Air-purifying plants are natural wonders, and these plants in your home actually filter toxins from the air. The growing body of scientific evidence indicates, according to the Environmental Protective Agency, that the air in our homes “can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities,” which means that we need these plants more than ever.
In combating various forms of indoor air pollution, different plants are healthier, so your best bet is to grow a variety of these plants so that they can work together to battle all types of toxins. Some of those toxins, what are they?
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) analysis has found that certain plants are adequate of filtering toxins such as:
- Toluene (commonly found in stain removers, oils, paints, paint thinner, paintbrush cleaner, nail polish, and inks)
- Carbon monoxide (commonly found in vehicle, fireplace, stove, and furnace fumes)
- Styrene (commonly found in carpet backing, fiberglass, packaging, home insulation, wiring insulation, and drinking cups)
- Benzene (commonly found in varnishes, detergents, rubber, paints, plastics, inks, oils, detergents, dyes, gasoline, and floor finishes)
- Trichloroethylene (commonly found in printing inks, varnishes, adhesive, and lacquer)
- Formaldehyde (commonly found in paper towels, facial tissues, tobacco smoke, gas stoves, adhesive binders in floor coverings, carpet backing, and grocery bags)
- Ammonia (commonly found in cleaning products)
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In addition to the particular toxins each helps to filter, read on to learn about the 15 best air-purifying plants:
1. English Ivy
This perennial climbing evergreen can grow up to 50 feet tall. English ivy can minimize particles of fecal matter and mold in the air, in addition to eliminating contaminants, studies have shown.
English ivy filters toxins including:
– formaldehyde
– xylene
– toluene
– benzene
2. Dracaena Warneckii
A Dracaena can also apparently boost attention span and increase memory, in addition to purifying the air, making it ideal for your home office.
Dracaenas filter toxins including:
– formaldehyde
– xylene
– trichloroethene
– benzene
3. Barberton Daisy (Gerbera Daisy)
One of the happiest flowers is created by this flowering plant, and it is also a good air purifier. Toxins that filter Barberton daisies include:
– formaldehyde
– benzene
– trichloroethylene
4. Aloe Vera
This amazingly flexible plant is as fantastic at clearing the air as it is at calming cuts and burns. Toxins are filtered by Aloe Vera, including:
– benzene
– formaldehyde
– carbon monoxide
5. Rubber Tree
Rubber trees can generate tons of oxygen, whether in burgundy or standard green, more than any other plant, in fact! The rubber tree effectively eliminates mold spores and bacteria from the air, in addition to producing oxygen and removing air toxins (by up to 60 percent ). To protect its soil, fighting off mold and bacteria is part of the plant’s defense mechanism.
Toxins are filtered by rubber trees, including:
– formaldehyde
6. Algonema Silver Bay Chinese Evergreen
These “Chinese evergreens,” which are happy in any light, are known to improve productivity, focus, and memory while also reducing stress and improving mood. Pink, red, orange, yellow, and grey are only a few of the colors available in Chinese evergreens.
Chinese evergreens filter toxins including:
– benzene
– formaldehyde
– carbon monoxide
– trichloroethylene
7. Snake Plant
Snake plants are simple to grow and thrive in a wide range of lighting conditions. They’re sturdy and statuesque, so they don’t take up much space in terms of width, and they’re also one of the most effective air purifiers.
Snake plants filter toxins including:
– benzene
– formaldehyde
– trichloroethylene
– xylene
8. Boston Fern
The fluttering The Boston fern looks amazing in a pot or as a hanging vine. These plants can also be grown outside in the open air, but they’re more commonly found indoors.
Boston ferns filter toxins including:
– formaldehyde
– xylene
9. Golden Pothos
This leafy vine can be suspended in mid-air or placed on a shelf and allowed to climb all the way across it. It grows slowly in low light or fluorescent light and is also known as Devil’s Ivy. It’s one of the most simple plants to care for.
Golden pothos plants filter toxins including:
– toluene
– formaldehyde
– xylene
– trichloroethene
– benzene
10. Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina)
This ficus family member can grow up to three feet tall and resembles a small tree, but it’s actually a herb. The miniature version can reach a height of three feet, while the standard version can reach a height of ten feet.
Weeping figs filter toxins including:
– benzene
– formaldehyde
– trichloroethylene
11. Peace Lily
Beginning in the summer, this spectacular plant grows up to 16 inches tall and blooms with beautiful white blooms.
Peace lilies filter toxins including:
– benzene
– trichloroethylene
– formaldehyde
12. Bamboo Palm
Since this plant thrives in humid environments, it’s a good idea to have one in your bathroom. A bamboo palm can grow taller as it receives more sun. The fluffy-leaved beauty can reach a height of 4–12 feet when fully grown. Some palms, such as the parlor palm and the lady palm, purify the air as well.
Bamboo palms filter toxins including:
– ammonia
– formaldehyde
– xylene
– toluene
13. Philodendron Heartleaf
Philodendrons (such as heart-leaf, elephant-ear, and sellous philodendrons) are excellent air purifiers.
Philodendrons filter toxins including:
– formaldehyde
14. Anthurium Scherzerianum (Flamingo Lily)
The blooms of this colorful plant resemble flamingos which is why it’s also known as the “Flamingo Lily.”
Filters toxins including:
– ammonia
– toluene
– formaldehyde
15. Spider Plant
Spider plants are beautiful, sprawling greens that clean the air while still being pet-friendly. In a NASA analysis, spider plants were found to be capable of removing 95 percent of chemicals from the air in just 24 hours.
Spider plants filter toxins including:
– carbon monoxide
– benzene
– styrene
– formaldehyde
– xylene
– toluene
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