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8/13/2019 Plants for Clean Indoor Air
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(Amanda Froelich) Most are naturally drawn to the outdoors for a period of quiet contemplation and/or a restful area torelax in. But often snowy weather, lack of time, or location can inhiit one!s time in the wilderness.
"hankfully, it is easier than e#er to introduce flora into one!s home. $lants %rown indoors ha#e a #ariety of enefits.&ot only are they the ultimate in functional decoratin%, ut some well'placed %reenery can ri%hten a space, purify the
air, and also create a more relaxin%, restful amiance. tudies ha#e also pro#en that rin%in% lush %reenery indoors canhelp reduce stress le#els, relie#e tension, and e#en help one heal faster.
eap the enefits nature can offer y adoptin% one (or more*) of the followin% plants into your home.Aloe Plant&ot only is the aloe plant readily a#ailale to soothe sunurns, stin%s, or cuts, it can also detoxify the ody and is %reatfor purifyin% the air. Aloe can help clear the air of pollutants found in chemical cleanin% products. An intri%uin%aspect, when the amount of harmful chemicals in the air ecomeexcessi#e, the plant!s lea#es will display rown spot
English IvyAccordin% to &AA, +n%lish #y is the numer one houseplant to %row indoors due to its incredile air filterin%
ailities. t is the most effecti#e plant when it comes to asorin% formaldehyde, and is e#en easy to %row. Anadaptale plant, it can e hun% and perched on the floor and prefers moderate temperatures and medium sunli%ht.
Rubber Treef your %reen thum is less de#eloped, the ruer tree may e for you. t easily %rows in dim li%htin% and cooler
climates. $lus, the low'maintenance plant is a powerful toxin eliminator and air purifier.
Snake PlantA wonderful corner plant, the snake plant can thri#e without much li%ht or water. t!s also efficient at asorin% carondioxide and releases oxy%en durin% the ni%ht (while most plants do durin% the day), therefore one in the edroom may
help you in experience etter sleep.Peace Lily
"his eautiful flower is a wonderful low'maintenance plant to keep in the home. $eace lilies do well in shade andcooler temperatures, and they can reduce the le#els of a numer of toxins in the air.
Philodendron"he heart'shaped philodendron is a popular plant choice for indoor areas, as they!re easy to care for and can %rowdecorati#e #ines. imilar to the +n%lish #y, they are particularly %ood at asorin% formaldehyde.f properly cared for, they can last for many years and %row with your family. "he philodendron prefers moderate
water and some sunli%ht.Bamboo Palm
An attracti#e and soothin% plant, the amoo palm also made &AA!s list of top'ten clean air plants with a purifyin%score of -.. "he palm is also quite effecti#e at clearin% out enene and trichloroethylene. 0ell watered and placed inshade or indirect sunli%ht, they!ll flourish and intensify the peace in your home.
Spider Plantpider plants are easy to %row and are a popular house plant for many. &ot only are they decorati#e, ut they!re alsoon &AA!s list of the est air'purifyin% plants. +ffecti#e at fi%htin% off pollutants (includin% enene, formaldehyde,caron monoxide, and xylene), they!re a eautiful addition to any home seekin% cleaner air.
Golden Pothos"he pothos is a simple 'yet eautiful 1 plant which also made &AA!s list. t %rows est in cool temperatures and inlow le#els of sunli%ht. Ale to clear formaldehyde from the air, it!s a eneficial plant to ha#e in your li#in% room or asa han%in% plant, as the lea#es will %row down in cascadin% #ines.
RedEdged !racaena"his #irant plant can %row to e ceilin% hei%ht (23 foot dracaenas are common), makin% it a %reat plant for decoratin%and fillin% up space. t!s eneficial for remo#in% toxins, such as xylene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde from theair. t flourishes in sunli%ht and will e a welcome addition in your home.$lants offer many amain% enefits4 %rown indoors, they!ll easily allow you to experience etter health, create lush
li#in% quarters, and e content in a healthier atmosphere.