There are many ways you can improve the air quality in your home – having sufficient ventilation, a good air purifier, and letting the fresh air in whenever possible. But another great choice is adding some air purifying indoor plants, which will help you remove some of the toxins and add a homely feeling to any space. Which ones should you pick?
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- English Ivy (Hedera Helix)
- Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
- Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii)
- Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Dracaena trifasciata)
English Ivy (Hedera Helix)
English Ivy is definitely a strong candidate. It can remove benzene, xylene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, toluene, trichloroethylene, and more. As it absorbs humidity, it may also help with mold, especially in bathrooms. Even though it is beautiful and helpful, Hedera Helix is toxic to animals, so don’t buy it if you have pets.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)
Chlorophytum Comosum is a star among plants that purify the air as it can eliminate carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and xylene from your house and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. Just keep it away from direct sunlight, and you’ll be okay. Spider Plant is also safe for children and animals.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Peace lilies are not only beautiful and fragrant but helpful as well. In NASA tests, they ranked among the three best air purifying plants thanks to their ability to remove formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, ammonia, and other pollutants from the air. They prefer bright and filtered light and grow best in warm, humid climates. Make sure to place peace lilies away from pets.
Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii)
Gerbera Daisy is also among the top air purifying house plants. Why? NASA studies have shown that in just 24 hours, it can absorb 67% of benzene, 50% of airborne formaldehyde, and 35% of trichloroethylene! On top of being a great filter, Gerbera Daisies are pet safe.
Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Dracaena trifasciata)
The Dracaena family includes plenty of air purifier plants, and Mother-in-Law’s Tongue is one of the best examples. This particular succulent is excellent at filtering formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, toluene, and trichloroethylene out of the air. What’s important, it’s one of the very few plants that release oxygen at night, so placing it in your bedroom can highly improve the quality of the air and your sleep. However, keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Which air purifying plants will you choose for your own house?
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