A few air purifying plants can turn carbon dioxide and other airborne pollutants into fresh oxygen for our lungs even in a small flat with no balcony. These green air fresheners are not only great for living rooms – they are excellent in bedrooms and offices too. Poor air quality in your home can lead to dizziness, fatigue and even respiratory problems. But if you can’t afford an expensive air filter or a house in the countryside, do not worry.
Improve your indoor atmosphere and remove airborne toxins with these ten air purifying plants.
The Best Air Purifying Plants For Your Home
1. Aloe Vera
You are probably no stranger to the notion that Aloe Vera provides many health and beauty benefits due to its healing ability, making it a common plant for the home. However, it also provides air purifying abilities to help some common chemicals founds in household detergents, paint & glue. Aloe Vera works by releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide during the night – which means the air is being cleaned while you sleep!
2. Dragon Tree
Dragon trees are fun-looking: they have spiky green leaves with red edges. When placed at home, they add dynamism to your decor and purify your indoor air at the same time. This plant should be placed in a room with fair sunlight, and with a high ceiling because it slowly grows up to 8 ft. Dragon trees should be watered once per week, and the soil shouldn’t be very wet. This air purifying plant fights Trichloroethylene and Xylene from your indoor air. These toxins are found in paint, spot removers, cleaning fluids.
3. Weeping Fig
The evergreen weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) is a popular houseplant. It is particularly easy to care for, only requiring regular watering so that the leaves do not dry out. But the ficus tree is more than just a beautiful decoration: it also reduces air pollutants. Xylene, toluene and formaldehyde, which are commonly found in adhesives and paints, can evaporate and enter our atmosphere. The weeping fig, however, absorbs these substances, improving your indoor air.
4. Pothos
Arguably the easiest houseplant to care for, even seasoned plant enthusiasts appreciate it for its many varieties and beautiful heart shaped leaves. Pothos will tolerate lower light, humidity and temperature levels while being one of the best plants for removing all types of indoor toxins. While there are many different varieties of pothos, the color of the leaves will indicate the amount of light it prefers. The darker the leaves, the less light it requires to thrive.
5. Peace Lily
A popular houseplant that blooms indoor is the beautiful Peace Lily. These plants have unusual white flowers and have been identified as one of the top air purifying houseplants for removing harsh chemicals and purifying the air! They work by absorbing the airborne ‘toxins’ through their leaves, down into the roots and break them down in the soil.
