Air pollution is a common environmental problem all around the world and people are suffering because of it.
Knowing the damage that bad air can inflict upon us, it’s good to know that there are some beautiful and good-looking plants you can keep indoors and they will help you purify the air you breathe.
In addition to one of the most popular studies done by NASA that offers 10 top plants that clean the air optimally, there is another one as well.
This one has been done in 2008 in the Paharpur Business Center & the Software Tech Incubator Park in Delhi India.
They concluded that there are some indoor plants which are better in improving the quality of the air than others.
Below, check out the 5 plants you can place indoors and breathe a cleaner air!
5 Best Plants to Better the Indoor Air Quality, according to a Study
This study is important because the centre was 20 years old and spanned over 50,000 square feet and had 1200 plants and 300 workers.
After the end of the study, it was discovered it had the healthiest indoor air, compared to other buildings.
The study also found:
- Reduced risk of eye irritation
- Reduced risk of respiratory problems
- Reduced risk of headaches
- Reduced risk of asthma
- Reduced energy costs
- Higher worker productivity and fewer sick days
Areca Palm
This plant doesn’t just look pretty, but it can help you breathe a cleaner air in your home. It helps lower the pollution by dissolving compounds like formaldehyde and acetone.
Plus, it releases higher amounts of oxygen, thus helping to purify the air. For optimal results, place two palms in a 100-square-feet area.
Pothos
This beautiful tropical vine is considered potent against VOCs and toxins and it will help cleanse the air from formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and benzene.
Plus, by elevating the humidity in the air, it helps reduce the risk of colds and the flu as viruses have a harder time transmitting in a moist air.
Snake or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue
Same as a lot of other indoor succulents, snake plants help cleanse the air indoors.
But, their unique trait is that they’re one of the several plants able to transform CO2 into oxygen at night. So, it makes the perfect plant for decorating your bedrooms.
Rubber plant
This plant with stunning leathery dark green big leaves is also a great air cleaner. It will filter formaldehyde, VOCs, and carbon dioxide.
Ficus Benjamina
The weeping fig or the Ficus tree is a popular houseplant which also helps purify the indoor air. It was found beneficial in removing xylene, toluene, and formaldehyde from the air.
It wants to be placed in an area that has bright and indirect natural light and to be watered regularly.
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