5 easy-to-grow ornamental plants that help purify indoor air

Snake plant

According toOrganic Life, many families, offices, and coffee shops grow snake plants, whose English name is Snake plant. This type of plant has the advantage of not requiring much care, is cheap, and has a good air filtering effect. The plant absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen at night, contrary to the normal human respiratory process. The plant needs little light and water to help improve air quality.

Pothos

The pothos plant, scientifically known as Scindapsus aures, is a familiar plant in Vietnamese households. This plant ranks number one on the list of plants that can filter formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and benzene in the air. These toxins come from water-based paints, home decorations and can easily cause allergies and coughs.

Growing pothos is a natural and simple way to improve air quality. Pothos thrives in cool temperatures and requires little sunlight. Many families grow pothos in the bathroom area, on the front porch.

Palm tree

Palm trees are effective at filtering ammonia, a key ingredient in detergents, textiles and dyes. Palm trees, scientifically known as Rhapis excelsa, are easy to grow and care for, and are often grown in offices and living room corners to purify the air.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera, scientifically known as Aloe vera, is known for its function as food and medicine, but its function of cleaning the air is quite effective, which is little known. In particular, aloe vera also has the ability to display the amount of pollution in the air exceeding the allowable level through brown spots on the trunk. Aloe vera pots can be decorated on the desk, bathroom, and dining room.

White sail flower

The plant has the scientific name Spathiphyllum. This is one of the few air-purifying plants that has flowers, so it is a reasonable choice to beautify the living space. The plant is easy to care for, grows well in shade and normal temperature. However, the plant can be toxic to pets, so be careful with it if you have parrots or other pets.