breathing process.
It absorbs carbon dioxide, thanks to light.
But at night, plants do not benefit from sunlight to carry out photosynthesis.
As a result, for most, their production of carbon dioxide is amplified.
Well know that this is not the case for all plants!
Some even produce oxygen at night. This oxygen can have a calming effect and reduce anxiety and insomnia.
If you manage to keep them alive, here are 9 plants that release oxygen even at night . Watch:
It's the natural answer to almost all skin and health problems.
Aloe vera, the most accomplished plant in the plant kingdom, releases a lot of oxygen at night.
As an added bonus, aloe vera is an extremely hardy plant that doesn't need to be watered very often.
It also reproduces very easily. So you can put pots of aloe vera all over your house to get the most out of this plant.
To discover: 40 Uses of Aloe Vera That Will Blow Your Mind!
Think the name of this plant is a little scary? Her nickname, mother-in-law's tongue, is even scarier!
Either way, unlike your mother-in-law, you're definitely going to want one of these plants in your home.
It is considered one of the best air purifiers you can have in your home.
And just like aloe vera, snake plant is very hardy and doesn't need your constant attention to thrive.
The benefits of the neem tree have been documented for a very long time in the Indian subcontinent.
Neem doesn't just purify the air. It also acts as a natural pesticide, creating a barrier between you and those pesky mosquitoes.
In fact, neem does more than kill parasites. It starves them and prevents their eggs from hatching.
This resistant plant still has a downside.
Grown indoors, it requires a lot of patience and care. It also needs a lot of sun and very rich soil.
While eating holy basil leaves has its own benefits, having it just around you can also be good for you.
This is because tulsi leaves emit a very characteristic scent that can soothe your nerves and reduce your anxiety.
When you're on edge after a tiring day at work, sit next to her for a few minutes to feel relief.
We agree:a bouquet of orchids could even beautify a prison cell.
But there are several advantages, other than aesthetic, to having an orchid in your home.
Not only does this plant release oxygen at night, making it the perfect plant in a bedroom, but it also removes xylene from the air.
Xylene is a pollutant that can be found, for example, in paint.
It therefore has the power to sanitize your home. And if you don't have green hands, don't worry.
Orchids thrive even if you neglect them. Besides, taking too much care of them can annoy them and kill them.
So just make sure they get enough sun and the rest...let it go!
Bring a little ray of sunshine into your life by putting these bright orange flowers in your room.
Gerberas purify and perfume the air at the same time. Very practical for cleaning the air in the house!
If you want to plant a gerbera, opt for a nursery transplant as these plants can be difficult to grow.
Superstitions surrounding the pagoda fig tree claim that the souls of the dead live among its leaves.
But after reading about its benefits, I'm sure you won't mind these superstitions!
In addition to being a powerful source of oxygen, the leaves of this tree are used against diabetes, against constipation and to treat asthma.
Perhaps it is for these reasons that Buddha chose to meditate under this tree.
Forget the Christmas trees!
The Christmas cactus is the plant you need during this festive period.
It's true that it only blooms during the month of December, but its gorgeous leaves and health benefits will keep you happy all year round.
This cactus emits oxygen throughout the night, helping you sleep well.
It also thrives in dark rooms, making it the perfect bedroom companion.
You may know it because it is the favorite plant of dentists' waiting rooms all over the world!
But the areca or the areca palm is also the best houseplant you can have in your home.
These plants are particularly good at absorbing all kinds of harmful gases and humidifying the air.
Because they are native to dense tropical forests, they are also well suited to areas that have less sunlight.
