Unfortunately, no. Most of the articles, if they cite any evidence, claim that house plants<\/a> can be used in damp, humid rooms to prevent mouldy patches appearing. It is claimed that they can absorb moisture through their leaves, with water then travelling down to their roots. Peace lily, Boston fern, ivy<\/a>, spider plant<\/a> and orchid<\/a> are just some of the recommended mould-beating plants.<\/p>\n More on house plants\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The best trailing house plants<\/a><\/p>\n Unusual house plants to buy in 2022<\/a><\/p>\n How not to kill your house plants this winter<\/a><\/p>\n House plant care: the tools you need to look after your house plants<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> This just didn\u2019t add up here at Gardens Illustrated<\/em> so we contacted Guy Barter, chief horticulturalist at the RHS. He confirmed our suspicions.<\/p>\n \u2018Some internet sources suggest that plants absorb water thorough their leaves. This, I am afraid, is fanciful. It would save a lot of watering were it true.\u2019<\/p>\n He continued: \u2018I am not so sure how plants can beat mould. Houseplants emit water vapour during transpiration, an unavoidable part of photosynthesis, necessary for the plant\u2019s existence. This will contribute in a very small way to condensation in houses. I doubt they can avoid this contribution.\u2019 He pointed out that most domestic condensation comes from washing, cooking and people breathing.<\/p>\n Guy added: \u2018I very much doubt that plants emit any chemicals that suppress mould. On the whole plants and perhaps more importantly the organisms on the potting compost<\/a> absorb modest amounts of indoor pollutants, but not enough to significantly clean the air in most cases.\u2019<\/p>\n Guy also pointed out that in centrally heated houses the air tends to be rather dry and some moisture in the air is more comfortable for people and indeed for plants. \u2018To this extent plants make houses more comfortable, not to mention a modicum of oxygen from photosynthesis if they are in good light and adequately watered.\u2019<\/p>\n![\""Vanda\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/18\/2020\/12\/JI_300920_HousePlants_026-0c85e3f.jpg?quality=45&resize=556,556"\" "\\"\"Vanda\\"")
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