Published Jul 1, 2021
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Purifying Power Of Indoor Plants

Published Jul 1, 2021
2 mins read
413 words

Nowadays almost everyone has indoor plants in their homes. I too have been planning to bring some indoor plants for a long time. While surfing the internet, I came across amazing benefits of various air-purifying indoor plants so I couldn't stop myself from sharing it with you. 

We may not be aware of the pollutants, toxins, dusts and germs that we breathing in every second of the day. These plants make your surrounding not only look beautiful but gives an additional benefit of improving the quality of air you are breathing in. 

Here, I am going to tell about some air-purifying indoor plants which you can easily find in the nearest nursery.

SNAKE PLANT (Mother-in law's tongue)

Better ability to purify air than most of the indoor plants makes snake plant a wonderful choice.

  • Absorbs excessive amount of carobon monoxide.
  • Filters out toxins from air such as benzene, xylene, tricholroethylene and formaldehyde.
  • Releases moisture in air which helps in reducing risk of airborne allergies.
  • Emits oxygen 24*7.

SPIDER PLANT

Spider plant is considered among the easiest air purifying plant to grow. 

  • Effective in removing harmful chemicals and toxins from the air such as carbon monoxide, xylene, formaldehyde and toluene.
  • Decreases risk of several airborne diseases and allergies by increasing the humidity.

ALOE VERA 

Aloe vera is quite short, easy to grow and maintain.

  • Absorbs harmful gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
  • Cleanses benzene and formaldehyde from the air.
  • Emits oxygen even at night time, simultaneously taking carbon dioxide.

ARECA PALM / BAMBOO PALM 

Areca palm is a natural cooler and a low maintenance plant.

  • Filters out toxins like benzene, formaldehyde and tricholroethylene from air.
  • Besides air purification, it also act as a natural humidifier which makes it useful even during dry winters.

DRACAENA / DRAGON TREE 

Dracaena is one of the most effective houseplants in air purification.

  • Useful in removing xylene, tricholroethylene, benzene, carbondioxide and formaldehyde from air.
  • Increases humidity of air which helps in controlling respiratory distresses.

PEACE LILY 

Peace lily is an easy to grow plant with beautiful white flowers.

  • Cleanses the air of benzene, tricholroethylene and formaldehyde.
  • Effectively removes indoor pollutants released by electronics and other hoisehold items.

NOTE : peace lily are advised to keep out of reach of pets and children as they are toxic when consumed but completely safe to touch.

Let's opt to grow some air purifying plants for our indoors as to improve the quality of our surrounding air and enjoy other benefits.

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_selenophile_ 7/1/21, 3:48 AM
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Very informative..I have these plants but I didn't knew the exact name of them.Thank you for this information. Read nd like mine as well
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siddhardh.acharya 7/1/21, 6:05 AM
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Interesting and will try the snake plant. looking forward to read more from you.. Keep Inspiring Us My Friend. Thanks.
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diksha.narang 7/1/21, 6:17 AM
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Informative
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shuubun 7/1/21, 6:32 AM
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Thank you so much, I have been looking for something that would give me genuine review of indoor plants and your blog did wonderful job.
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