TOP 5 INDOOR PLANTS FOR BEST AIR PURIFICATION

Houseplants do not only look lovely when planted indoors. Most of them serve a double purpose of purifying the air within our living space. We spend a lot of time indoors, making healthy indoor air quality a top priority. Some indoor plants can reduce indoor air pollutants, including formaldehyde. Great news for lovers of houseplants like snake plant. Read on to find out our top 5 air-purifying plants that aid in the removal of pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and carbon monoxide.

1. SNAKE PLANT

With this plant in your bedroom, you're in for a great night's sleep. Also known as Mother-in-Law's Tongue, this yellow-tipped succulent releases oxygen at night, helping you to breathe better while sleeping. It is one of the best plants for filtering the air of formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, toluene, and trichloroethylene.

2. PEACE LILLY

A long-time favorite for houseplant lovers, the Peace Lily is one of the top air purifying plants as it can help filter out certain harmful compounds. If you do plan on adding this one to your plant collection, it's worth knowing that it is poisonous to cats and dogs.

Pro Tip: Peace lilies can tolerate short periods of dry soil, but their leaves will start to brown if neglected for too long. To keep it thriving, place it in bright, indirect light and keep the soil consistently moist.

3. SPIDER PLANT

For those of you who are houseplant newbies, the resilient spider plant is a perfect choice. It will quietly battle toxins including carbon monoxide and xylene, a solvent used in the printing and rubber industries. If you have pets, this is one of the few houseplants that are non-toxic to animals.

Pro Tip: You can also repot the tiny 'spiderettes' and grow a whole family of plants that will pretty much take care of themselves... and you.

4. ALOE VERA

A healing aloe plant is a lovely addition to your kitchen windowsill, as it loves a sunny spot. While being on hand to soothe any kitchen burns, this succulent will be purifying the air of formaldehyde and benzene, found in varnishes, floor finishes, and detergents.

5. Rhaphis Palm( Lady palm)

This is one of the few plants that can help reduce levels of ammonia that can be found in a range of cleaning products. They are expensive to buy fully-grown so you might want to shop around for a smaller one or start from seed.

Pro Tip: Humidity-loving, this plant will be very happy in your bathroom.