Three gorgeous houseplants that will banish condensation and mould in your home

26 September 2023 , 10:22

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A snake plant (left) and ivy (right) could help banish condensation from your home (stock image) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

With the weather getting colder, you might find that your windows and glass will be covered with condensation. This is a normal phenomenon when the warm air from inside hits the cold glass window - and while this won't happen as much if your home is properly insulated and ventilated - it is still a problem for a lot of homes. If left untreated it can cause a number of health issues - including asthma or bronchitis.

Luckily, there are several things you can do to improve the air quality and humidity levels in your home - and it's as simple as investing in three gorgeous plants. As well as "looking pretty", these houseplants have added practical benefits of regulating humidity levels, reducing condensation, and preventing mould.

Ferns thrive in moist condition (stock image) (Getty Images)

Rikki Fothergill at Big Bathroom Shop has used Pinterest trends to find the most-searched for houseplants over the month and come up with three suggestions that should be included in your home if your aim is to reduce condensation. According to Rikki, Ivy is one of the "easiest houseplants" to keep and "one of the best for cleansing the air".

Speaking to The Express, he added: "They enjoy warm and humid environments, so they are great for bathrooms. They also don’t need too much sunlight and can survive well within the shade, making them ideal for those with windowless bathrooms, or those with smaller windows, unlike many other houseplants. Ivy's ability to cleanse the air is particularly impressive, with reports of English ivy tackling up to 78 percent of airborne mould."

It's important to keep in mind that the English Ivy is toxic to pets. You should also consider getting a fern - but some are better than others when it comes to fighting damp conditions. Rikki recommends getting Boston or Sword Ferns, as they are "preferable for tackling condensation". The plants thrive in moist climates and will naturally absorb the moisture in the air and balance out humidity levels. Rikki recommends keeping them in your bathroom or kitchen, as some sorts tend to require a certain level of humidity.

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Lastly, Rikki recommends the spider plant, which is a robust, low-maintenance plant known to improve a humid environment. It effectively cleans "indoor and contained air" by absorbing chemicals. The expert recommends putting these on a windowsill, where they can "soak up more natural light and drape beautifully down towards your bath or sink".

Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz