Indoor plants are plentiful. But some of them are much more suitable for homes because they help improve the oxygen and air that passes through the house. Did you know that there are indoor plants that purify the air?
Below we want to give you a list of some of the plants you can have at home, even in the bedroom, that will purify the air and give you more oxygen (day and night). How many will you have at home?
Ivy
Also called ivy, it is an indoor plant, but also an outdoor one. It’s a climber, but if it’s small, you might have it hanging inside the house. In addition, it blooms, with small flowers between green and yellow.
And yes, it is an indoor plant that purifies the air. It is ideal to place it in kitchens, bathrooms and also in living rooms (especially since you can orient the branches to create a “green” environment).
Areca
Areca is a large plant, but it will allow you to purify the air very very well. In fact, it’s one of those who do it the most.
This, yes, It should not be placed anywhere, it needs space and light, so place it in the dining room or living room.
ficus
Ficus is another of the plants that will look best in your home, as it is one of the indoor plants that purifies the air most effectively.
To this must be added the fact that it is very durable and easy to maintainwhich holds up well for years.
You will have it available in several formats, even in bonsai. Of course, it needs light, and with a bit of luck you might see it bloom.
Potoo
Along with the ficus, the poto should be another “must have” plant in your home. It’s purifying, yes, but it also gives a nice view, especially if you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a specimen with very variegated leaves.
Actually, it has nothing to envy to variegated monsterasand they are much easier to maintain.
Not only does it help you clean the environment, giving you more oxygen, but it also removes formaldehyde, benzene, xylene… which can irritate your throat, eyes or skin.
chrysanthemums
We recognize that chrysanthemums are not a plant that everyone likes as they are linked to death (it is the flower that is usually worn at funerals). However, the truth is that its flowers and their colors are beautiful and At home it will give you a very beautiful decoration.
You can place it in a room and it will take care of purifying the air inside so that you can enjoy clean air.
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The duckweed plant is not difficult to care for, but it is a bit demanding, especially where you put it. In any case, if you find her “place”, she will grow a lot, and not only, but she will also give you amazing flowers.
Now, as an air-purifying houseplant, it is undoubtedly a versatile plant. and it’s because It’s not just responsible for taking carbon dioxide and turning it into oxygenbut because it can also absorb moisture from the environment and prevent mold inside the house.
And if that wasn’t enough, it is able to clean formaldehyde, acetone, benzene or trichlorethylene.
Azalea
The azalea generally does better outdoors than indoors, but if you manage to place it in a bright place with a constant temperature, it will feel very good.
In addition to purifying your air, will remove all traces of benzene at the same time that it gives you very pretty flowers.
The best thing is that you have it in different formats, including bonsai.
aloe vera
We can’t tell you about indoor plants that purify the air and not mention this one. Plus, in case you didn’t know, he also throws flowers, although that’s not easy to pull off. It is a shrub and you can easily have it in a pot.
Its leaves are used to treat skin problems and even burnsthat’s why you should keep it close to you.
Of course, pay attention to the edges of the leaves as they are usually sharp.
ribbons
Ribbons are among the easiest plants to care for. Or at least that’s what they say because personally I didn’t succeed. But if you’re good at it, You should know that it is responsible for eliminating, in just 24 hours, 96% of carbon monoxide. Which makes it one of the best purifying plants.
It adapts to both light and shade and is ideal for placing in the kitchen or living room.
Sansevierias
Another of the very easy plants to have at home, and also indoors, is this one. Better known as mother-in-law’s tongue, this plant releases oxygen while it absorbs the dioxide, leaving the parts completely purified.
saw palmetto
With the scientific name Phoenix roebelenii, this plant is ideal for indoors as it does not need a lot of light.. Of course, it needs humidity to feel good.
As for what it will bring you, in addition to purer oxygen, it is a filter against ammonia, xylene and formaldehyde.
Lavender
You may not have thought of it, but yes, lavender not only helps reduce your stress levels and improves your mood, but it It is a plant that helps purify the air in the house.
It’s true that he doesn’t do it at the same level as the others, but he fulfills his mission.
How many purifying plants should I put in to get results?
One of the questions that can arise when placing houseplants that purify the air is how many you can put. Is one enough? Should I put ten?
In fact, in each room, you should put between 3 and 5. They don’t have to be large, but medium or even small are enough.
Of course, keep in mind that this will largely depend on each room. For example, if you have a large room, maybe three is not enough and five is enough. But if it’s very small, even three might be too many.
Indoor plants that purify the air are numerous. Some better known than others. But what is clear is that by having cleaner air you will get many benefits for your health, such as better sleep, better breathing, not contracting diseases… Would you dare to have them at home? YOU ?