Some of the best plants for cleaning indoor air include:
- Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) – Known for removing carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and xylene.
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) – Effective at filtering formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene. It’s also a great low-light plant.
- Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) – Removes toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene, and can even convert CO2 into oxygen at night.
- Aloe Vera – Not only known for its healing properties but also good for removing formaldehyde and benzene from the air.
- English Ivy (Hedera helix) – A powerful plant for reducing airborne mold and removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene.
- Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) – Particularly effective in removing formaldehyde and improving overall air humidity.
- Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) – A humidifier plant that helps in filtering xylene and toluene.
- Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) – Known for removing pollutants like formaldehyde from the air.
- Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii) – Excellent at filtering out benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.
These plants not only help purify indoor air but also add aesthetic beauty and contribute to a healthier living environment.