Refreshing Your Home with Plants
Living in Korea often means dealing with Fine Dust (미세먼지, mise-meonji), which can make it difficult to ventilate your home. For those staying in studio apartments or cozy spaces, keeping the air fresh is a top priority. Instead of relying solely on machines, why not introduce a Pet Plant (반려 식물, ballyeo-singmul)? These natural air purifiers add beauty to your space while actively filtering out pollutants.
Best Plants for Every Room
Each plant has unique strengths, so placing them in the right spot can maximize their benefits. Here are our top recommendations for a healthier home environment.
Bedroom: Snake Plant (산세베리아, sanseberia)
This plant is unique because it releases oxygen at night, making it the perfect companion for a good night’s sleep. It is incredibly resilient and requires very little maintenance.
Living Room: Areca Palm (아레카야자, areka-yaja)
The Areca Palm is a natural humidifier that adds moisture to the air. It is highly effective at removing toxins and thrives in the open spaces of a living room.
Kitchen: Golden Pothos (스킨답서스, seukindapseoseu)
Known for its ability to absorb carbon monoxide, the Pothos is ideal for the kitchen area. It grows well even in low-light conditions and is very hard to kill.
Plant Care and Purification Tips
Plants breathe through thousands of tiny pores on their leaves called Stomata. They take in pollutants through these pores and release fresh oxygen back into your room.
To keep this process efficient, you must manage Dust (먼지, meonji) regularly. When dust settles on the leaves, it blocks the plant's ability to breathe. Simply wipe the leaves with a damp cloth once a week to keep them healthy. Additionally, ensure your plants get enough Sunlight (채광, chaegwang) and occasional Ventilation (통풍, tongpung) on clear days to keep their energy levels high.
Quick Korean Dictionary
미세먼지 (mise-meonji): Fine Dust
반려 식물 (ballyeo-singmul): Pet Plant
공기 정화 (gonggi-jeonghwa): Air Purification
채광 (chaegwang): Sunlight
통풍 (tongpung): Ventilation
먼지 (meonji): Dust
Better Living with Enkostay
A fresh and green home environment is key to a high quality of life in Korea. We hope these plants bring both clean air and comfort to your daily routine. Enkostay connects international residents with various hosts and stays to ensure a comfortable stay in Korea. Visit Enkostay to find a home that perfectly matches your lifestyle. 🏠