Top 10 houseplants that help improve air quality in your home

You have probably heard about it: the green plants have what it takes to improve the indoor climate. But do you know which pollutants in our immediate environment they neutralize exactly?

First and foremost, humidity is an important factor for our well-being, but it is seldom included. Dry room air gradually contributes to the drying out of the lining of the mouth and throat. The air conditioning systems have a similar effect, causing some people to cough up and feel uncomfortable when swallowing. In summer, when it is hot, moisture evaporates faster, which can lead to overheating.

In order to achieve balanced temperature-humidity conditions in the living rooms without additional electrical devices, certain indoor plants come to our aid. You are, so to speak, a natural air regulator.

Secondly, most cleaning and care products contain harmful substances that we breathe in every day. In addition, many pieces of furniture in small rooms contain formaldehyde. All of these can lead to health problems. Which plants protect us from this and at the same time increase the humidity at home?

We briefly present a list, accompanied by pictures of suitable indoor plants. The short description explains which pollutants they fight:

1. Bow hemp (Sansevieria).

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Our first example is unmatched in air purification – the bow hemp. With its help, the effects of formaldehyde and the danger of everyday cleaning agents are defused.

2. Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina)

This popular houseplant purifies the air in the room, it removes numerous pollutants that are hidden in the carpets and furniture at home, as well as trichlorethylene and benzene.

3. Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum)

With these pretty flowers in particular, the level of benzene is lowered. Adhesives and dyes, as well as detergents and plastics, contain this element.

4. Aloe vera (aloe vera)

The leaf succulent houseplant is very easy to care for. In turn, it removes formaldehyde and benzene from the air in the room.

5. Dragon Tree (Dracaena)

This beautiful and highly valued houseplant purifies the air of substances that can be found in oils and varnishes.

6. Spotted ivy (Scindapsus pictus)

Particularly strong in the fight against formaldehyde, this plant species can even process the pollutants from burned gas. So it can be stored in the warm garage.

7. Gerberas

Gerbera removes trichlorethylene from indoor air. Place the plants in the washroom or bedroom, taking care of enough natural light. At night, however, the gerbera should not be in the bedroom.

8. Ivy (hedera)

The ivy breaks down the formaldehyde contained in detergents.

9. Sheath leaf (Spathiphyllum)

The vaginal leaf combats sheep substances such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichlorethylene. In addition, it mitigates the harmful properties of xylene.

10. Green lily (C.hlorophytum comosum)

Thanks to its numerous leaves and white nuances, the green lily breaks down benzene, carbon dioxide, xylene and formaldehyde from the room air. The green lily is therefore particularly suitable for the kitchen.

As you can see, our popular, most common indoor plants have many positive properties. Most of them are easy to care for, but you have to water them regularly! If you don’t forget to water them, you would be delighted with great, air-purifying houseplants!