Whether in burgundy or regular green, rubber trees (also known as rubber plants) will produce lots of oxygen—more than any other plant, in fact! In addition to producing oxygen and eliminating air toxins, the rubber tree effectively removes mold spores and bacteria from the air (by up to 60%).
The rubber plant has very thick broad leaves with a large surface area. Because of the large surface area, it's perfect for purifying the air. Proper rubber plant care is thought to produce plants that pick up pollutants and chemicals, absorb them and turn them into harmless compounds.
English Ivy is exceptional at purifying air, removing 78% of airborne mold in 12 hours. Its dense foliage traps moisture and absorbs mold spores and other airborne toxins, making it an ideal choice for improving indoor air quality and alleviating allergy symptoms.
The rubber plant, or ficus elastica, is excellent for purifying your bedroom air. It can remove toxins such as bacteria and mold spores while producing oxygen. In addition to its air-purifying properties, the rubber plant is also stunning to look at, coming with dark leathery leaves that make a minimalist statement.
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM WITH RUBBER? Rubber grows on around 14 million hectares worldwide. Similar to palmoil, the production of natural rubber has been associated with deforestation. Also loss of biodiversity and soil erosion due to monoculture cultivation are major ecological problems of rubber cultivation.
Some people worry that plants in the bedroom will cause carbon dioxide (CO2) poisoning, but this is an urban myth. It's true that when you turn off the light, the plant no longer has a source of energy, and so photosynthesis stops.
Using Air Purifiers
Air purifiers and air cleaners are devices that remove airborne pollutants from the air in your home, including mold spores. In general, they work by drawing air into the system, which then passes through a series of filters designed to capture and remove microscopic particles from the air.
Spider plants, orchids and leafy palms can all help to remove mould spores in the home.
Snake Plant
It is intriguing, however, that this toxicity removing plant is named after a venomous animal. The truth is it can reduce harmful chemicals in the air such as formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
1. SNAKE PLANT. Snake Plant otherwise known as the Mother-In-Law's Tongue is unique for its nighttime oxygen production, and ability to purify air through the removal of benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene.
The peepal tree is a tree that gives oxygen for 24 hours. It is also known as the bo or bodhi tree and belongs to the same genus as neem trees. The peepal grows up to 15 m tall and has grey bark on its branches. It's native to India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka but is now found throughout Southeast Asia.
NASA recommends one plant every 100 square feet – which is about 9.2 square metres. In a home of about 1800 square feet in size (roughly 167 square metres), NASA recommends 15-18 houseplants.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to keep rubber plants in bright rooms, at least a few feet away from windows that get direct sunlight, where the humidity and temperature feels comfortable for you.
NASA has conducted a research on which plants are the best air purifiers. Plants like areca palm, snake plant, money plant, gerbera daisy, Chinese evergreens, spider plant, Aloe Vera, broad lady palm, dragon tree, weeping Fig, chrysanthemum and rubber plant.
Peace Lily
Believe it or not, this beautiful, white-flowered plant is easy to grow, extremely low maintenance, and tops NASA's Clean Air Study list for removing all three common air pollutants - plus xylene, toluene, and ammonia!
English Ivy: A Christmastime favorite that's a year-round keeper because it filters 78 percent of airborne mold in 12 hours.
Make a bleach solution to kill mold. Mix one cup of bleach in a gallon of water. Apply it to the surface but don't rinse it off. Mix a 50/50 solution of ammonia and water.
Treatment typically involves a person taking an antifungal medication, such as voriconazole. However, the type of medication a doctor prescribes may depend on the type of Aspergillus mold causing the condition because some species are resistant to certain antifungal medications.
Dyson purifiers can capture and retain particles the size of mold spores, in addition to microscopic dust, allergens, pet dander, odours, gases and even formaldehyde. But they won't address the source of the mold itself.
The Benefits of Sleeping with Plants
NASA's Clean Air Study found that certain houseplants could remove up to 87% of air toxins in 24 hours. Better Sleep: Some research suggests that being around greenery can lead to better sleep quality due to its calming effect on our minds.
According to many Feng Shui experts, plants are not suitable for the bedroom because they produce energy that contradicts your sleep. On the flip side, some experts believe that there are still some plants that are good feng shui for the bedroom. You may see incompatible takes on this topic.