Natural Air Purifiers

As we continue to make our houses more air tight with greater insulation, it is important to have an electronic ventilation system to provide fresh air. For better health in these homes, houseplants can increase the oxygen and even purify the air of VOCs including benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. NASA completed a study of the best air-filtering houseplants.

 The list includes:

Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata "Bostoniensis")

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

Mother-in-law's Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)

Areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)

Dwarf date palm (Phoenix roebelenii)

Golden pothos (Scindapsus aures or Epipremnum aureum)

Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)

Kimberly queen fern (Nephrolepis obliterata)

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis sp.)