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5. The Lily of Peace
Not only does the peace lily have beautiful flowers, but this plant is virtually indestructible.
Also called “spatiphyllum”, this plant has flowers all summer long. It prefers shady locations with humidity, but avoiding excess water in the pot. Simply let the soil dry out on the surface between waterings.
This beautiful plant is perfect for removing ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from indoor air.
6. Boston Fern
Boston fern loves cool locations with lots of humidity and little light.
Bathrooms are a perfect place for this type of plant.
This indoor fern is able to remove pollutants like xylene and formaldehyde from indoor air.
For maintenance, water once a week in winter and 2 to 3 times a week in summer. The Boston fern likes water, but not too much.
7. Mother-in-law’s tongues
Mother-in-law’s tongues, also called “Sansevieria,” are everywhere in offices and restaurants. Why? Because they require almost no maintenance.
They just need a little water once a week and prefer a dry environment. They don’t need a lot of sun either.
But, on the other hand, they are very good at removing pollutants from your home. They are able to remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and xylene from indoor air. Not bad, right?
8. Indoor Palm
The indoor palm is very effective in filtering formaldehyde from the air. This plant loves sun and light.
Also called “Chamaedorea”, this palm can grow up to 3 meters high. Which makes it an incredible plant to have at home.
Chamaedorea filters benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from indoor air.
As for maintenance, nothing too bad. The indoor palm prefers good filtered light and generous watering during the growing season without stagnant water in the saucer.
9. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a multi-purpose succulent, that’s for sure. Here we talk about these 40 incredible uses.
When consumed in small doses, aloe vera has many health benefits. But that’s not all. This plant can soothe sunburn (very practical on vacation) and also clean the air inside your home.
With an aloe vera plant in your home, you will be able to effectively remove formaldehyde from indoor air.
As for maintenance, it’s also great! As it is a plant that grows in arid or even semi-desert regions, it does not like excess water. You just need to water it moderately when the soil is very dry.
