Bringing potted plants in your living space for decorative purposes is a trick that’s been used by interior designers for years, but did you know that our leafy friends are also powerful filters, which can easily purify the air around us? By choosing the right plant which can easily air purify the air for your home and offices, you can detoxify the air in your living spaces.

Indoor plants also have other air-boosting and health benefits. They make you feel better and relax, they can reduce mental fatigue and stress. They give an assist in breathing and help deter illness.

To give your living spaces a healthy breath of fresh air, The following plants are listed as being good at improving the quality of indoor air:

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

The Aloe Vera plant helps to remove harmful pollutants which are commonly known as VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). They take up carbon dioxide and provide abundant oxygen back into the air around it. It will provide an addition to your kitchen windowsill, as it loves a sunny spot.

It’s succulent, so it doesn’t require much water and is easy to maintain. While being placed in the kitchen, this succulent will purify the air of formaldehyde and benzene, which may be found in varnishes, detergents and floor finishes.

2. Areca Palm

Areca Palm

Areca palm indoor plants are the best air purifiers or indoor plants. This plant has not just filtered the air but also added moisture to the surroundings, leaving the air clean and fresh, absorbing all the toxins. The plant needs good light with proper aerated soil, and its lifespan is about 10 years. In the indoor condition, it grows up to 6-7 feet while in a wild condition it grows up to 100 feet. The Plant should not be exposed to direct sunlight as this can cause the leaves to yellow.

3. Elephant Ear Philodendron

Elephant Ear Philodendron

Just like aloe vera, elephant ear philodendron is a vining type of philodendron with long, heart-shaped leaves, prefers warmth, moisture and indirect light. This classic plant is among the most popular indoor plants and considered one of the easiest to grow. They require more space to grow them indoors since they tend to spread wide. With heart-shaped leaves, they look so good in your living room’s corner.

4. Bamboo or Reed Palm

 

Bamboo or Reed Palm

The long, elegant leaves of this sturdy palm sweep away toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, carbon monoxide, and chloroform. In addition to helping you breathe in the fresh air, it is an excellent spider mite repellant and filtering machines. They make great home additions as they are pet-friendly and are one of the few air cleaner plants that love a good dose of full sunlight. They will create a good charm in your balcony area.

5. Ficus

Ficus

According to NASA’s Clean Air research, Ficus Benjamina also known as the weeping fig was effective at cleansing toluene. This low-maintenance and evergreen plant can grow well both inside and outside. But make sure that, this common houseplant has also been shown to trigger allergies for sensitive people.

6. Boston Fern

Boston Fern

Boston Fern is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant, that can reach up to a height of 16-35 inches. It cleans the air from a cool location with high humidity and indirect light. The Boston Fern plant is known for its feathery ferns and lush foliage which are best displayed when hanging. They are good formaldehyde so it will eliminate the emissions. Boston ferns are relatively easy to grow, but they need a cool place for better growth.

7. English Ivy

English Ivy

You might recognize English ivy or European Ivy as the climber on many walls and trees outdoors, it can also grow in water. It is an easy-growing perennial vine that is particularly effective at reducing airborne fecal particles which makes it the perfect air purifier for your bathroom. English Ivy is effective at cleansing xylene, benzene, formaldehyde, and toluene from the air.

8. Dragon Tree

Dragon Tree

Xylene and Trichloroethylene are amongst the pollutants fought by this spiky, slow-growing plant. The Dragon Tree is an attractive addition to your arsenal of air-purifying houseplants, the leaves of the dragon tree have a bright red trim which adds a flash of color to your home. If you cut off the top there will be several branches growing in its place, and it will make your little dragon plant more interesting.

9. Red Emerald Philodendron

Red Emerald Philodendron

Red Emerald Philodendron is a hybrid sought for its burgundy-red leaves. It is one of the most common vining types of houseplants., which are the easiest philodendrons to care for and are leaders in removing toxic gases from indoor environments. The Red Emerald Red Emerald Philodendron needs warmth and humidity. You can stake it with water-absorbent poles.

10. Parlor Palm

Parlor Palm

A Parlor Palm is an elegant plant, and very easy to look after, with excellent air purifying qualities. They are undemanding in terms of water, light, humidity, temperature, and feed making them perfect for those who may like low-maintenance room-mates. It is also known as a cancer-causer remover and helps with all indoor air toxins, which is especially helpful if someone in your home smokes cigarettes.

11. Spider Plant

Spider Plant

Spider Plant is Known for its distinctive long striped leaves, it can also be a carbon monoxide eliminator. For those who are houseplant newbies, the resilient spider plant is a perfect choice. This is one of the few houseplants that are non-toxic to animals, so If you have pets it may be a good choice for you.

12. Rubber plants

Rubber plants

The Rubber plant is a burgundy evergreen plant, which originated from India. They’re very hardy plants which love bright, filtered light. They are also known as Ficus elastica Roxb. The plant has so beautiful plastic-like leaves which gives it a unique appearance and it will add an aesthetic sense in the room.

Although plants aren’t a substitute for ventilation, they can help you in detoxifying the air in your home. In the meantime, you can grab some benefit from the above houseplants and reduce toxins and gases in your home and offices.

As plants are so important for our lifestyle, and it also helps to decorate your home interior. You can also use Metal sheds in your garden area or backyards, to prevent your plants from sunlight. Metal buildings are less expensive and easy to install in your free space. Additionally, it is easier to construct with an open structure that may utilize for other works too so you will get more space for your works.

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