50 Houseplants That Are Healthy to Keep at Home

14. Alocasia, with its big, bold leaves, is an excellent air purifier.

The Alocasia family is truly unique. The plants grow from bulbs and sometimes go dormant over the winter, unlike the vast majority of houseplants. They have large, textured leaves that often feature strange colors or even metallic finishes, like in the Alocasia cuprea, which looks stunningly like burnished copper. Their wealth of large, thick leaves makes them excellent at producing oxygen for your indoor environment. They thrive in humid conditions and would never turn down a daily misting. They are prone to overwatering, so take care when watering to allow the bulbs and roots to become rotten.