Breathe easy with our top five house plants

NOT just beautiful accessories in any room, indoor plants are also nature’s air purifiers, removing nasty pollutants from our homes.

The more plants the better, says horticulturist and Northcote Pottery ambassador, Melissa King.

“Creating an urban jungle in your living room means the benefits are tenfold,” she said.

“Plants around the home can also significantly increase your wellbeing, making you feel calmer, more focused and positive about life.

“Just five in a room can increase your sense of well being by a whopping 60 per cent.”

Here are our top five indoor houseplants