Trying to make their home more comfortable and beautiful, as a rule, the owners acquire various decorative elements and furniture, while few people think about how this can affect the air quality. The fact is that these very "new things" can emit various substances. Electrical appliances, linoleum, laminate flooring, etc. sometimes contain traces of formaldehyde, which in turn come into contact with the air in the room. But what can you do to fix it? Indoor plants can improve the air quality in any home. Some of them can make the air cleaner by absorbing traces of smoke, dust and other particles, as well as heavy compounds that pose a danger to human health.
15 indoor plants that purify the air
Below we will talk in detail about several types of indoor plants, which have a remarkable ability to purify the air, high decorativeness, while caring for them will not be difficult.
Chlorophytum
Chlorophytum can become "lungs" of any apartment. The fact is that it is able to absorb most of the toxic substances from the air, as well as carbon monoxide. It occupies a leading place among all indoor plants for the release of oxygen and for the ability to purify the air from formaldehydes.
Most flower growers believe that such a plant looks very simple. However, it is worth hanging it, choosing an unusual support for this, or decorating the pot with a cute pots, then the chlorophytum will immediately transform.
Ficus Benjamin
Ficus Benjamin is also among the first indoor plants that can make the air in a room clean. This plant is able to remove dust from the air, as well as various harmful compounds that are emitted by objects made of plastic and some furniture.
Such a ficus is also interesting in that during its growth, its stems can be twisted, if necessary, giving them various unusual shapes.
Spathiphyllum
The plant spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum) has beautiful flowers, which are often referred to by flower growers as "covers". Such a plant can decorate almost any room, as it has a spectacular appearance.And it is also distinguished by its hard work: it quite well cleans the air in the room from mold spores, and also from formaldehyde and trichlorethylene.
Pelargonium (indoor geranium)
If you want to decorate your home with pelargonium, which is better known as indoor geranium, then you should take into account that it can have a negative effect on allergy sufferers. However, such a flower is indisputably useful, as it can cleanse the air of pathogenic microorganisms. This amazing property is due to the fact that the bush contains essential oils, and if a person has no contraindications, then they will also have a beneficial effect on his body. So, it was noticed that pelargonium normalizes the state of the nervous system and helps to improve sleep.
Sansevieria ("mother-in-law's language")
Probably, many flower growers know that sansevieria, which is also called "mother-in-law's language", has a number of unusual properties. Even if in the summertime it is transferred to the balcony and left there for a month, then even under the scorching sun at plus 35 it will survive. If, as a result of an oversight, the bush dries up, it will need to be transferred to a shaded place and watered. After a little time, the bush will come to life, and if you also feed it, then in just a few months it will again please with its attractive appearance.
Such a flower is useful in that it can purify the air in the room from formaldehydes and nitrogen oxides, this fact has been proven by scientists. "Mother-in-law's language" is perfect for various rooms, including the nursery and the kitchen.
Hamedorea (bamboo palm)
A bamboo palm tree, or chamedorea (Chamaedorea), will become a real decoration of any home. This plant differs in that it is able to humidify the air, making it much easier to breathe in the room, and it can also cleanse it of formaldehydes. In such a plant, the name comes from a pair of Greek words, namely: "chamai", which translates as "dwarf" and "dorea" - "gift". But if you want to grow it in your home, then keep in mind that the bush in indoor conditions reaches an average height of 200 cm.However, such a palm tree is incredibly beautiful and also very useful. The most popular among florists are such species as: high chamedorea (Chamaedorea elatior) and graceful chamedorea (Chamaedorea elegans).
Gerbera
Many flower growers mistakenly believe that the gerbera (Gerbera), although very beautiful, is absolutely useless. And therefore it is only used to decorate their homes. However, few people realize that it is not as simple as it seems. The fact is that such a flower is able to remove benzene from the air, and it also helps to improve sleep.
Cypress
A plant such as cypress (Chamaecyparis) is able to absorb dust from the air, and with it negative ions that are emitted by electrical devices. And this flower is also able to discharge the air in the room due to the fact that it gives up positive ions instead of absorbed negative ones. Thanks to this, the air becomes much cleaner and fills with freshness.
Orange and lemon trees
All lemon and orange trees have a positive effect on the air. The room where such a plant is located has air purified from various pathogenic bacteria and microbes.
Citrus contains essential oils that have a positive effect on the state of the human body, while the air in the room becomes very fresh. Such trees are interesting in that for some growers they grow well without much care, while others have to put a lot of effort so that such a plant does not die.
Begonia
Begonia adorns windowsills in many homes and for good reason! The fact is that it is able to absorb dust, as well as humidify the air. But at the same time, the bush must be systematically moistened from the sprayer so that it can reabsorb the dust (like a vacuum cleaner).
And such a plant is capable of exterminating most of the microbes and fungi in the air. They also help to cope with the radiation of electrical appliances. Plus, during flowering, the bush looks incredibly impressive.
Laurel noble
Laurel is very popular with European flower growers, but in Russia it can be found not so often. However, this plant is incredibly healthy! It removes various pathogenic microbes and dust from the air, and can also help with a variety of diseases. Although it looks rustic in appearance, such a flower is distinguished by its powerful medicinal and cleansing effect.
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia) is simply necessary to grow those people who often have lung disease. The fact is that such a plant is capable of exterminating staphylococci, which contribute to the development of various diseases. This flower can also identify and exterminate those toxic substances (xylene and toluene) that are emitted by the paintwork of walls or floors.
Dracaena
Another indoor plant that perfectly purifies the air is Dracaena. If you decorate your windowsill with such a flower, then you don't have to worry about exhaust gases or other unpleasant smell from the street getting into the room during ventilation. The fact is that such a bush cleans the air well from benzene, as well as from trichlorethylene, which can get into the room along with the exhaust.
Aloe
Aloe is a very popular house plant for flower growers. It is able to absorb formaldehyde from the air, which is released by new furniture. And also such a flower can get rid of various diseases. It can help with colds and runny nose. For the prevention and treatment of such diseases, it is recommended to drip a few drops of aloe juice into the nose. Aloe contains phytoncides that stimulate the brain, and also relieve physical fatigue.
Scheffler
A plant such as Schefflera is perfect for smokers or those who have a smoker in the house. The fact is that it absorbs nicotine and tar from the air, while neutralizing them.
This flower has a very spectacular appearance, while it is part of the largest genus belonging to the Araliaceae family. You also need to take into account that the bush will have a rich green-yellow color only if it receives a very large amount of scattered light.
Whichever flower you choose, the most important thing is that you like each other. Also, when choosing a plant, one must take into account how much it is poisonous to animals and children.
