Interior designers have been using potted plants to liven up homes for several years. But green houseplants can also be used to filter and purify the air around us. If you want to start enjoying cleaner air in your home, here are 5 excellent houseplants you can use to purify the air in your home.
1. Peace Lily
Peace Lily is an exceptional foliage plant. This plant produces attractive white flowers. It has a very high transpiration rate and it thrives in a well watered environment. Peace Lily is good for removing toxic substances like formaldehyde, benzene, acetone and alcohol. It thrives best in low to medium sunlight and should not be exposed to the bright light from your window.
2. Boston Fern
Ferns are historic plants. They have been seen in fossils that date back to the prehistoric age. The Boston Fern is grown basically for its foliage; it does not produce any flowers. You can use it as an attractive decoration by placing them in a hanging basket. This plant requires frequent watering else the leaves will turn brown very quickly and start dropping off. It improves air humidity and gets rid of pollutants like formaldehyde, toulene and xylene. It requires medium sunlight.
3. Ficus Alli
Ficus Alli is now a very popular indoor plant. This is because its slim dark green leaves give it a very attractive look. It is a potent air purifier; it grows easily and offers strong resistance to insects. This makes it a great choice for your home or office. However just like other species in the ficus family, you should expect some leaves to drop off until the plant has adapted to its new environment.
4. Palms
The Areca palm is well known indoor plant. It is also called butterfly or yellow palm. It is easy to grow and it releases a generous amount of moisture into the air. It thrives best in direct sunlight and it is an excellent choice for removing toxins such as benzene and carbon monoxide.
5. Orchids
Even though many people believe that orchids are difficult to grow, the exact opposite is true. To enjoy these awesome indoor plants, simply allow them to grow with minimal sunlight and moisture. They are very effective in getting rid of xylene. Xylene is present in most paints and glues. So this plant will be excellent in a freshly painted home.
Those are 5 great houseplants for purifying the air in your home. Do you know any other plants that provide good air purification? Or, do you have any questions about how to grow the plants listed in this article? Kindly leave a comment and share your thoughts and ideas. Thanks.
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