We have curated the ultimate Top 10 Houseplants to help you simplify the process of choosing Easy to Care for plants which will improve the Air Quality in your Home whilst continuing to keep it Aesthetically pleasing.
There are some nasty compounds in our homes emitted from cleaning products, varnish and various inorganic materials, such as Benzene (b), Formaldehyde (f), Trichloroethylene (t), Xylene & Toluene (x) and Ammonia (a) The plants we have chosen help clean the air removing these toxins. (NASA Study)
We've also added some handy care tips!
1. Snake Plant
Where: Bedroom
Why: Releases Oxygen at night and very easy to care for.
Helps remove: b,f,t,x,a
Choose: variegated Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii.
Care: Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between watering
2. Spider Plant
Where: Bedroom
Why: Releases Oxygen at night and easy to grow new plants from the offshoots-the plant that keeps on giving!
Helps remove: f,x, & carbon monoxide
Choose: Chlorophytum Vittatum
Care: Water when the leaves go pale
3. Aloe Vera
Where: Bedroom
Why: Releases Oxygen at night and you can use the leaf sap for sun burn and skin health
Helps remove: b,f,
Choose: The one you like the look of! (Aloe Vera is the scientific name too!)
Care: Keep in sunlight and water sparingly
4. Peace Lily
Where: Living Room
Why: One of the best houseplants for removing a wide range of nasties and it looks great.
Helps remove: b,f,t,x,a - amazing!
Choose: Spathiphyllum Vivaldi
Care: Keep moist and away from direct sunlight.
5. Chrysanthemum
Where: Living Room
Why: One of the best houseplants for removing a wide range of nasties and there are several varieties to choose from to match your colour scheme
Helps remove: b,f,t,x,a - amazing!
Choose: Chrysanthemum Morifolium
Care: Avoid high heat and water regularly
6. Gerbera Daisy
Where: Living Room
Why: Will bloom in winter and all year -One of the best houseplants for removing air-bourne nasties and very colourful
Helps remove: b,f,t
Choose: Gerbera Jamesonii
Care: Bright light and water regularly
7. English Ivy
Where: Entrance hall and rooms where temperatures stay modest
Why: A great hanging plant that is very effective at cleaning toxins
Helps remove: b,f,t,x
Choose: Hedera Helix
Care: Can be kept in lower light conditions
8. Dragon Tree
Where: Living Room
Why: It can grow to 8 feet and is very effective at removing toxins- a living sculpture that is easy to look after
Helps remove: b,f,t,x
Choose: Dracaena Marginata
Care: Bright light with shade (indirect sunlight) and keep it moist
9. Parlour Palm
Where: Kitchen / Bathroom
Why: It looks exotic and is amazing at cleaning the air.
Helps remove: b,f,t,x,a- amazing!
Choose: Chamaedorea Elegans
Care: Lower light and humidity with moist soil
10. Weeping Fig
Where: Kitchen / Bathroom
Why: These ficus can be huge and tree like so sculpturally amazing, plus they release oxygen at night.
Helps remove: f,x
Choose: Ficus Benjamina
Care: They need consistent bright light and high humidity
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