1. Peace Lily. A popular houseplant that blooms indoor is the beautiful Peace Lily. These plants have unusual white flowers and have been identified as one of the top air purifying houseplants for removing harsh chemicals and purifying the air!
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.
Peace lilies are one of the few clean-air plants that bloom indoors. Boston Fern: Boston Fern is said to purify the air better than any other plant that was tested. It thrives in low light and requires little care. Chinese evergreens or Aglaonema: We love Chinese evergreens.
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.
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.
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.
Aloe Vera. One of the most well-known healing plants, aloe can be used to retain skin moisture, prevent ulcers, improve wound healing, and treat burns.
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.
Areca Palm
They are absolute lookers with their long, tapering fronds on lengthy branches. Much like many palm plants, Arecas need the right kind of care as well. These are one of the best and highest oxygen producing plants to keep indoors, an ability that adds to their charm greatly.
Another study, funded by Hort Innovation, found that even just one houseplant in an average room (4 meters by 5 meters room, or roughly 13 by 16 feet) improved air quality by 25%. Two plants produced a 75% improvement.
The National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA), which tested the abilities of three common houseplants to remove formaldehyde from the air, found in preliminary tests that spider plants were the champs, removing 95 percent of the toxic substance from a sealed Plexiglas chamber in 24 hours.
English Ivy: A Christmastime favorite that's a year-round keeper because it filters 78 percent of airborne mold in 12 hours.
Pothos is the best indoor plant for oxygen because of its high rate of conversion.
If that's not enough, one final bedroom plant that we think makes one of the best bedroom plants for better sleep is lavender. This heavenly scented plant has been proven to combat insomnia, increase slow-wave sleep which is instrumental for slowing your heart rate and relaxing your muscles.
As beautiful as orchids are, there are studies that say they are also beneficial to our health. They release oxygen, particularly at night, which is said to help decrease anxiety and stress. Because of this, it is suggested having one in your bedroom can help you sleep. They grow beautifully in Smart Pots.