How do I increase the room temperature with houseplants?

Huma
by Huma

I live in Delhi and suffer from Raynaud's disease...an auto immune allergy to cold. Please tell me a way to increase the average temperature around the house using plant

  3 answers
  • Michelle Leslie Michelle Leslie on Oct 16, 2018

    I'm so sorry to hear that. Hopefully this article will give you some tips on how to increase the room temperature using plants and they have a whole bunch of pther suggestions too - http://theconversation.com/five-ways-to-keep-your-home-warm-this-winter-34464

  • Mogie Mogie on Oct 16, 2018


    One of the many selling points for interior plants is their ability to increase humidity. Depending on the number of plants in a space, increased levels of humidity may be quite noticeable and very welcoming in the dead of winter! This is good news as air inside buildings is typically dry, even when warm.

    What’s the problem with dry air? Dry air contributes to skin irritations and itchy eyes. Breathing dry air can cause respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, nose bleeds and overall dehydration.

    Dry air can also lead to increased static electricity, leading to more mild shocks when touching metal. Finally, dry air can make the air feel cooler. For example, a temperature of 75 F with 20% humidity will feel similar in comfort to a temperature of 70 F and 80% humidity. With everyone wanting to reduce their heating bills and carbon footprint, higher humidity can have a profound impact in winter.

  • Mary Dodge Mary Dodge on Oct 16, 2018

    Add humidity. But not so much to create mold. Your plants will love it, too.