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Did you know scientists say that the air inside our homes can be several times more polluted than the air outdoors?
According to the EPA, houseplants have been shown to reduce levels of indoor pollutants introduced by household cleaners and appliances. Through their natural process of respiration, houseplants filter out toxins while increasing oxygen levels and moisture, leaving the air cleaner and healthier to breathe.
Common Air Pollutants
Formaldehyde: Found in foam insulation, plywood, clothing, carpets, furniture, paper goods, and household cleaners.
Benzene: Found in tobacco smoke, gasoline, synthetic fibers, plastics, inks, detergents, and rubber.
Trichloroethylene: Found in dry cleaning, inks, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and adhesives.
Try these air-cleaning Houseplants
Arrowhead Vine
Heart-shaped leaves with silver, white or yellow markings.
Care: Plant in regular potting soil and keep the soil barely moist. Best grown in bright, indirect sunlight, warm temperatures and low humidity.
Bamboo Palm
Perfect for adding moisture to the air during the dry winter months. Proven to be an effective remover of benzenes, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde.
Care: Low to bright light. Water only enough to keep root ball damp. Wash leaves to prevent spider mites.
Boston Fern
Best for removing formaldehyde and adding moisture to the indoor environment.
Care: Medium to bright light. Feed weekly with a light fertilizer while the plant is producing new foliage. Feed sparingly in winter. Keep soil moist but not soggy and never let root ball dry. Mist frequently.
Chinese Evergreen
Tolerates low light and cool temperatures. Unique foliage adds to the home décor.
Care: Low to bright light. Feed regularly only during summer months. Water regularly from mid-summer to fall, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering. Water less frequently during winter.
Draceana 'Warneckei'
Extremely easy care and removes trichloroethylenes the best.
Care: Bright to low light. Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Give a liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the spring and summer months. Don’t feed in winter and water less.
English Ivy
A traditional groundcover that grows well in topiaries and hanging pots.
Care: Medium to bright light. In spring and summer, water often. Allow to dry slightly between watering in fall and winter. Feed regularly and mist often.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
The ability to purify the air is just an added bonus in addition to its ease of growth and disease/insect resistance.
Care: Keep root ball evenly moist, although you may allow the soil to dry out in between watering. Feed weekly in spring and summer, bi-weekly in the winter. Mist frequently.
Golden pothos
Removes benzenes and formaldehydes well. Available in hanging plants. Easy care.
Care: Medium to low light. Feed weekly when producing new foliage. Feed bi-monthly to monthly in winter months.
Peace Lily
Produces beautiful flower like leaves and excels in the removal of air pollutants.
Care: Low to medium light. Feed regularly from spring to fall, but less in the winter months. Wash leaves occasionally to prevent insect attacks.
Spider plant
Removes carbon monoxide and other pollutants within the home. Unique design is an added bonus.
Care: Medium to bright light. Requires minimal feeding, generally every 2 months depending on the fertilizer. Keep soil moist but never soggy.
Zee Zee Plant
Stemless plant producing leaves up to two feet long with fleshy midrib and leathery leaflets.
Care: Expose to medium light for best growth. Tolerates low light. Allow soil to dry out between thorough watertings. Mist frequently.
