NASA-Tested Plants: Did you know that your indoor air could be up to five times more polluted than the air outside? Thankfully, NASA’s Clean Air Study identified plants that naturally filter toxins and improve air quality. These houseplants not only beautify your home but also purify it naturally from toxins in the air. Below are 10 NASA-approved plants that would work like pros to cleanse your space.
Called “Mother in law’s Tongue,” this tough plant sucks away most toxins, including formaldehyde and benzene. It releases oxygen at night, which makes it even more suitable for use in bedrooms.
At the top of NASA’s list of favorites, Peace Lily absorbs mold spores and neutralizes many indoor pollutants, such as ammonia. In addition to this, its white blooms add a very classy touch to the room.
This beauty is low-maintenance, perfect for beginners, and clears carbon monoxide and xylene emissions. It is also pet-friendly, hence a safe requirement in homes that keep furry friends.
Apart from its healing gel, it removes both formaldehyde and benzene-the two common chemical by-products associated with many house-cleaning products or paints.
This lush green fern will act as a natural humidifier and at the same time removing some pollutants from the air like toluene and xylene. Best results are obtained when kept in a cool shaded place.
Known as the “living humidifier,” Areca Palm not only adds moisture to the air but also filters out harmful toxins from living indoors-dry climates.
Rubber Plant has a thick shiny foliage and hence, reduces indoor toxin levels while adding a bold and modern look to your decor.
This tropical favorite has the ability to purify the air with formaldehyde and trichloroethylene while not requiring much light to live-not bad for your office and perhaps a few corners in the home.
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Gerbera Daisy is bright and cheerful as it purifies the air by benzene and trichloroethylene-it should be placed in sunlight to obtain those colorful flower blooms.
Hardy and tolerant, this plant does well in filtering indoor air toxins under conditions of minimal light with little care.
These plants are approved as air purifiers by NASA and would make your bedroom and desk spaces healthier, greenizing them further. Start with a small plant, and let nature take its course in cleaning for you!
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