10 Plants That Keep Your Home Cool Before Indian Summer Starts

If you live in India, you know the warning signs of summer: 

• The fan starts living on speed 5
• The floor feels warm by noon
• You begin negotiating with your AC as if it were a family member. 😅

But here’s the green hack that works every year: set up “cooling plants” before the heat peaks, ideally in late Feb/early March.

This helps them to settle in, grow stronger, and start doing their thing when summer actually hits. And yes, plants can genuinely make your home feel more comfortable. The summer plants for the home release moisture through transpiration. They can improve indoor humidity and create a fresher, cooler-feeling microclimate. They work best when strategically placed near sunny windows and balconies. 

This guide covers 10 cool plants you can actually buy from the Urvann collection to keep your home cool before the Indian summer starts.

10 Best Cool Plants That Keep Your Home Cool (Indian Summer-Friendly)

1.  Areca Palm (सुपारी का पाम) - The “Living Air Conditioner” Look

Areca Palm is perfect if you want instant tropical vibes and a plant that looks like it is cooling the room. Areca Palm transpires large amounts of water into the air, increasing humidity and keeping indoor air cool. This is also a popular indoor choice because of how it brings a touch of Madagascar into living rooms. 

2. Rubber Plant (रबर का पौधा) - Big Leaves = Big Impact

Rubber Plant is the “minimal effort, maximum decor” plant. The broad leaves of the Rubber Plant also help with moisture release and that fresh-room feeling. It’s one of those plants that offer various benefits, which makes it stand out from many other house plants. 

3. Snake Plant (स्नेक प्लांट)- Bedroom Champion

Snake plant is tough, stylish, and perfect if you forget watering (no judgment). Snake Plant is also a great bedroom pick because it releases small amounts of moisture and oxygen into the air at night. This makes the air feel fresher while you sleep. 

4. Aloe Vera (घृत कुमारी) - Sun-Lover With a Bonus

Aloe is like that friend who thrives in summer. It loves sunlight and stores water in its leaves. Aloe Vera is also handy for minor sunburn moments. It is also easy to grow and care for Aloe Vera plants. 

5. Peace Lily (शांति लिली) - Cool + Classy

Peace Lily brings that calm, spa-like vibe. Peace Lily also does well indoors and helps the air feel less dry, especially in warmer months. It is one of the plants alongside Areca Palm, Rubber Plant, Money Plant,  Snake Plant, which are good for Vastu for the bedroom. 

6. Golden Fern (पिवला फर्न) - Humidity Hero

Ferns are basically made for that “fresh after rain” feeling. Golden Ferns love moisture and can make a space feel more alive.

7. Fiddle Leaf Fig / Ficus lyrata (फिडल-लीफ फिग) - Window Warrior

This plant is a showstopper. Fiddle Leaf Fig can also act like a leafy shield against harsh rays when kept near a bright window. 

8) Bougainvillea (कागज़ का फूल) - Balcony Shade + Colour Bomb

This is your balcony cooling strategy plant. Train Bougainvillea along a grill/trellis, and you’ll get a natural green screen with pops of colour. If you are new to it, learning the simple steps to grow and care for Bougainvillea will help you get fuller growth and more blooms.

9. Spider Plant (सफेद मूसली) - Beginner-Friendly, Fast

Spider Plant is a classic because it adapts quickly, grows fast, and looks great on shelves or hanging pots. Spider Plants also release oxygen at night, which sets them apart from other plants. It is perfect for improving oxygen levels in Delhi homes. 

10) Money Plant (मनी प्लांट) - The “Green Curtain” Trick

Money Plant is the easiest way to create shade without construction. Let Money Plant trail across a window grill or curtain rod area for a natural screen. You can also explore the mind-blowing benefits of Money Plant to see why it’s one of the most loved plants for Indian homes.

5 Tips To Get Maximum “Cooling” From Plants 

Tip 1: Group Plants Together (Mini Jungle = Mini Microclimate)

Try a cluster of 3-5 plants in one corner instead of 1 plant per room. Grouping boosts humidity around that area and makes the room feel fresher.

Tip 2: Place Them Where Heat Enters First

Here are the strategic positions you can consider: 

• South/west windows: money plant + bougainvillea + areca (green curtain + big leaves)
  
• Living room: rubber plant + fiddle leaf fig (big-leaf shield)
  
• Bedroom: snake plant (low maintenance)

Tip 3: Water Timing Hack

Water in the early morning or after sunset, so moisture doesn’t evaporate too quickly during peak heat.

Tip 4: Keep Leaves Clean

Dust blocks light and reduces the plant’s efficiency. A quick wipe = happier plant.

Tip 5: AC Room Tip (Don’t Skip)

Most indoor plants can handle AC rooms, but you may need to watch humidity and avoid blasting cold air directly at them.

Ready To Prep Your Home Before Summer?

Summer is the season when you need your home to feel like a cool escape, not a heat trap

The smartest part is that you don't need a full makeover, just the right cool plants to keep at home. Start small:

• Pick 3 plants for one room
• Place them strategically in the pots along with quality soil, a basic gardening kit, and the right tools 
• Watch how your space feels in 2–3 weeks

And if you want the easy route: fresh plants delivered to your home—fast (because summer doesn’t wait).

Happy gardening 🌿

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which indoor plants keep rooms cool?

Plants that can make rooms feel cooler (by boosting humidity and acting as green shade) include:

• Areca Palm
• Rubber Plant
• Money Plant
• Snake Plant
• Aloe Vera
• Peace Lily
• Ferns
• Spider Plant

2. What are the best indoor plants for AC rooms?

Try Snake Plant, Aglaonema, Rubber Plant, Peace Lily, Spider Plant, and Money Plant. Keep them away from direct AC airflow and check soil moisture regularly.

3. Which plant gives 24 hours of oxygen?

No plant produces oxygen “24 hours” in a meaningful way. Most oxygen release happens in daylight. However, Snake Plant and Aloe Vera can release oxygen at night too (they’re often recommended for bedrooms).

4. How to keep a room cool in summer naturally in India?

Here are the best combos:

• Green curtain: Money Plant / Bougainvillea near windows
  
• Big-leaf plants: Rubber Plant / Areca Palm in living areas
  
• Humidity helpers: Ferns / Peace Lily

Also, use curtains, cross-ventilation, and heat-blocking window placement.

5. How many plants do you need to cool a room?

For a noticeable comfort difference, try 3–5 medium plants (or 1–2 large plants) in the area where you spend the most time. Grouping works better than spreading single plants everywhere.

6. What are the cooling plants for buildings?

For buildings and balconies, the best “cooling” plants are the ones that create shade coverage:

• Bougainvillea (trellis/green wall)
• Money Plant (window curtain)
• Areca Palm (balcony screening)
• Dense foliage plants placed along sun-facing walls

7. Which plants are recommended by NASA?

The plants listed above are also recommended by NASA for cooling.