As a brutal heat dome shatters temperature records across the Midwest, South, and East Coast, keeping our homes cool and comfortable has become a top priority. While blasting the AC is a standard go-to, certain houseplants offer a natural, budget-friendly way to help bring down indoor temperatures.
Plants achieve this through transpiration; a process where water travels up from the roots and evaporates through the leaves, acting like a built-in evaporative cooling system for your living space. Much like air-cleaning varieties, some houseplants are far more efficient at cooling their surroundings than others.
