Aloe
Most are familiar with aloe as a natural sunburn remedy. However, did you know it cleans indoor air? Aloe is known to reduce certain toxins like formaldehyde that can be found in household cleaners. It also has the ability to thrive indoors making it the perfect plant to help rid of dust. Aloe lives best in bright spaces with artificial or natural lighting. If you don’t have the greenest of thumbs, no worries, you only need to water aloe once every three weeks.
Snake Plant
Comically known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, snake plants actually have helpful properties unlike its name suggests. Snake plants absorb excess amounts of carbon dioxide, leaving behind fresher air which can actually help improve the quality of your hair. Be sure to place in indirect sunlight and water every two weeks.
Spider Plant
Joining the list of air-filtering greenery are spider plants. Like aloe, spider plants rid the air of harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. These plants also thrive indoors only needing moderate lighting and watering once a week. Because of their low maintenance style, spider plants make the perfect office plant.
English Ivy
English ivy is perfect to keep in your home if you’re sensitive to air-borne mold or dust. It can significantly reduce toxins in the air that can cause complications with allergies. English ivy requires a bit more TLC than the others on this list. It needs plenty of sunlight or the leaves can look dull and limp. Also, watering frequently (once a week) will help ensure pests will stay away and the ivy will remain healthy.
Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plants)
There’s nothing fake about a rubber plant’s ability to increase oxygen levels in your home. Breathe easy with this plant as it clears the air of toxins and excess amounts of mold. To work at its best, ficus elastica needs to be moist and drained properly. A bit of misting to the leaves will not only keep the plant moisturized, but will enhance the appearance.
