There are many ways to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, but few are as effective and easy as swapping out the plants in your home. If you’re looking for ways to make your indoor air smell fresh, check out this article for 12 of the best smelling houseplants that will be sure to do the trick!
12 Best Smelling Houseplants to Refresh the Air in Your Home
1. Snake Plant
Snake plants are well known for their ability to absorb moisture in a variety of environments. Did you know that they can also flower?
When Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ does flower, it will fill your home with intense fragrance in no time.
2. African Gardenia
African Gardenias are one of the most beautiful flowers out there. They have a sweet smell and dense white petals. They’re also easy to grow, even if they have some shade.
3. Jasmine
The yellow star jasmine is a flowering vine that smells amazing and can create a beautiful decorative touch in your home. It should be placed in a sunny spot where it will grow its best.
4. Lavender
To ensure that the plant will grow well indoors, give it plenty of natural light. This will help it bloom profusely and you’ll have a more fragrant house.
5. Orchid
The corsage orchids are a flower that only blooms once in their lifetime. They emit strong fragrance that can fill the entire house within minutes.
Some best aromatic options for this type of plant include ‘Sakura Candy’, ‘ Little Mermaid’ ,and Yucatan Magenta.
6. Mint
Mint is an aromatic plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It has a refreshing scent and is often used in many different home decorating schemes.
Mint leaves have a very potent smell when you crush them up. It smells fantastic and will fill up your room with a natural scent of freshness, which is why we think it’s perfect for anytime of the day or night when we just need to relax.
7. Paperwhite Narcissus
Has your yard ever bloomed with Narcissus papyraceus bulbs? These hardy, sweet-smelling plants are easy to grow at home in a sunny room or a warm window of the porch.
8. Chinese Perfume Plant
This plant is popular for its sweet and lemony-scented flowers. It’s best to keep it near a window with southern exposure to thrive.
9. Basket Plant
The Basket Plant is a beautiful green flowering plant that can be grown in your home. The flowers emit a sweet fragrance, so you will love having them in your home near the plants!
10. Hoya
The world of Hoya plants is fascinating. They’re all different, with lots of brilliant colors and fragrant blooms. You can grow any one of these seven types in your home.
Some of the best smelling types are Hoya australis, Hoya carnosa Rubra aka ‘Krimson Princess’, and even some of the less common ones like obovata or retusa.
11. Four O’Clock
The Four O’Clock plant is popular among those who enjoy the delicate scent of jasmine. These plants require a lot of sun, so make sure to put them in a window box with plenty of room for air circulation.
12. Madagascar Jasmine
The fragrance of this plant is light and airy, with a floral scent that reminds me of summer. The dark green leaves contrast beautifully against the glossy white petals. It likes to be in a warm environment with bright indirect light.