Fresh air is becoming a luxury with environmental pollution depleting air quality both in and
outdoors.
And one of the best ways to purify air indoors is: to use plants.
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Air-purifying plants are natural wonders as they clean toxins from the air in your home.
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that the air in our homes can be more polluted
than the outdoor air.
This means we need these plants now more than ever.
And not just that.
These plants inspire creativity, improve focus, protect mental health, serve as natural humidifiers,
and bring life to any space.
In today’s video, we will tell you the best indoor plants that purify the air.
From dracaena, spider plant, peace lily, ficus to boston fern and more, watch till the end
to learn about all of them.
Snake Plant: Don't let the name scare you.
The snake plant simply gets its name from the thin, upright leaves with irregular green
banding that look like—you guessed it—snakeskin.
Besides looking cool, this low-maintenance plant is known for surviving droughts, which
means it’s perfect for newbies.
Although the snake plant prefers bright light, it can survive indirect sun.
They have been shown to filter out nasty chemicals, like benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene,
xylene, and toluene.
So, breathe easy with these in your home.
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Dracaena: If you live a high-maintenance life—always on the go—you need an easy, low-maintenance
plant like the Dracaena.
It can easily adapt to different light, but try to avoid direct sun with this one.
The hardiest of these groups is Dracaena Lisa.
It can easily deal with indoor temperature and season change.
When it comes to purifying the air, though, the Dracaena Marginata is your best bet.
It removes benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and xylene.
Garden Mums: Popular and inexpensive in the fall, mums have beautiful blooms.
These perennials are also great if you love tending to your garden, since they’ll occasionally
require some deadheading, or pinching off the dead flower heads.
Display them in a cool spot with less than 10 hours of sunlight.
These plants are toxic to pets if eaten, so keep them out of reach.
You can plant them outside in spring once the danger of frost is gone.
They can get rid of pollutants like ammonia, benzene , formaldehyde and xylene.
Peace Lily: Peace lilies are relatively small compared to the other plants on our list,
so they’re ideal for compact spaces.
You should put them in a shady spot and keep the soil moist without overwatering.
Easy to grow, these plants will flower for much of the summer.
Just be aware that peace lilies do contribute some pollen and floral scents to the air.
They can clear pollutants like ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.
Spider Plant: Plants that give off instant jungle vibes, like the spider plant, are having
a serious moment right now.
And they're super easy to care for.
These plants need bright light, but not direct sun, perfect for a room with big windows.
This plant is fun to have around because it grows baby spiders, which can be easily propagated.
It's also a strong air purifier, removing both formaldehyde and xylene.
Rubber Tree: Whether in burgundy or green, rubber trees, also known as rubber plants
will produce lots of oxygen.
Much more than any other plant.
In addition to producing oxygen and eliminating air toxins, the rubber tree effectively removes
mold spores and bacteria from the air by up to 60%.
Fighting off mold and bacteria is part of the plant’s defense mechanism to protect
its soil.
Rubber trees can filter toxins like formaldehyde and benzene.
Aloe Vera: In addition to being easy to care for, aloe comes with some serious health wins.
The plant’s leaves contain a clear liquid full of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and
other compounds that have wound-healing, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
This is a good plant to keep in your kitchen window for quick burn relief.
Just break open a leaf to get to the goo.
It’s also great at cleaning pollutants like formaldehyde.
English Ivy: This easy growing, perennial vine, is particularly effective at reducing
airborne faecal particles.
This makes it the perfect air purifying plant for your bathroom or en suite.
In addition, studies have shown that the ivy can also help combat mold.
Provide your English ivy with generous watering and four hours of direct sunlight a day, and
it will return the love to you with clean, detoxified air.
Broad Lady Palm: This is one of the few plants that can help reduce levels of ammonia found
in cleaning products.
They are expensive to buy fully-grown so you might want to shop around for a smaller one
or start from seed.
Humidity loving, this plant will be very happy in your bathroom.
Ficus: The ficus is a tree native to southeast Asia and parts of Australia.
