NASA, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has conducted extensive research to find the type of plant that is best at purifying the air.
American scientists have discovered that indoor air contains toxic substances such as benzene, ammonia, trichlorethylene, and formaldehyde, which can affect human health. Fortunately, many types of houseplants can filter up to 85% of these harmful gases, helping to create a cleaner environment in homes and offices.
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| Chrysanthemums help remove VOC-benzene, a compound known to contribute to cancer if humans are exposed to it over the long term. |
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| Spider plant, also known as spiderwort, is recommended for purifying indoor air in homes and workplaces. Studies show that this small, attractive plant helps remove benzene, formaldehyde, CO, and xylene from the air, and is harmless to children and animals. |
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| The peace lily, or white sail plant, is capable of removing alcohol, acetone, and formaldehyde. According to experts, the plant cleans the air in two ways: it absorbs pollutants into its leaves and transfers them to the roots, where the roots synthesize the pollutants as food for the plant; or the plant releases water vapor, acting like a pump to draw dirty air down to the roots. |
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| Ferns are the best plants for removing formaldehyde and arsenic from the soil. |
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| Snake plants are effective at purifying the air, absorbing carcinogenic toxins, and improving the living environment. |
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| Eleutherococcus senticosus has been shown by NASA to be effective in reducing formaldehyde, toluene, and benzene from the air. |
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| Pothos plants are easy to grow, fast-growing, require little care, and have excellent air-purifying capabilities. However, they are poisonous, so keep them out of reach of children. |
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| The vibrant marigold flowers adorn living spaces and effectively purify the air. NASA research indicates that growing marigolds in well-lit, warm environments helps remove harmful substances such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from the air. |
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| Ivy plants have the ability to absorb harmful airborne substances such as benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene from indoor air and transform them into harmless substances. In addition, this plant can filter out some allergens for children and sensitive individuals. |
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| Aloe vera plants are easy to grow, thrive in sunlight, and effectively filter out formaldehyde and benzene, which accumulate from house painting and renovations. A small aloe vera plant is a smart choice for your bright kitchen. Besides its air-purifying function, the aloe vera plant's inner pulp is very good for health and can effectively soothe sunburns. |
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| The Areca palm is a good air-purifying plant, according to NASA. |
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| The money tree, also known as the blood tree, prefers places with moderate light and humidity. Growing this plant helps filter out substances like trichloroethylene and formaldehyde in your home. |
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