The Best Indoor Plants
Plants not only make your office or house a more pleasant place, but also they will increase air quality, making you feel better and perform/work better. The following plants are easy to take care and have good air toxins absorbing effects.
Aglaonema sp.(Chinese Evergreen). As well as a general purifier, Chinese Evergreens have large leaf areas that allow them to tolerate full shade, so you can place them anywhere in your home.
Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera). Aloe has been shown to be very efficient at the removal of formaldehyde and it is also known for its healing properties.
Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant). Spider plants are on of the best plants for cleaning formaldehyde from the air. The thrive in bright but indirect light.
Chrysanthemum sp. (Chrysanthemum/Mum). These colourful flowering plants have been shown by NASA to be highly effective in the removal of benzene.
Gerbera sp. (Gerbera Daisy). Like Chrysanthemums, Gerberas are effective in the removal of benzene from indoor air, and like most flowering plants, they prefer bright light.
Philidendron sp. (Philidendron). These are among the best plants for cleaning formaldehyde from indoor air, especially at high concentrations. However, they are poisonous, so exercise caution.
Formaldehyde
Found in: Foam Insulation, Plywood, Particle Board, Clothes, Carpet, Furniture, Paper Goods, Household Cleaners, Water Repellents
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Absorbing Plants: Azalea, Dieffenbachia, Philodendron, Spider Plant, Golden Pothos, Bamboo Palm, Dracaena, Chrysanthemum, Poinsettia
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Benzene
Found in: Tobacco Smoke, Gasoline, Synthetic Fibers, Plastics, Inks, Oils, Detergents
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Absorbing Plants: English Ivy, Dracaena Marginata, Dracaena Janet Craig, Chrysanthemum, Gerbera Daisy, Warneckei, Peace Lily
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Trichloroethylene
Found in: Dry Cleaning, Inks, Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Adhesives
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Absorbing Plants: Gerbera Daisy, Chrysanthemum, Peace Lily, Warneckei, Dracaena Marginata
