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indoor plants that clean air
From beautiful trailing plants like Devil's Ivy to succulents like Mother In Law's Tongue, here are the best air purifying indoor plants.
Peace Lily:
Another great low maintenance plant, the Peace Lily doesn't just remove toxins from the air — it also has a high transpiration rate. This means it also humidifies indoor air. Increasing the humidity in your home, and reducing the toxins in the air, will benefit your respiratory systems and skin health — especially for those who suffer from hayfever, allergies, or asthma.
To get the best results from your Peace Lily, make sure it is watered thoroughly and then allowed to dry out between waterings. The leaves should be misted frequently with warm water and washed occasionally to prevent pest infestations.
Mother In Law's Tongue:
While most indoor plants release carbon dioxide at night, this plant continues to release oxygen. This is why it's also known as 'the bedroom plant'. In fact, if you placed 6-8 plants in one room, one person could survive with no airflow.
Best of all, Mother In Law's Tongue is low maintenance, and hard to kill. Place yours in a position where it will experience light for a couple of hours a day, and water once every couple of weeks.
