Beat Post-Diwali Pollution: Best Plants for Small Delhi Homes

Rohit lives in South Delhi. Every year, Diwali comes with the lights, the sweet and the smoke. Last year, after the festival, he stepped out on his tiny balcony and coughed. “Ugh, the air is horrible,” he groaned. That’s when he decided: enough complaining. It was time to bring the outdoors inside — or at least make his small apartment breathe better. 

He started with Gardengram indoor plants. Tiny pots that promised to clean air and survive in small spaces. Rohit wasn’t much of a gardener, but he figured: “Let’s give it a shot.” 

Tip 1: Snake Plant is Your Apartment Hero 

First, he got a snake plant for the living room. People rave about it online, but he didn’t care about that — he just wanted something easy. And guess what? It barely needs water, can sit in low light, and somehow makes the air feel cleaner. 

Bonus: his mother-in-law commented on how “fresh” the room smelled. Rohit 
grinned. Victory. 

Tip 2: Aloe Vera for Windowsills 

Next, he put a small aloe vera on the windowsill near the kitchen. “Why?” he asked himself. Well, it’s a hardy plant, it doesn’t demand attention, and when cooking with oils or spices, the leaves add a tiny green vibe to the counter. Plus, he’d read somewhere that aloe helps filter air. Win-win. 

Tip 3: Money Plant by the Entrance 

Then, he added a Money Plant near the door. Not because of superstition (well, maybe a little), but because he noticed that the morning sun hits that corner. The plant perked up immediately, and somehow, his cramped hallway felt more welcoming. 

Tip 4: Group Plants, Even in Tiny Corners 

Rohit learned the hard way that a single plant isn’t magical. He grouped his snake plant, aloe, and a small peace lily together on a corner shelf. Suddenly, the air felt… lighter. He joked to his roommate, “It’s like having a mini forest in a shoebox apartment.” 

Quick Reminders for Small Delhi Homes: 
• Rotate the plants: So all leaves get sunlight. 
• Wipe leaves after smoke: Post-fireworks, dust and soot settle. A quick damp cloth keeps them happy. 
• Don’t crowd: Even a couple of small pots can do wonders; don’t make it look like a jungle in a tiny room. 
By the end of the week, Rohit noticed a change. His coughs were less frequent, the living room smelled fresher, and the balcony finally felt like a place to relax — not just a landing for Diwali leftovers. He even started brewing tea on the balcony in the evenings, enjoying the little greenery he had curated. And that’s the thing: you don’t need a big terrace or a fancy garden to fight post-Diwali pollution. A few carefully placed Gardengram plants — snake plant, aloe vera, money plant, peace lily — can make a huge difference. 

If you live in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, or anywhere in North India, try it this year. Get your indoor plants from Gardengram, find sunny nooks or window corners, and slowly watch your small apartment transform. The smoke won’t vanish magically, but your little green friends will make your home feel fresher, calmer, and more alive.