Poor air quality directly impacts the health. According to an intensive research by NASA, it was concluded that plants are the natural elements effective in removing toxins from the air. Especially, when it comes to indoor air, it can be dangerously contaminated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Indoor plants placed least per 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of space can help accomplish air purification.
Different indoor greens work differently, each working effectively against one or the other form of air contaminants. Know the effect of indoor plants on toxins below.
Rubber Plant
It is one of the easy care plants and is best for beginners as they can tolerate neglect. It is a flexible plant that thrives well under changing indoor conditions. However, they can grow up to 8 feet if they have space to grow. The large, waxy and glossy leaves work effectively in absorbing air contaminants. They make the air breathable by absorbing formaldehyde, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide apart from VOCs.
Bamboo Palm
Bamboo palm thrive well in bright, indirect light and needs watering only when the surface of the soil is dry. A healthy bamboo, when properly fertilized can reach between 5 feet to 7 feet in height. They contribute to cleaner air by removing toluene and absorbing benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.
Spider Plant
Belonging to the Lily family, Spider plant is also known as Mother-in-Law’s tongue and Bowstring-hemp. It is one of the most superb air purifying plants because of its unique characteristic of converting CO2 (carbon dioxide) to O2 (oxygen) at night. They work best against toxins like formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, and nitrogen oxides.
Heartleaf philodendron
Heartleaf philodendron prefers indirect to dappled sun and need only weekly watering. This easy to grow indoor plant has heart-shaped, glossy leaves that bud as bronze, and then turn green. Also known as the Sweetheart plant, it instantly dies in soggy soil. It fights against formaldehyde.
Boston Fern
It is a beautiful plant that adds vigour to the space it is kept in. The amazing arching fronds maximize the attractiveness of the plant. It is a hefty plant with great foliage. During the research conducted by NASA and headed by Dr. Wolverton, Boston ranked the highest to fight the toxin formaldehyde which is a very common toxin found in workspaces, automotive plants and industries. The ideal temperature for Boston fern is 65-75 F (18-24 C), and 50-65 F (10-18 C) at night.
Bonsai
Bonsai is one of the most elegant indoor and outdoor greens that will add an amazing decor accent to the space. Money bonsai is known to bring good luck and prosperity and make an amazing air purifier. There are various varieties of bonsai tree online that are effective against ammonia, formaldehyde. Growing bonsai is great for mental well being and prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
Peace Lily
Peace lily has off white flowers that blooms in summers. The multi-petaled flowers or modified leaves called bracts. The plant grows almost 16 inches tall. It is an ornamental plant that makes the best interior decor plant. It works best against ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene.
So, enjoy a beautiful decor and purified air with these air purifying plants and deck up your indoor space amazingly.
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