Air purifying plants that are perfect for decorating

This plant is very easy to care for and they can survive in very low light, this is why it could be perfect for your office or any indoor space. Pothos do well in bright indirect light and they can be grown in dry soil. If the vines get too long, you can trim them.  Another useful tip is fertilizing your pothos every three months so they can grow more quickly.

Orchids can help remove xylene and increase air quality. These beautiful flowers require well-draining conditions and shallow planting. If you smoke, orchids are perfect for you because they absorb CO2 during the day and release oxygen at night.

These plants come in a variety of colors and they can be grown indoors as long as they have a cool room temperature. The blooms help filter out benzene, which is found  in paints, detergents , rubber, vinyl, chipboard furniture and other related construction and remodeling materials.

They are effective in removing formaldehyde or methanol, pollutants commonly found in furniture. You need the right light and watering conditions in order to grow a ficus tree, but they will be perfect for decorating!

This plant also removes formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air.  According to gardeningknowhow.com, “Appropriate fertilization is also a part of how to care for a dracaena. Feed every two weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer. Reduce fertilization to once a month during fall. When growing a dracaena plant, stop feeding during winter months, as the plant benefits from a period of dormancy. When growing a dracaena plant, locate it in brightly filtered light, such as through a sheer curtain in front of a sunny window.”

Daisies are effective at removing trichloroethylene, which you may bring home with your dry cleaning, and they can also filter out the benzene that comes with inks. To grow daisies indoors you need to water it deeply whenever the soil at the top feels dry at the touch.

Ferns are capable of removing pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene. To grow them indoors, you need to keep them in humid conditions and they don’t need much sunlight, you can keep them in dim light, but eventually they need breaks in bright light.

Buying a full-grown are palm is expensive so you can purchase a small one; when grown indoors, this beautiful palm tree tends to grow slowly and needs little water but likes abundant light. Areca Palms are very effective in removing formaldehyde.

These beautiful plants are perfect for your home or office. Peace lilies very effective against toxic gasses emitted pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, and even acetone. They do not need too much light but you have to water it at least once a week. It is important to be careful if you have pets because it can be poisonous if swallowed.

Snake plants require very little maintenance and they are very effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene. They need little light but they easily rot, so you need to use a free draining soil.

Bamboo Palms are known for being excellent air purifiers; they can also filter formaldehyde, xylene, and ammonia, and produce more oxygen. These Asian plants need bright indirect light and you can water them using room temperature filtered water.

This is a species of timber tree also known as Pernambuco tree; when these plants are grown in soil, they can reach a height of over six meters, but its growth is limited when they are in a pot. It is a tropical bush which removes chemicals such as formaldehyde and xylene and toluene.

If you’d like to give a tropical touch to any room, then this plant is perfect for you! They can also clean the air because they produce oxygen. According to gardeningknowhow.com, “Dieffenbachia is also known as the dumb cane because the stems and leaves contain a chemical that will sting and burn the mouth for weeks if it comes in contact with the tender flesh. It can also cause loss of speech, which is where the name comes from. Always wear rubber gloves and consider using eye protection every time you work with your dieffenbachia, especially when rooting a dieffenbachia clipping.”

These plants are perfect at purifying the air around you because they remove toxins. Philodendrons need set in a location with bright, indirect sunlight; they also need a fertilizer with macro-nutrients.

This is one of the most popular plants to grow indoors because they are really easy to take care of. In order to grow these plants you need to place them in well-draining soil, they also need to receive warm temperatures and humid conditions.

The rubber tree can grow very tall, but small rubber plants can be used for domestic purposes to decorate and purify the air of our homes. They are excellent to absorb and remove formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and trichloroethylene.

These plants grow well in cool places with high humidity and indirect light; they are humidifiers and can help restore moisture in the air, they can also eliminate traces of formaldehyde. Nephrolepis need to be kept in direct sunlight and watered regularly.

These plants are very easy to grow and they help clear formaldehyde and benzene. Aloe Vera plants are also full of vitamins and minerals, so you can use them as a gel for sunburn relief, and skin refresher or moisturizer. Let’s not forget they help beautify any space!