Plants That Help With Allergies
Allergies might be the bane of your life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a few houseplants to liven up your home.
Plenty of plants release little to no airborne pollen, and some have fantastic air-purifying qualities to give you cleaner air.
For instance, Snake plants release no pollen, and their sword-shaped leaves help to collect dust and pet air to reduce airborne allergens.
The easyplant self-watering pot ensures your allergen-friendly indoor plant thrives with minimal upkeep – refill the water reservoir once monthly and ensure it gets suitable lighting for a healthy plant all year.
So, which plants should you consider when you have allergies? Join us below to discover the best plants for allergies.
Plants and Allergies
Plants can trigger your allergies if you are sensitive to pollen.
Houseplants with a high pollen count can trigger your pollen allergy like the freshest summer's day because the combination of a pollen-producing plant and a confined space creates a concentrated environment of allergens.
You can manage your plant allergy by avoiding species that flower frequently or release significant amounts of pollen into the air.
Air circulation and ventilation also help disperse pollen, but it isn’t realistic to constantly run air conditioning and purification systems.
Your best bet is to choose allergen-friendly plants, and the good news is that you have plenty of beautiful options.
When Your Plant Isn’t to Blame
Before blaming your houseplants, consider that indoor allergies usually stem from other sources lurking in your space.
Household dust mites thrive in carpets, bedding, and upholstery, while pet dander floats freely through the air and settles on surfaces.
Mold spores love damp areas like bathrooms and basements, and harsh cleaning products that contain chemicals can irritate your airways.
Your low-pollen houseplants might help by trapping these allergens on their leaves, which you can clean periodically with a damp cloth.
Allergy-Safe Plants to Consider
Snake Plants (Golden, Green)
Sword-shaped leaves pointing skyward make Snake Plants natural air purifiers, trapping dust and allergens between their sturdy foliage. Since they release virtually no pollen and rarely flower indoors, you won't need to worry about allergic reactions.
These hardy plants thrive in any lighting condition, including spaces without natural light, and the easyplant self-watering pot extends watering to every two months.
Your snake plant's leaves can be gently wiped clean with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dust, maintaining its air-purifying efficiency.
Philodendron Varieties
Philodendrons excel at removing indoor air pollutants while producing no airborne allergens (a double combination perfect for your allergies).
Their glossy heart-shaped leaves trap dust particles that would otherwise float around your space. Position your philodendron in bright, indirect light, and refill the easyplant pot monthly for optimal growth.
Pothos Varieties (Jade, Marble)
Breathing easier is second nature with a Pothos plant in your space. These trailing beauties excel at removing common indoor pollutants like formaldehyde while producing no allergenic pollen. Your pothos will thrive in any lighting condition, making it perfect for bedrooms, offices, and other spaces where you want good air quality.
The easyplant system ensures proper hydration with monthly watering, letting you focus on enjoying cleaner air rather than maintenance.
ZZ Plant
Forget about pollen concerns with the ZZ Plant's thick, waxy leaves that naturally repel dust and allergens. This striking houseplant rarely flowers indoors, making it perfect for allergy sufferers seeking cleaner air.
Your ZZ plant adapts to any lighting condition, even spaces without natural light, while the easyplant pot requires refilling only every two months. Its natural resistance to pests means you won't need potentially irritating pest control products.
Chinese Evergreen
Combat indoor allergies with the Chinese Evergreen’s broad, dust-trapping leaves, which help purify the air naturally. These tropical beauties thrive in low to bright indirect light, perfect for bedrooms where air quality is crucial for peaceful sleep.
Your aglaonema needs monthly watering with the easyplant pot, and its slow growth means less leaf cleanup. A variety of patterns and colors are available, letting you choose the perfect plant for your space while maintaining allergy-friendly benefits.
Ponytail Palm
The Ponytail Palm's long, thin leaves cascade like a fountain, producing no pollen or problematic allergens.
Your new palm requires bright indirect light to thrive, although it adapts well to direct sunlight. The easyplant self-watering pot makes maintenance effortless – refill monthly and watch this distinctive palm flourish. Its unique trunk stores water naturally, making it extra forgiving if you forget a watering cycle.
Cast Iron Plant
Built tough against allergies, the Cast Iron Plant earns its name through incredible resilience and air-purifying prowess.
You'll appreciate how its broad, dust-trapping leaves can be easily wiped clean to maintain optimal air quality. Place your cast iron plant somewhere with low to bright indirect light and refill the easyplant pot monthly for steady growth.
This allergen-friendly champion rarely flowers indoors. When it does, the flowers are small, ensuring your space stays sneeze-free all year round.
How to Choose an Allergy-Safe Plant
Plant Size
Finding the perfect spot shapes your plant choice – a small snake plant fits snugly on your desk, while a towering ZZ plant commands attention in room corners.
Your windowsills welcome compact varieties like Chinese evergreen, whereas floating shelves need trailing plants like Pothos to cascade beautifully. Adding an easyplant stand instantly elevates shorter plants, allowing you to showcase them anywhere while saving surface space from watermarks.
Lighting
Look at your rooms and see how the sunlight moves through them to match plants with perfect positions.
Your bright south-facing windows welcome sun-loving Ponytail Palms, while north-facing spots suit shade-tolerant Cast Iron Plants.
Some allergen-friendly champions, like the Snake Plant, adapt to any lighting, from direct rays to dim corners. ZZ Plants thrive in spaces without natural light, offering endless placement options.
Appearance
Each allergy-safe plant brings unique visual appeal to your space. Philodendron leaves stretch outward as they climb, while Snake Plants grow tall with striking vertical lines.
You'll watch Pothos vines trail elegantly from high places, and the Chinese Evergreen's compact form stays neat on tabletops.
Colors range from deep forest greens to variegated patterns that brighten with proper light exposure. Your plant's growth habits shape how it fills and transforms its chosen spot.
Enjoy Allergy-Free Greenery with easyplant
Pollen allergies are no problem with the right plants.
easyplant offers all the allergy-friendly species in this article, plus many more in small, medium, large, and huge sizes to transform your home or office.
Some of these are also pet and child-friendly plants, making them fantastic for family homes and communal areas in commercial buildings.
You can check out the latest easyplant collections here.
