In a time of rising pollution and electricity costs, indoor greenery offers a refreshing and cost-effective solution. Embrace these natural wonders to create a soothing ambiance and significantly reduce your living expenses.
1. Snake Plant – Your Nighttime “Natural Air Purifier”
Why You Should Grow It:

With their sword-like leaves, snake plants are easy to grow, low-maintenance, and thrive indoors without demanding frequent watering.
Energy-Saving Benefits:
This plant ensures a cooler indoor climate, reducing reliance on air conditioning, especially at night. Placing a snake plant by your bedroom window or in a corner can lower the temperature by 1-2°C, resulting in a potential 10% reduction in AC electricity consumption.
Estimated Outcome: By decreasing the AC output by just 1-2°C daily, you can expect to save approximately VND 100,000–150,000 per month on electricity costs for a single bedroom.
2. Spider Plant – The “Dust-Busting Warrior”

Why You Should Grow It:
NASA ranked this plant among the best air-purifying species. It’s perfect for brightening up your living room, workspace, or balcony.
Energy-Saving Benefits:
Spider plants are natural humidifiers, alleviating the stuffy and dry atmosphere. By strategically placing several spider plants in enclosed spaces, you can maintain a balanced humidity level, leading to reduced AC usage and a noticeable drop in electricity costs.
Economic Efficiency:
In real-world trials, households with 5-7 spider plants in their living rooms and bedrooms saved a substantial VND 200,000–300,000 per month on electricity, especially during hot seasons.
3. Peace Lily – Harmonizing Air, Inviting Good Fortune
Why You Should Grow It:

This plant effectively balances humidity levels while absorbing ammonia, benzene, and pollutants from electronics, paint, and cleaning agents.
Climate Control Benefits:
Peace lilies create a soothing atmosphere, reducing the need for constant fan or AC usage. Try placing 1-2 peace lilies in your living room or near your workspace for a calming effect, along with reduced electricity costs.
Maximizing Its Benefits: Position the plant near a natural light source, such as a window, balcony, or skylight. Maintain moderate watering, avoiding both waterlogging and prolonged dryness. Weekly leaf cleaning enhances its air-purifying capacity.
As extreme weather conditions and soaring electricity prices persist, embracing nature’s wonders by introducing 1-3 suitable indoor plants can save you hundreds of thousands of dong each month. Take action today—choose a snake plant, spider plant, or peace lily, and experience the positive transformation nature has to offer.