When the weather is warm outside, some may feel the need to place some nature into their homes. While the extra greenery is lovely, for some people, this idea has the potential to make them utterly miserable, and even sick. Their allergies being the deciding force behind this, which is why many allergy-sufferers aren’t usually thinking about the type of houseplant they want inside their home. Instead, it’s quite the opposite. However, even though some plants do aggravate those with asthma and allergies, not all plants are created equal. Knowing what the worst house plants for your allergies are, and which plants are considered to be hypoallergenic can save you a lot of trouble.
What are the symptoms of a plant allergy?
When you are suffering from a plant allergy, the common allergy symptoms include:
• Tiredness
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Congestion
• Red, itchy eyes
• Watery eyes
• Puffy eyes
• Dark bags under eyes
There are many good reasons why you should have some greenery indoors, especially considering many houseplants can actually be beneficial, even for allergy sufferers. In fact, some are quite effective at purifying the air, but that’s not always the case. Being able to identify the worst house plants for your allergies will help you feel and breathe better. So, if you are looking to add some greenery indoors, but suffer from allergies or asthma, make sure you limit or avoid these houseplants.
• Ferns
• Ficus (Weeping Fig)
• Orchids
• Pine
• African Violets
• English Ivy
• Roses
• Flowering maple
• Palm Tree (Male)
• Daisies
• Yucca
• Queen Anne’s Lace
• Juniper (Bonsai)
• Chrysanthemums
• Marigold
• Chamomile
• Spider Plants
• Sunflowers
• Hyacinth
• Any over-watered plant (overwatering can lead to mold and fungus in the soil!)
If you are wondering what is considered to be an allergy-friendly houseplant, check out this helpful list of allergy-friendly plants: