it goes without saying that oxygen is a requirement for survival the cells and major
organs in our body must take in oxygen in order to function properly with that said in general plants
play a key role in human survival because they are mass producers of oxygen out into the world
this explains why the air we breathe is often fresher and cleaner near trees forests
and other areas of large vegetation while most plants give off oxygen as a byproduct
of photosynthesis there are some that are more efficient at it than others
there are also some that are easy to maintain that make for great indoor plants to help purify
the air in your home and that is the topic of this video be sure to watch until the end
because there's one plant that not too many people know about so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
the first plant that we need to mention is the boston fern
the boston fern is a popular house plant that is known for its air purifying abilities
this tropical plant is native to swampy areas in the southeastern united states so it thrives
in humid environments this is an excellent plant for filtering out formaldehyde which is a common
indoor pollutant formaldehyde can be released from building materials cleaning products and even
some types of furniture researchers found that the boston firm was very effective at removing
formaldehyde from the air it is also one of the best plans for increasing humidity which can be
beneficial for people suffering from dry skin or sinus problems the next plant on our list
is the weeping fick the weeping fig is a popular indoor plant that is also great at purifying the
air we breathe it is native to southeast asia and india but can now be found in homes all over the
world this plant is especially good at removing pollutants like xylene and toluene from the air
toluene is a chemical that is released from paint thinners and other solvents
while xylene is found in cigarette smoke and gasoline fumes a study done by nasa found
that the weeping fig was able to remove both of these toxic chemicals from the air this makes it
an excellent choice for people who are looking to improve the air quality inside their homes
another plant that we should mention is aloe vera aloe vera is a succulent that is native to africa
but it is now grown all over the world this plant is known for its medicinal
properties and has been used to treat everything from burns to constipation
it is also known for its air purifying abilities and is often used as a natural air freshener
studies found that aloe vera is also effective in removing formaldehyde from the air this
plant is a low maintenance plant that does not require a lot of water or sunlight to thrive
this makes it an ideal choice for people who are looking for an easy to care for plant
that can purify air and produce more oxygen in their home next up on our list is the spider plant
spider plants are common house plants that are native to africa and asia
it gets its name from the long leaves that branch out from the center of the plant which
resemble the appearance of the spider researchers found that these plants are effective at removing
both carbon monoxide and xylene from the air they are also very easy to care for and can thrive in
both low and bright light conditions the gerbera daisy is another plant that we need to discuss
gerbera daisies are a type of flower native to south africa these beautiful flowers come in a
wide variety of colors including white pink yellow and orange a study found that gerbera daisies were
effective at removing benzene from the air benzene is a chemical that is found in tobacco smoke
and gasoline fumes and can be harmful to our health if we are exposed to it for too
long gerbera daisies are also known for their ability to increase oxygen production in a room
this makes them yet another excellent choice that you can consider adding to your home the
next plant on our list is the eureka pump eureka palms are tropical plants native to madagascar
these plants are often used as a decoration in homes and office buildings but many don't realize
that they are effective and have the ability to purify air and remove harmful chemicals this is
a claim that has been supported by multiple studies with that said eureka palms require
a lot of sunlight to thrive so they may not be the best choice for people who live in cooler climates
however if you do live in a warm climate and are looking for a beautiful oxygen producing
plant the eureka palm is an excellent choice and we couldn't have made this video without
mentioning the peace lily peace lilies are a type of flowering plant that is native to south america
these plants are known for their white flowers and their ability to increase the production of oxygen
in a room researchers believe that peace lilies are effective because their large leaves are able
to absorb more carbon dioxide and convert it into oxygen they have also been shown to remove harmful
chemicals from the air which makes them another great beautiful plant that you can consider
adding to your home or office golden pothos is another great plant that we need to talk about
it's a type of vine that is native to the islands of the south pacific
this is a popular low maintenance house plant found in the homes of many people around the world
pothos has been shown to remove harmful chemicals from the air and you should also
know that this plant is one of the largest consumers of carbon dioxide which means that
it's also one of the largest producers of oxygen pothos is another great choice for people who are
looking for an easy to care for plant which is why we had to include it here on our list
next up is the money plant chinese money plants are native to southwestern china it gets its name
from the round coin-shaped leaves that resemble the appearance of money one study found that
these plants were effective at removing harmful volatile organic compounds from the air money
plants are also known for their ability to produce large amounts of oxygen in fact researchers found
that they can even produce oxygen at night unlike other types of houseplants this makes them a great
choice to keep in your bedroom so that they can produce oxygen while you sleep the next plant
that we should mention is the snake plant snake plants are native to africa and asia and are known
for their tall green leaves that have a striped pattern this is where the plant gets its name as
the leaves resemble the skin of a snake plants are one of the best house plants for producing oxygen
in fact they are often used in hospitals and nursing homes because they can help improve the
air quality for sick patients they have also been shown to remove harmful chemicals from the air
making them another great choice for people who want to improve the air quality in their home
so just to give a quick recap the top 10 indoor plants for increasing oxygen
include the boston fern weeping fig aloe vera spider plant gerbera daisy eureka pond
peace lily golden pothos money plant and the snake plant but the question still remains
can plants actually purify the air in your home to give a brief answer yes indoor plants can purify
air which is a claim that has been backed up by multiple studies however some researchers
believe that the effects aren't very noticeable what this means is that while plants can help
to improve air quality they shouldn't be your only method for purifying the air in your home
you could also consider using an air purifier as well if you want to achieve the best results but
while the purifying benefits are debatable among some researchers it definitely wouldn't hurt to
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taken as medical advice again this video is for informational purposes only but hopefully you
learned a thing or two and hopefully you're now one step closer to improving your overall health
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so much for watching all the way to the end have a blessed day and as always breathe easy my friend
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