Best Indoor Plants for Clean Air

Top 15 Air-Purifying Indoor Plants

1. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

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2. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

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3. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.)

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4. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

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5. Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)

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6. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)

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English Ivy (Hedera helix)

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8. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

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9. Dracaena (Dracaena spp.)

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10. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

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11. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema spp.)

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12. Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)

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13. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

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14. Philodendron (Philodendron spp.)

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15. Flamingo Lily (Anthurium andraeanum)

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Top 15 Air-Purifying Indoor Plants

1. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Benefits: A champion against formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and xylene. Safe for pets and resilient in low light.

2. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

Benefits: Filters benzene, formaldehyde, and nitrogen oxides. Releases oxygen at night, ideal for bedrooms.

3. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.)

Benefits: Combats ammonia, benzene, and mold spores. Boosts humidity by up to 5%.

4. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Benefits: Excellent at removing formaldehyde and xylene. Acts as a natural humidifier.

5. Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)

Benefits: Targets benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. Adds tropical flair to large spaces.

6. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)

Benefits: Clears formaldehyde and benzene. Soothes burns with its gel.

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

Benefits: Reduces airborne mold by 94% and filters benzene. Perfect for bathrooms.

8. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Benefits: Tackles formaldehyde, especially in rooms with synthetic carpets.

9. Dracaena (Dracaena spp.)

Benefits: Filters benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. Varieties include ‘Janet Craig’ and ‘Warneckii.

10. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Benefits: Neutralizes formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and toluene. Fast-growing and low-maintenance.

11. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema spp.)

Benefits: Filters benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. Thrives in dimly lit rooms

12. Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)

Benefits: Removes benzene and trichloroethylene. Bright blooms boost mood.

13. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

Benefits: Humidifies air and removes formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.

14. Philodendron (Philodendron spp.)

Benefits: Targets formaldehyde, prevalent in insulation and glues.

15. Flamingo Lily (Anthurium andraeanum)

Benefits: Filters ammonia, formaldehyde, and xylene. Striking red blooms add color.

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