1{"id":1401,"date":"2014-04-11T02:50:37","date_gmt":"2014-04-11T02:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/99viral.com\/?p=1401"},"modified":"2017-02-08T23:04:33","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T23:04:33","slug":"stop-breathing-in-toxins-26-best-indoor-plants-to-clean-the-air-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99viral.com\/stop-breathing-in-toxins-26-best-indoor-plants-to-clean-the-air-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop Breathing In Toxins! 26 Best Indoor Plants To Clean The Air In Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
Our home is full of all kinds of air borne contaminants as well as chemicals in the products we have in our home such as the carpet that is often created using formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals. All of these things floating in the air can cause issues with our health including asthma, allergies and other respiratory problems. The good news is that we can add natural combatants into our home that will actually help clean the air we breathe. We have compiled the 27 best indoor plants to clean the air in your home to help you enjoy a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n
Aloe Vera is a succulent that loves the sun and needs very little care, only a small amount of water. This plant is known to help clear such things as benzene and formaldehyde from the air. In addition, it is also a wonderful aid for burns and cuts.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0The Spider Plant is another plant that needs very little care and can usually grow very well even when neglected, but it will need watering. This plant will clean the air of carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, benzene and xylene.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0The beautiful flowering plant needs plenty of sunshine and of course regular watering so it can keep your air fresh by removing trichloroethylene, which is often found in clothing that you have dry-cleaned.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Snake Plant also called Mother-in-Law\u2019s tongue loves hot humid areas and will rid your home of formaldehyde, which is commonly found in a variety of cleaning products, personal care products, and even toilet paper.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Golden Pothos also known as Devil\u2019s Ivy can flourish even in dark areas of your home such as the garage. It is known for removing formaldehyde from the air. It does grow very fast so you will need to ensure you have it in a large enough pot for it to grow properly.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mums are beautiful flowers and add a dash of color to any room of your home. Place close to a window, as they love direct sunlight, which will help the plant open its buds. Along with this, it can also give you fresh air to breath as it filters out benzene, which is found in detergent, plastics, paint, and glue.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This plant will grow very tall and add just a hit of red to give your home a nice touch. The plant will also filter out formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and xylene, which are found in varnishes, gasoline, and lacquers.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Weeping Fig is a bit touchy when it comes to its care. You will have to move it around until you can ensure it is getting the perfect amount of light, not direct sunlight but it does need the sun. Watering is also a mystery, but once you get the hang of it, you will be glad it is filtering out pollutants that are found in your furniture and carpet such as trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Azalea is a shrub that produces beautiful flowers that needs to stay in area that is between 60 and 65 degrees. It will filter out formaldehyde that is found in foam insulation and plywood.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The English Ivy is a pretty sturdy plant but it does like sunshine and of course water. It has been known to filter formaldehyde from the air.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Warneck dracaena does not need direct sunlight so it is the perfect indoor plant and will grow to around 12 feet tall to add just the right beauty to any room. Needs water but does not enjoy wading and only moderate sunlight. The water you provide to the plant should be fluoride free. The plant will remove benzene, as well as trichloroethylene.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Chinese Evergreen is very easy to care for and only needs low light. It offers more than just ridding your home of toxins like benzene and formaldehyde but also emits high oxygen content.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Bamboo Palm often called Reed Palm grows perfectly in shady areas. It will filter out formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and benzene from the air.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This plant loves to climb and is not hard to take of; however, it is not a good plant if you have small children or pets at the plant is toxic if eaten. On a good note, to will take care of the formaldehyde that is floating around in the air.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Peace Lily enjoys a shady spot and only needs water once a week. It is known to rid the air you breathe from toluene, xylene, trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Lady Palm is a tree for the home with fan like leaves that add a delightful touch to your home. The best part is it will filter out ammonia in the air that is often found in cleaning products, dyes, and textiles.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Boston Fern does very well in hanging basket however; it needs plenty of humidity and watering. Studies have shown it will remove formaldehyde from the air and arsenic and mercury from the soil.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Wax Begonia needs plenty of sunshine and will give your home beautiful flowers during the summer. It will filter out chemicals that are created from toluene, which is found in glue and waxes as well as benzene.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Moth Orchid loves sunshine but not midday sun and lots of water. Great for filtering out formaldehyde from the air.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This plant can be a bit tricky to care for as you do not want to over water and it loves direct sunlight. This plant is known for being an overall air purifier and will filter out many different contaminants in the air. If you are allergic to latex, you may have problems with the Ficus Alii.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Dwarf Palm needs plenty of sunshine, warm water, and moist soil. It will remove such contaminants from the air as xylene, which is found in solvents and plastics as well as formaldehyde.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Baby Rubber Plant needs rich soil, does not need watering often, and filtered light. The plant emits high oxygen content and is known for filtering a variety of toxins including formaldehyde.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The larger the plant grows the better it is as an air purifier. It loves well-drained soil and only partial sun.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Umbrella Tree loves lots of water and humidity but only needs indirect sunshine to thrive. It will filter out benzene from the air, which is known to be a carcinogenic substance. The tree is toxic, so it best to keep it away from pets and young children.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Kimberly Queen Fern likes sunshine but not direct and the soil needs to be dry before watering again. This fern will remove xylene, toluene, and formaldehyde.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Corn Cane only needs low water and low light so it does very well in many areas of your home. It is known to remove formaldehyde from the air.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Credits: mnn.com<\/a>, this old house<\/a>, Aliciainasmalltown.com<\/a>, The Flower Ranch<\/a>, and Daves Garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, all you have to do is choose one for each room in your home and you will begin to see a huge difference in the air quality. If you would like to help your family and friends breathe easier, please share.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our home is full of all kinds of air borne contaminants as well as chemicals in the products we have in our home such as the carpet that is often created using formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals. 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Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)<\/h3>\n
3. Gerber daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)<\/h3>\n
4. Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’)<\/h3>\n
5. Golden pothos (Scindapsus aures)<\/h3>\n
6. Chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium)<\/h3>\n
7. Red-edged dracaena (Dracaena marginata)<\/h3>\n
8. Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina)<\/h3>\n
9. Azalea (Rhododendron simsii)<\/h3>\n
10. English ivy (Hedera helix)<\/h3>\n
11. Warneck dracaena (Dracaena deremensis ‘Warneckii’)<\/h3>\n
12. Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema Crispum ‘Deborah’)<\/h3>\n
13. Bamboo palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii)<\/h3>\n
14. Heart leaf philodendron (Philodendron oxycardium)<\/h3>\n
15. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)<\/h3>\n
16. Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa)<\/h3>\n
17. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)<\/h3>\n
18. Wax Begonia (Begonia semperflorens)<\/h3>\n
19. Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)<\/h3>\n
20. Ficus alii (Ficus maeleilandii alii)<\/h3>\n
21. Dwarf Palm (Phoenix roebelenii)<\/h3>\n
22. Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia or Ficus robusta)<\/h3>\n
23. Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)<\/h3>\n
24. Common Name: Umbrella Tree (Brassaia actinophylla)<\/h3>\n
25. Kimberly Queen Fern (Nephrolepis obliterate)<\/h3>\n
26. Corn Cane (Dracaena massangeana)<\/h3>\n