By Kayla, Founder, Third Orbit Flora
Indoor air quality is often compromised by lack of air movement and pollutants. Having houseplants can be a beautiful, natural, and sustainable way to purify the air we breathe. NASA studies include growing plants in space (or space-like conditions), and they have discovered that plants do indeed help with air quality.
Here are ten sustainable houseplants that can help improve air quality:
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Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Known for its air-purifying abilities, the spider plant is easy to care for and can remove toxins like formaldehyde and xylene from the air.
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum): With its elegant white blooms, the peace lily is effective at removing pollutants such as ammonia, benzene, and formaldehyde from indoor air.
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Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Also called "mother-in-law's tongue", this hardy plant is known for its ability to filter out toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
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Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata): This lush fern not only adds a touch of green to your space but also helps to remove pollutants like formaldehyde and xylene from the air.
- Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller): In addition to its medicinal properties, aloe vera can help purify indoor air by absorbing formaldehyde and benzene.
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Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica): With its large, glossy leaves, the rubber plant is effective at removing toxins like formaldehyde from indoor air.
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Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum): This trailing vine is not only easy to care for but also excels at filtering out pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene.
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Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens): Known for its air-purifying qualities, the areca palm is particularly effective at removing formaldehyde from indoor air.
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Dracaena (Dracaena spp.): With its striking foliage, dracaena plants are excellent air purifiers, capable of removing toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
- Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii): This elegant palm not only adds a tropical touch to your home but also helps to filter out pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene.
Incorporating these sustainable houseplants into your indoor environment not only enhances the aesthetics of your space but also promotes cleaner, healthier air for you and your family to breathe! By choosing eco-friendly plants, you can create a greener and more sustainable home while reaping the numerous benefits that houseplants offer.
- Kayla, Third Orbit Flora
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock image of potted plants, including a large Aloe Vera in a coral colored pot, and a large fern in the backgound.
(We have no affiliation with NASA. We are citing our sources by including a link to their study.)