Although many of us are excited about approaching Diwali, we are all concerned with the depreciating air quality around us during this time of the year. And, if you are a resident of Delhi or any other metropolis of the country, this one thing might be a reason to worry. The good news is that air purifying plants can make breathing fresh and healthy air possible.
The most satisfying thing is taking care of little green plants. In addition to giving your indoors and outdoor a classic appeal, plants provide a good amount of oxygen into the air that you breathe. People are becoming more interested in indoor gardening with the rise of concern about air quality. The reason is simple: to make the air indoors as clean as possible with the right amount of oxygen and minimize the presence of harmful substances or bacteria.
The fact that nature provided us with very valuable plants can actually help us in saving a lot of money on air purifiers which are not much help in making the air clean; even though they are highly advertised. But, not every plant is helpful in this regard, there are some specific plants that are beneficial in purifying the air to varying degrees. These are –
Dracaena
Growing Dracaena plants indoors is one of the best ways to breathe clean air at home. Among the most popular herbs for air purification, this plant eliminates pollutants. Furthermore, the long and slender leaves make it a beautiful plant to incorporate into the decor of the room. You will love planting Dracaena for both the reasons.
Areca Palm
The Areca Palm, also known as the Bamboo Palm or Butterfly Palm, is excellent at purifying the indoor air. Indeed, the plant is capable of cleaning the air from harmful pollutants such as carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and benzene. It is also beneficial to grow Areca Palms indoors as it produces a liter of ambient water every 24 hours, which acts as a natural humidifier. The plant therefore is ideal for those who suffer from breathing problems or during periods of dry weather.
Snake Plant
In addition to its quirky leaves, snake plants possess great value in nature. People who live in areas where air quality is severely polluted during these times of the year can breathe fresh air indoors by planting snake plants, which can help in reducing or eliminating toxic formaldehyde pollution found in the air. In addition, airborne xylene levels are reduced.
Money Plant
Money plants are powerful air purifying plants that can clean the air inside your home in the most effective manner. One would be able to remove pollutants from the air by planting Money plants, scientifically known as Epipremnum aureum. The easiest-to-maintain plants also beautifully add to the appeal of the home décor.
Spider Plant
The Spider plant is another houseplant that is very easy to grow and helps keep your air clean. Because of this, it is an excellent plant for beginners or for many forgetful plant owners. Spider plants will sprout shoots with flowers on them and grow into baby spider plants when they are placed under bright but indirect sunlight.
In addition to removing formaldehyde and xylene from the air, it can also contribute to improving indoor air quality by making you breathe cleaner air.
Aleo Vera Plant
We all know there are very serious health benefits associated with having Aloe Vera plants at home. Aside from being beneficial to skin and wellness, Aleo Vera plant is also effective at absorbing formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from the air. It is also one of the easiest plants to maintain at home and provides a wide range of benefits.
Peace Lilies
Peace Lily plant is definitely a plant that you will want to decorate your home with as it is a beautiful flower. Yet, despite its small size, this air-purifying plant has many major air-purifying properties, despite being very easy to grow. If 15-18 of these are placed in a 500 square meter space, the air inside will be sufficiently purified. By placing peace lilies, toxins like formaldehyde and trichloroethylene are eliminated from the air.
I hope you enjoyed learning about the 7 most effective air purifying plants that are beneficial for making the air clean and healthy to breathe. You can find such wonderful plants in your local plant shop or online.
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