Feb 13, 2025, 03:39 PM IST

Green and clean: 7 indoor plants that purify air

Monica Singh

Here is a list of  indoor that helps in purifying the air so that you can breath fresh air.

* Benefits: Known for its ability to remove formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene. * Care: Easy to care for, thrives in indirect sunlight, and tolerates a range of temperatures.

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

* Benefits: Effective at removing formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, toluene, and nitrogen oxides. * Care: Low-maintenance, tolerates low light, and infrequent watering.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

* Benefits: Removes formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, and ammonia. * Care: Prefers indirect light and consistently moist soil.

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

* Benefits: Known for removing formaldehyde and benzene. * Care: Needs bright, indirect sunlight and infrequent watering.

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)

* Benefits: Removes formaldehyde and xylene. * Care: Prefers high humidity, indirect light, and regular watering.

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

* Benefits: Effective at removing formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and toluene. * Care: Thrives in moderate light and prefers moist soil.

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

* Benefits: Known for removing formaldehyde. * Care: Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering.

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

* Benefits: Effective at removing formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and xylene. * Care: Prefers indirect light and regular watering.

Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)