Don’t worry if you’re all thumbs rather than green fingers: here are some low-maintenance plants to try

Houseplants aren’t just a way to make your home look better – according to research published this week, some of the most popular pot plants can also have a positive impact on the quality of the air.

Research from the University of Birmingham and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) found that in a small, poorly ventilated office measuring about 15 cubic metres, just five small plants reduced levels of the common air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2) by as much as 20%.

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