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One indoor plant can improve air quality, study finds
Veda Dante, June
2018
Australia is famed for its great outdoor lifestyle, yet as temperatures dive the appeal of curling up indoors to wait out winter is hard to resist for many.
Fortunately, it’s easy to counteract the negative effects of spending hours in stuffy, air-conditioned rooms with indoor plants – which are nature’s air purifiers as well as beautiful accessories in any room.
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After four years on the ABC’s Gardening Australia alongside Peter Cundall, horticulturalist Melissa King moved to Channel 7 to host the gardening segment on Melbourne Weekender.[/caption]
To prevent water leaking onto floors and other surfaces, indoor pots don’t come with drainage holes – so understanding how to water them is vital.[/caption]

Increase air quality and your wellbeing
Horticultural expert Melissa King says indoor plants are very effective at removing nasty air pollutants. “Filling your home with greenery not only makes you feel good, but just a few plants can significantly increase the air quality in a room,” says the popular TV host and Northcote Pottery ambassador. As it turns out, the more plants the better, so creating an urban jungle in your living room means the benefits are tenfold. Plants around the home can also significantly increase your wellbeing, making you feel calmer, more focused and positive about life. “Just five plants in a room can increase your sense of wellbeing by a whopping 60 per cent,” says Melissa. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="690"]