Indoor plants are not only decorative, but they can also purify the air in our homes or offices. They easily reduce the concentration of pollutants indoors, even dealing with benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, and xylene.
Even NASA uses these plants as natural air filters. By placing several of these helpful indoor plants around your home or workplace, you can create a kind of biofilter. AdmiGram.com will tell you about the most hardworking and beneficial indoor plants.
Best indoor plants that purify the air
Spathiphyllum ‘Mauna Loa’
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This indoor flower is characterized by large, green leaves and elegant white inflorescences. It can grow up to 50 centimeters (20 inches) in height. It is valued not only for its beauty but also for its ease of care. It can thrive in low-light conditions.
- Light: Bright to semi-shaded; direct sunlight should be shaded.
- Watering: Abundant; reduce in winter. The soil should not dry out or remain over-watered for long periods.
- Temperature: Heat-loving; during growth, not below 22 °C (72 °F), in winter not below 16 °C (60 °F).
Removes: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, ammonia.
Chamaedorea elegans
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Parlour Palm is a small and beautiful decorative palm that is perfect for enhancing any interior. It has graceful, feathery leaves and is easy to grow in indoor conditions.
- Light: Bright or semi-shaded.
- Watering: Abundant watering in summer, reduce in winter. Occasionally spraying is beneficial.
- Temperature: Summer 20 °C (68 °F), winter not below 12 °C (54 °F).
Removes: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, ammonia.
Chrysanthemum morifolium
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Chrysanthemum is known as the ‘golden flower’. Translated from Greek, ‘chryso’ means gold, and ‘anthemon’ means flower. It’s a very resilient flower that can be grown indoors in large flower pots.
- Light: Partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Watering: Two to three times a week depending on the climate, soil should not dry out completely.
- Temperature: Ideal temperature is 18°C (65°F).
Removes: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, ammonia.
Decorative Dracaenas
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These plants come in various shapes and sizes. The Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ reaches a height of 1.5 meters (5 feet) and has beautiful yellow stripes on its leaves. Dracaena marginata is one of the most common varieties, reaching up to 3 meters (10 feet) in height, resembling a miniature palm tree.
- Light: From bright to partial shade. Variegated varieties prefer more light than solid-colored ones.
- Watering: Abundant watering, reduce in winter but do not let the soil dry out completely.
- Temperature: Moderate, keep in a bright place in winter with temperatures not below 12°C (54°F).
Removes: formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, benzene, trichloroethylene.
Chamaedorea seifrizii
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Lightweight and elegant, can easily grow up to 1.8 meters (6 feet) in height. The palm releases moisture into the air, making it especially useful during the heating season when the indoor air is particularly dry.
- Light: Bright or partial shade.
- Watering: Abundant watering in summer, reduce in winter. Keep the soil moist.
- Temperature: Summer 20°C (68°F), winter not below 12°C (54°F).
Removes: formaldehyde, benzene, carbon monoxide, xylene, chloroform.
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