10 Indoor Plants That Cleans The Air & Promotes Good Health

loovsi (25)in #life • 6 years ago (edited)

If you ever thought about buying an air purifier. Maybe perhaps you'd want to consider taking care of these 10 plants in your home. They're beautiful and calming to the eyes to look at. They serve as wonderful home decorations. They clean your air naturally! Just add water.

English Ivy (Hedera Helix)

English Ivy's are magnificent plants to have. They're good for cleaning the toxins from the air and can liven up your room. It can grow in full shade to full sun, can be trained into shapes, and with proper care, it is likely to survive for several years.

Janet Craig (Dracaena Fragrans)

This indoor plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and does well in full shade to partial sun. Janet Craig is a good option for an indoor plant as it is easy to care for and grows best in average temperatures.

Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea Seifrizii)

Since the bamboo palm, or reed palm, prefers part sun or shade, it makes a great houseplant with the added benefit of aiding in the removal of harmful elements such as benzene and formaldehyde.

Lavender (Lavandula)

Lavender is known as a calming and relaxing herb and has frequently been used for insomnia, natural stress relief, depression, anxiety. Studies discovered that the scent of lavender helps with improving deep REM sleep.

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa')

Peace lilies are relatively easy to care for and even show signs of drooping when they need to be watered.
They're Known for its ability to fight against toxic gases such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, they can be mildly toxic to pets and humans, so it's important to wash your hands after touching the plant

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

It likes to be semi-potted and best to hang high on a window sill. Occasional pruning will also help with its growth

Mother-in-Law's Tongue (Sansevieria Trifasciata 'Laurenti)

A houseplant for beginners that can survive in some of the toughest conditions, including a wide variety of temperatures and light conditions. Water when the soil looks dry but don't overflood it.

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema Modestum)

The Chinese evergreen is an easy-care plant that thrives in low to medium light. They grow anywhere between 1 to 2 ft. Though it helps to maintain healthy air quality in the home, it is important to note that the Chinese evergreen contains an irritant that can be toxic to pets

Dragon Tree (Dracaena Marginata)

This plant tolerates low light, meaning it could be placed almost anywhere in the room. This plant serves as a great decor as well as purifying the air around you

Mass Cane/Corn Plant (Dracaena Fragrans 'Massangeana)

This plant has been proven to help remove formaldehyde, one of the most popular varieties of Dracaenas for its green-yellow combination. They look beautiful in tree form but can also be grown as shrubs
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All these plants are relatively easy to maintain and care for. Since they're indoor plants many of them don't require too much watering. Just get back to them once every couple weeks to check on their soil and add water until its nicely saturated but not flooded.
Purify your air naturally.