5 Indoor Plants That Act As Natural Air Purifiers

Love adding indoor plants to your home space to add a touch of green? Potted plants indeed work wonders to change the feel of the room and bring about a sense of peace and calm. But did you know that apart from using them to beautify your home, you can also use certain pants to remove air toxins and purify the air you breathe? Yes, you heard us right. There are a handful of plants that act as natural air purifiers and can help you a great deal in fighting air pollution - be it from pollutants, allergens and even in reducing the ill effects of smoking.

Here's a list of plants that you need to look out for:

1. Palms

The hardy houseplants are easy to grow and are perfect boosters for lifting people's spirits. They are the ultimate natural air purifiers and remove formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide from the surroundings.

2. Peace lilies

Peace lilies spread freshness for a longer period of time. They thrive in the shade in temperatures below 12 degrees Celsius and remove harmful toxins like acetone, ammonia, benzene, ethyl acetate, formaldehyde, methyl alcohol, trichloroethylene, and xylene.

3. Ferns

Ferns may not be as fascinating as other flowering plants but they have survived since prehistoric times. Their soft feathery leaves contribute to their appeal. Also, by purifying the air from toluene and xylene, they can help us deal with air pollution.

4. Schefflera

Schefflera has glossy and sturdy oval leaves that almost look unreal because of their waxy shine. Their plus point is that they soak up nasty toxins like benzene, formaldehyde and toluene. So like palms, they are a great natural air purifier.

5. Anthuriums

Anthuriums are not just pretty but they also make for a lovely gift because of their exotic looking blooms. That's not all. Their large and dark leaves suck up ammonia, formaldehyde, toluene and xylene to purify the air.

Bring home these plants to cut down on air pollution.

(Also read: 3 Amazing Houseplants That'll Help Keep Your Home Cool)