14 Potted Plants That Purify Indoor Air, Easy for Beginners to Keep Alive

Everyone likes a bit more greenery at home, especially after the warmth of spring returns. Indoor plants are not only decorative; many of them can purify indoor air. The potted plants below are suitable for growing indoors and can greatly improve indoor air quality.

Many homes or offices are closed up most of the time, with not much fresh air. Growing some indoor plants that can purify the air is very important, bringing us fresh, natural air.

1. Heartleaf Philodendron

This is a very easy-to-grow indoor potted plant. It can grow as a climbing vine, and its leaves are heart-shaped, a bit like pothos.

Heartleaf philodendron is suitable for hanging above cabinets. It can adapt to low-light environments. For care, water thoroughly when the potting soil dries out, and keep the minimum care temperature above 5°C. Avoid freezing, and it will stay green all year round.

2. Pothos

Pothos is a fantastic indoor potted plant and also the most common green plant. It was the first indoor plant I ever grew.

Pothos has good resistance to pests and diseases and is highly adaptable to its environment. It can grow in low-light environments, is very easy to propagate, and does not need frequent care. If you want a beginner plant, pothos is your best choice.

3. Chinese Evergreen

Chinese evergreen has leaves that stay green all year round and can remain evergreen through all four seasons. It is an excellent potted green plant with strong adaptability to its environment and can tolerate low-light conditions. It likes warmth and humidity. Be careful to water thoroughly when the potting soil dries out and avoid freezing.

4. Snake Plant

Snake plant is not only one of the best indoor air-purifying plants, but also a tough indoor potted plant that does not need frequent care. Snake plants come in various forms, including varieties with golden edges. Growing a snake plant basically means no pests or diseases. It adapts very well to indoor conditions. From winter solstice, as long as it stays above 5°C, it is fine not to water it for a month or two.

5. Spider Plant

Spider plant is a very classic indoor potted green plant. It is very easy to grow and suitable for hanging baskets and bookshelves. Hanging baskets look quite ornamental. It is easy to propagate; as long as it grows stolons, you can take cuttings and turn them into new potted plants. Spider plant also does not need special care, has very strong resistance to pests and diseases, and can grow healthily even in a room without sunlight. Be careful to water thoroughly when the potting soil dries out.

6. Dragon Tree

Dragon tree is a very wonderful tropical plant and also a common indoor air-purifying green plant. It is a perennial plant that can grow very tall and can tolerate low-light environments, though it grows best in bright, indirect light, and its leaves will also be more variegated and vibrant.

7. Aloe

Aloe is a fantastic potted plant that can help purify the air. Aloe is a succulent plant and does not need frequent watering during care. Aloe also has good resistance to pests and diseases. It likes sunny windowsills and is very afraid of frequent watering; waterlogged soil easily causes rot. During care, also be careful to avoid freezing. Keep the minimum care temperature above 5°C, keep the soil slightly dry, and provide well-draining soil.

8. Peace Lily

Peace lily is a fantastic flowering plant for purifying indoor air. It has fairly good shade tolerance and a certain degree of drought tolerance, so it does not need frequent watering. With just a little indirect light, it can bloom. Peace lily can also absorb harmful toxins from indoor air.

9. Areca Palm

Areca palm is a common tropical foliage plant indoors. It looks very tropical and is also a very popular indoor green plant. Areca palm is easy to care for, does not need much light, and can go for a while without care. For care, be careful to maintain a warm, humid environment and keep air humidity high. Avoid dry air, and you can grow it well.

10. Rubber Tree

Rubber tree is a very common indoor green plant. It grows easily when cared for on a windowsill and has very gorgeous leaves. Rubber tree prefers an environment with more sunlight. For care, be careful to water thoroughly only after the potting soil has completely dried out, and avoid frequent watering.

11. Dracaena Fragrans

Dracaena fragrans looks a bit like corn. It is a very good indoor air-purifying plant with excellent ornamental value and a tropical feel. It can adapt to shaded environments, does not need frequent care, and has low water needs. Water thoroughly when the potting soil dries out, and keep it in a warm, slightly dry environment year round.

12. Boston Fern

Boston fern is an indoor ornamental green plant that I really like. It is a common ornamental fern, suitable for growing in hanging baskets or large flower pots, and it looks very lush. For care, be careful to maintain a warm, humid environment. It likes higher air humidity and can adapt to low-light environments.

13. English Ivy

English ivy is a very common climbing plant on the market. It can be pruned often and is suitable for growing in hanging baskets. It looks very interesting, with leaves shaped like little duck feet.

English ivy likes a cool, slightly moist environment and does not like harsh sun. When growing it in a pot, be careful to avoid too much sunlight. It is suitable for a spot with half shade and half sun, or a bright place. Keep proper ventilation and water thoroughly when the potting soil dries out.

14. Calathea

There are many varieties of calathea. They are very interesting plants: during the day the leaves unfold, and at night, if the environment is dark, the leaves slowly curl up.

Calathea likes a bright environment. The most important thing is to keep air humidity high. During the growing season, the potting soil needs to stay slightly moist. If the temperature drops below 10°C, be careful to keep the soil slightly dry, watering thoroughly only when it has dried out.