The plants and flowers we have in our homes not only decorate our homes with elegance and beauty, but also give us benefits for our health, encouragement, and help us improve our quality of life.
NASA conducted a study to discover which were the best plants to filter the air we breathe into our homes, offices and other places. Here we tell you what they are:
Ivy
Ivy is the number one indoor plant due to its incredible ability to filter the air. It is the most effective plant to absorb formaldehyde and is easy to care for. It adapts, can remain hanging in a flowerpot or on the floor and prefers moderate temperatures and medium exposure to sunlight.
Cow or tiger language
It is the perfect plant to put in a corner of your house and does not require much water or light. It is very efficient at absorbing carbon dioxide in the air and boosting oxygen at night – while other plants do so during the day. So it could be a good accessory for your bedroom.
Tape or bad mother
This is a very popular and easy to maintain indoor plant. Not only are they decorative, they are also on NASA’s list of the best purifying plants.
It is effective in combating pollutants including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon dioxide and xylene.
Dracaena marginata
This beautiful plant with very long and narrow leaves of dark green color with reddish brown edges can grow up to the ceiling, therefore they can be a beautiful decoration for large rooms. It is very beneficial for the air inside your house since it removes toxins such as xylene, formaldehyde and trichlorethylene from the air.
It is a very resistant plant that needs a clear place and supports a bit of direct light, but it fits perfectly in areas with sufficient lighting.
Which of these is your favorite plant?