Sustainability

BEST INDOOR PLANTS

02/05/2023 /

Plants are a natural and effective way to improve indoor air quality by removing toxins and producing oxygen. Here are some of the best plants to improve indoor air quality.

Remember, it is important to choose plants that suit your indoor environment, as some plants may not thrive in certain conditions. Additionally, make sure to avoid overwatering plants, as excessive moisture can lead to mold growth, which can worsen indoor air quality.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
This plant is known for removing formaldehyde, a common indoor pollutant found in cleaning products, from the air.
Gerbera Daisy
This plant not only adds color to the room, according to NASA's Clean Air Study, it eliminates contaminants from the air such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene. It's also recognized for releasing oxygen and collecting CO2 at night.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
This plant removes formaldehyde, benzene, carbon monoxide, and xylene from the air.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
This plant removes benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from the air.
Tulsi/Holy Basil
Tulsi is recognised for producing oxygen for 20 hours a day and absorbing hazardous poisons such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and sulphur dioxide.
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)
This plant removes formaldehyde and benzene from the air and is also great for healing cuts and burns.
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
This plant removes formaldehyde and is great for adding moisture to the air.
Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
This plant removes formaldehyde and is easy to care for.
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
This plant removes formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air.
Areca Palm (Arecaceae)
The areca palms are tropical trees that produce a lot of oxygen. They also remove dangerous pollutants such as formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, and toluene from the air.