5 houseplants that can help cool a room – fight the heatwave naturally with these clever varieties

Living space with a bay window seat and an accent chair surrounded by houseplants.

Houseplants are a must-have in most homes; they look good, but in summer, did you know they can even help keep a room cooler?

The cooling properties of houseplants won't compete with the best fan at cooling down a bedroom fast. However, they can make a subtle difference, which, when temperatures are reaching 30 degrees, can be all you need to make the heat more bearable.