There are natural pollution fighters in the world that come in the form of plants. Its amazing what a little nature can do to clean up the air in your home. So put your houseplants to work and grow some fresh air!
We have listed a specific plant that compliments each variety of home and lifestyle.
Find yours:
Low Maintenance: Feston Rose plant
- Or also known as the Lantana Camara.
- The Feston Rose plant is as beautiful as it is tolerant. Do you have bad luck with houseplants? The Feston Rose plant may be the correct fit for you in the houseplant department. Not only is this plant low maintenance, it can withstand heat and lack of water.
- purifies the air in your house.
Air Pollution Hell: Devil's Ivy
- Also known as Golden Pothos and scientifically termed as Epipiremnum Aureum.
- Do you have a lot of air pollution your home? This plant acts as an excellent natural anti-pollutant against common pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.
The Looker: Phalaenopsis
- This plant will most defiantly enhance the beauty of your home along with purifying it's air.
Got Pets Oders?: English Ivy
- Scientifically termed as Hedera Helix.
- English Ivy is an ideal houseplant for those who have pets. This plant is known to filter indoor pollutants like fecal particles, and formaldehyde aerosols to name a few.
- It keeps to keep your house toxin free.
- Tip: Keep out of reach of children and pets because it is poisonous.
Personal Maid: Parlor Ivy
- Also known as the heartleaf Philodendron and scientifically termed as Philodendron Scandens.
- Have you ever wanted a maid or a house cleaner? Parlor Ivy successfully filters out harmful chemicals and helps by cleaning up the air in your house just like your own personal maid or air filter.
Small but Packs a Big Punch: African Violets
- Scientifically termed as the Saintpaulia species.
- This plant is perfect if you have limited room, space, or a small area that you would like to have brightened up and naturally freshened.
The Plant Dr.: Garlic Vine
- This houseplant is scientifically termed as Mansoa Alliacea.
- Garlic vine serves as an air purifier as well as a aid in health. You can use the leaves, roots, flowers, etc., to treat cold, fever, sore throat and other breathing problems.
Home Improvement: The Peace Lily
- Scientifically termed as Spathiphyllum.
- Is your house currently going under a remodel? Or do you use nail polishes, paints, etc. and adhesives etc? These all contain harmful pollutants like benzene, toluene and xylene. Miraculously, these pollutants are successfully filtered out of your house by the Peace lily.
See what one of these houseplants can do for you! Put them to work for you and grow your home some fresh air.
Resources: The Green Ecologist, How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 House Plants that Purify Your Home or Office by B.C. Wolverton.
by Local Green Circle, October, 2009.