Monday, August 5, 2013

6 Air Purifying house plants


6 Air purifying house plants


1. Bamboo Palm:[Chamaedorea costaricana]
1. Bamboo Palm:[Chamaedorea costaricana]


It removes formaldahyde and is also said to act as a natural humidifier.

2. Snake Plant [Sansevieria trifasciata]
2. Snake Plant [Sansevieria trifasciata]

It absorb nitrogen oxides and formaldahyde.

3. Areca Palm[Dypsis lutescens]

Dypsis lutescens

One of the best air purifying plants for general air cleanliness.

4. Spider Plant[Chlorophytum comosum]

4. Spider Plant[Chlorophytum comosum]

Great indoor plant for removing carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities. Spider plants are one of three plants NASA deems best at removing formaldahyde from the air.

5. Peace Lily[Spathiphyllum]

5. Peace Lily[Spathiphyllum]


Peace lilies could be called the “clean-all.” They’re often placed in bathrooms or laundry rooms because they’re known for removing mold spores. Also know to remove formaldahyde and trichloroethylene.

6. Gerbera Daisy[ herbaceous perennials]

6. Gerbera Daisy[ herbaceous perennials]

 Not only do these gorgeous flowers remove benzene from the air, they’re known to improve sleep by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving off more oxygen over night.