why is it important plants that purify the air at home? It’s that the air in our homes and at our work is increasingly polluted, especially if we live in the city.
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That is why if this is your situation, this article will interest you because we have made a selection of plants that purify the air, not only of carbon dioxide but of other types of compounds such as formaldehyde, benzene, xylene , ammonia, compounds which, in addition to being harmful to the air, can even be carcinogenic.
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The poto, pothos or potus (Epipremnum aureum) is a highly recommended and easy-care plant. Among its characteristics we highlight that:
- It is an easy-care plant.
- don’t ask for much light to survive.
- It can be kept simply in water (i.e. without soil) and the plant survives.
- Withstand the cold.
- It grows rapidly and is easy to reproduce by cuttings.
- They have been living for many years, at home I have one about 30 years old.
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The band or malamadre (Chlorophytum comosum) stands out, among other things, because:
- Eliminates carbon monoxide and other toxins.
- It is easy to maintain.
- It is easily reproduced by stolon.
- It tolerates the lack of light and cold well.
- It tolerates drought because they can store water in the roots.
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Tiger’s Tongue or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata) is a plant of the genus Sansevieria that we can highlight because, in addition to being one of the plants that purify the air:
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- An ideal indoor plant for the home or office, very easy to maintain.
- These very bushy plants are approximately 30cm tall in a 14cm plastic pot
- Prefers bright light and a slightly sunny location, but survives shade
- Minimum temperature: 10°C. Feed lightly between spring and fall and water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
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- It is a very hardy indoor plant.
- Resists drought, low light, heat, Pests and requires little risk.
- It can be reproduced by children or by cutting the leaves into pieces 5 or 6 cm long.
- It absorbs carbon dioxide at night, making it ideal to have around the room.
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The duck (Spathiphyllum) is a genus made up of 40 species native to Asia and tropical America.
- It has a great purifying power.
- It is easy to maintain even if it needs direct light.
- It supports the lack of water although it likes humidity.
- It is recommended to dust the leaves to make it more effective.
Ivy
Ivy is kind of Araliaceae, and is composed of about 15 different species. They tend to be climbers.
- It does well in low light places, you can even have it in the garden as it can cover the walls or fences giving rise to a more private space.
- It prefers cold and humidity.
- It is a climbing plant that needs a place to hang on and grow.
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the chief (arboreal schefflera):
- It can be grown as a bonsai.
- It can be grown easily.
- It supports direct sun and hot places, it can also be used as a hedge.
areca palm
Dypsis lutescens or areca palm is a small palm that:
- It can absorb toxins released by newly varnished furniture.
- It can live indoors without the need for direct light.
- This is especially useful if someone in the house smokes.
There are more air-purifying plants, which help us clean the air of toxins at home, such as oleander. The downside with this species (and that’s why we didn’t include it in the list) is that its sap is poisonous and that is why we must be careful, especially if we have children at home.
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