NASA's 1989 Clean Air Study highlighted a list of plants that can help in removing toxins from the air, reducing pollution and help us breathe better.
Let's go through some of these natural air purifiers!
Crispy Wave
(Japanese Asplenium Nidus Fern)
This beautifully sculpted Japanese fern removes harmful particles from the air such as formaldehyde and transforms CO2 into oxygen more effectively than most houseplants.
Crispy Wave is a low maintenance plant that can keep your air naturally clean for a very long time. Due to its exotic sturdy fronds, hardiness, and adaptability, Crispy Wave can outlive almost any other potted plant.
Spider Plant
(Chlorophytum Comosum)
The Spider plant is a great beginner's and traveler's plant since it's extremely easy to grow.
There are two main types of spider plant: the plain green and the variegated. The variegated has a white stripe running down the center of the leaves.
Spider plants can reduce air pollution absorbing carbon monoxide.
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Boston Fern
(Nephrolepis Exaltata)
Also called Sword Fern, this is one of the most popular indoor plants, and adds charm and elegance to any room.
Boston Fern is perfect for those who suffer from dry skin and cold weather problems: it works great as a humidifier and can help to restore moisture in the air. It's also effective at removing formaldehyde.
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Aloe Vera
This succulent has a long history of being used for medicinal purposes.
Aloe Vera gel is widely known to relieve sunburns, help heal wounds, and to keep the skin clean and hydrated.
Aloe Vera extract is also considered as a natural laxative and mouthwash.
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English Ivy
(Hedera Helix)
English Ivy is one of the top 10 air-purifying plants, according to NASA. It can remove toxins like benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene, and reduce particles of fecal matter and mold.
This plant likes to climb and needs only some sunlight each day.
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Peace Lily
(Spathiphyllum)
Peace Lily ranks high in NASA’s study: this plant is great at removing toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
Also, the moisture released by its beautiful white flowers can actually increase the humidity of a room, inhibiting airborne microbes and reducing allergic reactions.
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Dracaena
Dracaena's leaves are its main attraction.
This houseplant can clean the air by emitting high oxygen content and removing chemicals.
Dracaena is also known to regulate humidity and reduce dust in the house.
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Ficus Benjamina
Also known as Weeping Fig or Ficus tree, Ficus Benjamina is very effective at purifying the air in your home.
According to NASA's Clean Air Study, this plant can depurate the air from formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.
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