Plants to consider when you want to purify the air in your home..
In 1989, a NASA study seemed to show that many indoor houseplants purify the air. It was said that these air-purifying plants remove airborne toxins, dust, and germs. Since then, scientists have poked holes in the study. Although plants can clean the air, there isn’t enough research to determine how many plants are needed to be effective. Regardless, indoor plants are beneficial for a host of reasons. Plants make people happy and improve their outlook. Plants provide color and beauty to a home.
Air-Purifying Plants
Similar to the parlor palm, the bamboo palm, also known as the Reed Palm, is larger in size. Bamboo palms have lush dark green foliage and adapt to a variety of indoor environments. This beauty thrives in low light making it a great choice for the home or office.
Sansevieria, better know as snake plant, standouts with its tall, spiky, upright leaves in various shades of green with yellowish-white outer edges. This air-purifying plant is a wonderful addition to any room of the house, especially in the bedroom.
Snake plants are hardy and low-maintenance. It requires very little watering…..once a month.
Aloe vera and other succulents are good air-cleaning plants. They are particularly adept at improving and purifying air by taking in carbon dioxide and expelling oxygen. Hedgehog aloe is a type of succulent that thrives with minimal attention and water but needs plenty of sunlight.
Looking for a plant for your bathroom? Consider a whimsical Boston Fern. Boston ferns love humidity so the bathroom is a perfect spot for this plant. Regular weekly misting will keep the fern vibrant. In return, it will help keep you healthy too.
These are just a sampling of air-purifying plants to bring into your home. These plants, and many others, will spruce up your home and help to make your space – and you – healthier in a number of ways.
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