10 highly recommended indoor plants that can purify the air

Nowadays, although people have been committed to urban greening, urban air pollution is getting worse and worse, and in many places air pollution has seriously threatened people's health. And for those of us who stay indoors for long periods, the air quality is still not very good either. So some people place many indoor plants that can purify the air indoors, but which plants actually have air-purifying ability? Below, let's take a look at 10 indoor plants that can purify the air.

1. Golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Everyone knows golden pothos, right? When it comes to indoor plant decoration today, the first thing people think of is golden pothos. Why? Because of its super-strong air-purifying ability. Golden pothos has long been called a green purifier; it can convert indoor formaldehyde into sugar or amino groups during metabolism, and can quickly and effectively absorb harmful gases such as indoor formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene, so its air-purifying ability is very good.

2. Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

Snake plant, known as a natural scavenger, has a strong air-purifying ability. It is said that one pot of snake plant can absorb 80 percent of the harmful gases within about 10 square meters nearby. It can quickly and effectively absorb harmful gases present indoors such as carbon dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, carbon monoxide and nitrogen peroxide. Moreover, snake plant can purify the air not only during the day but also at night, with a very good effect.

3. Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Spider plant, one of the common hanging plants indoors, also has very good air-cleaning and purifying ability. Even in a dark corner, spider plant can carry out photosynthesis with weak light and at the same time exert its indoor air-purifying ability. For more than 80 percent of indoor harmful gases, especially harmful substances such as formaldehyde, its purifying ability is very good, so spider plant is also called a green purifier.

4. Aloe (Aloe vera)

When it comes to aloe, most friends probably think of its high medicinal value and its role in beauty and skin care, but overlook that aloe itself also has air-purifying ability. When aloe is grown indoors, it can absorb odors in the indoor air, and at the same time aloe also releases a large amount of oxygen. Under sufficient light conditions, the stronger the photosynthesis, the more oxygen aloe releases, and the stronger its air-purifying ability.

5. Ivy (Hedera helix)

Ivy, a common indoor hanging plant, also has very good air-purifying ability. It has a good absorption effect on harmful gases such as formaldehyde and benzene produced indoors. Moreover, it is said that ivy can also absorb dust; even dust that is difficult for a vacuum cleaner to absorb can be absorbed by it. The plant also contains substances that resist nicotine and can convert harmful substances into sugars and amino acids, so the effect is still very good.

6. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)

Monstera, a common indoor potted foliage plant, is deeply favored by consumers because of its graceful plant shape and lush green leaves. Monstera has very good air-purifying ability and can improve indoor air quality well. At night, monstera can absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide effectively, and during the day it will also preferentially absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene, playing a great role in increasing indoor oxygen content.

7. Cactus

When it comes to cactus, most people probably think of its anti-radiation effect, but its air-purifying ability is often forgotten. It is said that during normal growth, cactus inhales carbon dioxide and releases oxygen through respiration, and this function is especially prominent at night. So in fact cactus still has a very good air-purifying effect, and cactus is also an expert at absorbing dust, and can effectively improve indoor air quality.

8. Rubber plant (Ficus elastica)

Although the rubber plant is not like plants such as golden pothos, its ability to purify dust is very outstanding. In daily photosynthesis, the rubber plant can absorb harmful substances indoors such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride and benzene, greatly absorbing all harmful gases, dust and other harmful substances indoors completely, so its air-purifying ability is still quite good.

9. Umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola)

Umbrella tree, which many friends may not be particularly familiar with, is what we commonly call Schefflera arboricola in daily life, and is one of the more famous potted plants indoors. When grown indoors, it can bring fresh air to the room. Its leaves contain components that absorb and resist nicotine and other harmful substances, and can convert these harmful substances into harmless plant substances through photosynthesis, effectively reducing formaldehyde content and purifying the air.

10. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)

Peace lily, a very famous foliage plant, is often used by people for indoor potted ornamental display. It is an "expert" at dealing with human exhaled waste and acetone, and can effectively and quickly filter out indoor exhaust and harmful gases such as benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde, bringing people fresh air and playing a great role in safeguarding people's health and reducing the probability of illness.

Conclusion: Of course, besides these indoor plants, there are still many, many indoor plants that can purify the air, such as Aglaonema, lucky bamboo, asparagus fern, money tree, weeping fig, Alocasia, orchid tree and Boston fern, and so on.

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