Top 10 Air Purifying Indoor Plants: Open the Pots of All Time Fresh Air
You clean floors and doors, windows and chairs. But what about air? How about a natural source of air-purifier at your home that gives you some additional greenery and scenery? We are what we breathe. So here are some air purifying indoor plants that can help you get your share of fresh and purified air.
1. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller)
This easy-to-grow succulent doesn’t just carry healing properties. It shines as an air-purifier as it purifies the air of formaldehyde and benzene that ooze out from detergents, paints, cleaners, floor finishes, and varnishes.
2. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’)
Although known as Mother-in-law’s Tongue, this yellow-bordered succulent is a perfect fit for your bedroom. As it releases oxygen at night, kiss goodbye to your worries and embrace a goodnight sleep. It removes formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, toluene, and trichloroethylene from the air.
3. Heart-leaf Philodendron
Removing formaldehyde from the air, these glossy leaves are ready to thrive in your cosy corridors. Philodendron is easy to take care of, and its friendly nature can make it fit into any household.
4. Croton
How about some colourful corner in your living room? Corton’s nearly limitless foliage fills the space with vibrant vibes. It aids in filtering out airborne toxins.
This tropical beauty needs proper watering and humidity. Remember not to dull its brightness with over-watering.
5. Dieffenbachia (Dumb Canes)
With sufficient moisture, this bushy houseplant prospers its foliage. This lush plant takes toxins out of the air so you can breathe easy.
This Dumb Cane with green-bordered and light-shaded foliage can enrich the serenity of your study room.
6. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
This easy-to-grow plant comes in many varieties and suits almost every environment. It helps to filter out formaldehyde and xylene from the air.
Fertilise your Chinese Evergreen twice a year and provide it with a humid temperature.
7. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
This indoor plant makes the best air-purifier as it takes out formaldehyde and benzene. English Ivy makes a perfect climber for your balcony. Their dangling presence in hanging baskets offer a great look to your space.
8. Flamingo Lily (Anthurium andraeanum)
Many of you don’t know that this showy plant is a great air detoxifier. It cleanses ammonia, toluene, xylene and formaldehyde. Best suitable with humid and no direct sunlight areas, it decorates your kitchen or bathroom space.
9. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Being a moisty-soil lover, this plant has become an all-time favourite for houseplant lovers. It purifies benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and xylene.
With its serene appearance, it can earn its place anywhere at home.
10. Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
Like its warm colours, this plant loves a warm environment. Expert in removing benzene from the air, this plant makes a great décor on top of any table or at any window.
The pandemic has hit us very badly. Some of us are still working from home. We need fresh and purified air at home as much as we want it outdoors. Need some of the above magic pots at your home? Nation Bloom is here to blossom the way you breathe.
