12 NASA recommended air-purifying plants

Here are the 12 plants NASA recommends for removing toxins out of your home thus improving your air quality.

1- ARECA PALM

Areca Palms are biologically engineered to take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. However, what sets Areca Palms apart is their ability to also purify the environment it’s placed in by removing dangerous chemicals such as formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.

2 - SNAKE PLANT

Plant otherwise known as the Mother-In-Law’s Tongue is unique for its nighttime oxygen production, and ability to purify air through the removal of benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene.

3-JADE

The Money Plant has a high purification rate and can remove most of pollutants that we’ve discussed in this blog.

However, the leaves are toxic to humans and animals - so it’s essential to keep it out of the way of pets and small children.

For this reason, it’s a good plant to keep tucked away in a corner of your home office, out of the reach of anyone who it could do harm to.

4- SPIDER PLANT

Spider plants are great for purifying the air from xylene and can even help to reduce carbon monoxide, which is a very dangerous gas.

5- CHINESE EVERGREEN

The Chinese Evergreen is one of my favorite houseplants.

It releases a high oxygen content while purifying indoor spaces of harmful chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde and other toxins.

6- RUBBER PLANT

Their large leaves can absorb airborne chemicals and break them down, rendering them harmless. They absorb exhaled carbon dioxide and convert it to breathable oxygen. Rubber plants also eliminate bacteria and mold spores in the air.

7- GERBERA DAISY

the Gerbera Daisy is also distinct for its ability to produce high levels of oxygen at night while removing harmful chemicals, such as benzene and trichloroethylene. Beneficial for those suffering from sleep apnea and breathing disorders, keep this one on the nightstand for better sleep.

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8- ALOE

While it is great to have an Aloe Vera plant nearby to soothe any sunburns, this succulent will be purifying the air of formaldehyde and benzene, found in varnishes, floor finishes, and detergents.

9 - DRACAENA

Trichloroethylene and xylene are amongst the pollutants fought by this spiky, slow-growing plant.

10 - WEEPING FIG

Popular houseplants since the Victorian times, weeping figs can help to tackle levels of formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene not too mention they are stunning and are available both in green and variegated form.

12- CHRYSANTHEMUM