Air-purifying plants can help give your home an airier and fresher atmosphere by filtering out pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene found in everyday household products and chemicals.
The weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) is one of the best air-purifying plants because it absorbs all three harmful substances present. Plus, its care requirements are low so this houseplant makes an excellent addition to any collection!
Kimberly Queen Fern
The Kimberly Queen Fern is an excellent air-purifying plant to create a healthier home environment. It can filter out many pollutants including formaldehyde, which has been linked to respiratory issues and is sometimes found in certain hair care products.
Air purifiers can also help to decrease indoor temperatures, making them particularly important if there are children living in your home who may be exposed to high levels of air pollution.
Apart from its natural benefits, this fern is also easy to maintain. It requires only minimal watering, minimal light exposure and humidity conditions in its environment.
Before adding more water, be sure that the soil has completely dried out before giving another dose. Overwatering may clog its roots and even kill your plant!
Kimberly Queen Fern is an ideal plant choice for Houston area’s humid conditions and warmer climate. It can be planted as groundcover, in containers, or hanging baskets for optimal results.
Bamboo Palm
The Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii) is an easy-care tropical houseplant, ideal for low light conditions. One of its key functions is filtering VOCs from indoor air.
Improve the air quality in your home by absorbing negative ions and emitting carbon dioxide, making your home an oasis of fresh air for those suffering from asthma or allergies. It helps eliminate airborne pollutants.
As with most plants, proper watering of a Bamboo Palm is critical to its success and will vary according to season.
Your Bamboo Palm may need additional watering during the summer to maintain optimal soil moisture and ensure its healthy development.
Overwatering can result in rotting roots, so it’s important to monitor your plant’s water needs carefully. Aim to water when the top layer of soil feels damp but not wet – this ensures the roots receive all the water they require without any excess running out of their pots.
Devil’s Ivy
Devil’s Ivy (also referred to as pothos and Epipremnum aureum) is one of the best houseplants for eliminating airborne toxins from your home environment through phytoremediation – an organic process which absorbs and breaks down harmful compounds such as formaldehyde, xylene and benzene from air or soil, thus decreasing VOC levels in your home environment.
Heart-shaped leaves make this versatile plant stand out, and its low maintenance tropical nature means it can survive many indoor conditions. Particularly popular as an option for small spaces, this hanging or shelving plant adds character and looks stunning draped from shelving or suspended from baskets.
Devil’s Ivy plants can be propagated easily from stem cuttings, or you can divide an existing one by taking cuttings with multiple leaves from its central stem and repotting it. You could also use hydroponic systems to grow them in water; when growing indoors in spring and summer use half-strength liquid or granular fertilizer once every few weeks for best results.
Kentia Palm
Kentia Palm is a hardy houseplant that requires minimal care indoors. It easily adapts to diverse temperatures, light levels and humidity conditions.
Palms with graceful slender stems adorned with attractive stripes make a striking and exotic addition to any space, offering visual diversity in every setting. Use it to divide or break apart areas within your home or office or simply as decorative accents within it!
Plants can help purify the air in both your home or office by filtering pollutants out and releasing oxygen that improves breathing. Plus, their green leaves contain soothing chemicals like serotonin that help improve mood and sleep patterns.
These plants thrive in various soil conditions, but perform best when their potting mix drains quickly; adding some horticultural sand may help with drainage. Palm fertilizers that provide essential micronutrients should also be applied on an ongoing basis during spring and summer.