Indoors, it’s a hardy plant that can reach 10 feet.
Grow this low-maintenance beauty in bright, indirect light, and allow the soil to dry
out between waterings.
When the temps are well above freezing, this houseplant can also be taken outside to spruce
up your porch or patio.
It can remove pollutants like benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde.
Golden pothos: This plant may be as close as plants can get to indestructible.
It flourishes in a variety of conditions and can grow up to 8 feet long.
It’s also considered one of the most effective indoor air purifiers removing common toxins
like toluene, xylene and carbon monoxide.
Water when the soil is dry.
You can trim its tendrils when the plant gets too big.
But keep this plant out of reach for both cats and dogs as it can be toxic for them.
Bird’s Nest Fern: Having a bird’s nest fern in your home is an instant conversation
starter, thanks to its bright green, ripple-edged fronds.
You'll score major cool points with this signature-looking plant, especially if you put it in a hanging
planter.
Because it thrives in medium indirect light and a humid environment, it would do great
in a bathroom with a shower, as long as there are windows that receive natural light.
Ferns have been shown to filter formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene, so it's not a bad idea
to put one in your bathroom.
After all, that's where you're likely to use household toxins, like harsh cleaners, hairspray,
and nail polish remover that often contain these chemicals.
Bamboo Palms: This sturdy plant is known for its easy elegance and height.
It likes bright, but not direct sunlight, and does have preferences about its care.
It also adds a healthy dose of moisture into the air, making it a welcome addition in dry
winter months.
It can clean out air toxins like carbon monoxide, xylene, and chloroform.
Make sure to keep the soil moist for this plant.
Place where air circulates freely, and mist occasionally to prevent spider mites.
Bamboo palms are safe to keep in a house with pets.
While bamboo palms may not be harmful for your pet, there are foods that may be fatal
for your dog.
Learn more about such foods by watching “9 Foods That Will Kill Your Dog”
Now, back to the Best Plants For Purifying Indoor Air
Chinese Evergreen: These evergreen perennials are native to tropical forests in Asia.
In addition to looking patterned and colorful, they can remove many common toxins.
But caring for these plants may require extra attention.
Just make sure you allow the compost to almost dry out before watering again.
Chinese evergreens like high humidity, regular misting, and getting repotted every few years.
They are toxic to dogs.
They can eliminate toxins like benzene, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.
Areca Palm: As with all plants, the Areca Palm is biologically engineered to take in
carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
What sets it apart is its ability to also purify the environment it’s placed in, by
removing dangerous chemicals such as formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.
This plant does well in filtered light and needs to be watered often.
For one person, four shoulder-high plants should suffice.
It’s benefits are maximized when placed in the living room.
Gerbera Daisy: Arguably the prettiest entry on the list, the Gerbera Daisy is often used
as a decorative element in gardening.
However, it is also distinct for its ability to produce high levels of oxygen at night
while removing harmful chemicals, such as benzene and trichloroethylene.
Beneficial for those suffering from sleep apnea and breathing disorders, keep this one
on the nightstand for better sleep.
This plant prefers bright sunlight during the summer, spring and fall, and indirect
light during the winter.
It needs to be watered regularly with the soil being kept moist.
Due to the decorative nature of the flower, the amount is up to you.
Boston Fern: This easy to grow fern is known for its sword shaped fronds making it perfect
for a hanging basket or pedestal.
The Boston Fern thrives in humid environments and requires consistent moisture.
Keep them happy with regular misting, moist soil and position them in indirect sunlight
near windows, balconies and patios.
In winter cut the fronds back to about 2-inches to help regenerate.
It can easily remove toxins like formaldehyde and xylene.
While these indoor plants are great for keeping the air clean, there are others with their
own health benefits.
Learn more about them by:
Watching: 8 Healthiest Plants To Have In Your House
Or
Plants You Should Keep In Your Bedroom
These 2 videos will definitely help you pick the best plants for your house.
So go ahead and pick one, or watch both of them for maximum benefits.
Which is your favourite indoor plant?
Does it purify the air?
Let us know in the comments section below!