Other houseplants recommended by proponents included the jade plant, aloe vera, and orchid cactus. Often used for their healing properties, aloe vera plants also add a lot to the household.
While most plants need to be repotted every 12 to 18 months, aloe vera can live up to three years in the same pot.
Because aloe vera is a succulent, they require less water than other houseplants. Owners can water when the top few centimeters of compost are dry, allowing any excess to drain out.
Zach added: “Air plants too. They get nutrients from the air using only their leaves, rather than roots.