Plants are one of the most essential living beings when it comes to maintaining life on earth. Their ability to purify and provide the world with oxygen (which we and almost every other creature living on earth depend on to breathe). On top of that, plants can actually reduce stress and provide some properties that are beneficial for our overall health.
Keeping plants close by is a good idea because you’ll be providing fresh and clean air to you and to your family to breath especially if you have them indoors. What’s better than plants is nice smelling plants that give pure, clean air and a nice refreshing smell. Without further ado, here are 7 of best-smelling houseplants ever.
1. Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is one of the best smelling plants that come from the mint family. Although lemon balm does not look that attractive, it can produce an incredible citrus smell that can refresh the air. Lemon balm is an easy to grow plant that does not need much attention and care at all. All you have to do is put it at a location that has at least a 5-hour sunlight exposure each and every day.
2. English Lavender
Lavender is an incredible plant that has tons of health benefits and household uses. Overall, lavender is an incredible plant, but the English lavender seems to be the most outstanding kind becomes of the unique smell that sets it apart from its siblings. Make sure to keep it exposed to sunlight and air constantly (additional tip: English lavender favors a spacious pot with a few inches between monthly feeding and plantings).
3. White Jasmine
White jasmine does not stand out because of its incredible and unique look, but because of its incredible smell that sends you back to summertime when it’s wintertime. Jasmine prefers humid and sunny areas, so make sure to give it what it needs.
4. Gardenia
Gardenia is a little bit tough to grow, but the smell it generates is definitely worth the trouble. Despite its bad reputation, gardenia can be a good smelling addition to your plant collections. Before you decide to go and get yourself one, keep in mind that it needs temperatures above 60 °F, bright indirect light, moist growing medium, acidic soil, and bi-weekly feedings.
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