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Find out which plants are most appropriate for each type of room in your house or apartment

If you've decided to grow plants in your home, you have at least two options: buy some green items at the market or flower shop and arrange them randomly around your home; or, instead, take a look at the tips below and extract the maximum benefits that plants can offer you. Discover how to choose plants for each environment in your home. But, first, an important observation: some of these plants can cause skin irritation (contact) and salivation (ingestion). Keep out of reach of children and animals.

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in your room: jasmine

But is planting in the bedroom allowed? Yes, as long as there aren't many. They absorb oxygen at night, but the amount is small.

The scent of jasmine promotes peaceful, deep sleep and helps to avoid that anxiety that sometimes keeps you awake at night, according to a study by Wheelig Jesuit University, from United States. People exposed to the scent of jasmine at night move less and get a better night's sleep. And a bonus: the aroma is delicious.

Caring for your little plant: jasmine is best cultivated in moist, cool environments. If you live in a dry climate, an air humidifier can help your plant.

In your living room: boa constrictor

The boa constrictor can be up to three meters long and is one of the easiest plants to grow. It doesn't need much light and watering can be sparse (that is, it allows for some slips in your responsibilities as a breeder with your little plant). Aesthetically, it is recommended to hang the boa constrictor on the ceiling, near the window, to enhance the perception of the height of the room.

Calm down, we don't want to put any snakes in your room! It's just the popular name of the plant. Epipremnum aureum.

Caring for your little plant: check the soil once a week to ensure it is moist; if it feels dry, water it.

In your bathroom: imbé (or monkey banana)

Some scented candles have lead wicks, which can cause headaches, so their use is not recommended. And instead of using room fresheners, you can put a baby in your bathroom - it's an odor-neutralizing plant (like those air-purifying plants), which removes toxins and adds oxygen to the air. Babies can be grown in damp areas with indirect light: basically, the bathroom is their happy place.

Caring for your little plant: water the baby once a week and let the soil dry between waterings. If your plant's leaves start to fall off, it means they aren't being watered enough or they're getting too much water. Check soil and adjust irrigation as needed.

A warning: be careful with imbés, as they are highly toxic, being irritating to the mucous membranes. If ingested, it can pose serious health risks. Therefore, if you have children at home, it is not recommended to grow this plant.

In your office: lilies of the peace

Peace lilies are beautiful flowers that don't require much care or attention, best grown in indirect sunlight. Therefore, they are a great addition to decorating your desk or work table.

Caring for your little plant: water your plant once a week. If yellowish leaves appear, the plant may be getting too much sunlight.

A warning: like imbés, most lilies are toxic if ingested, and can be a dangerous plant for pets and small children. In this case, you can switch to orchids, which require similar care and are as beautiful as lilies.

On your balcony: plants of the genus aloe

These plants are a must in your garden's first aid kit. You can remove some leaves and use the plant's aloe for burns, cuts and scratches. They are great on awnings or balconies, as they need direct sunlight.

Caring for your little plant: check the soil once a week; if it is dry two centimeters below the surface, it needs to be watered.