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Houseplants That Can Clean The Air And Are Basically Impossible To Kill
Linda Parker by Linda Parker August 26, 2019 - Updated on October 4, 2021
Houseplants That Can Clean The Air And Are Basically Impossible To Kill
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Indoor plants are kept in most homes and offices, as people have always cherished the numerous benefits they offer. When grown inside, they cleanse the air from harmful toxins and chemicals, and positively affect health.
A study conducted by NASA in the ’80s confirmed these properties of indoor houseplants. Scientists found that ornamental plants help fight Sick Building Syndrome, which is a condition manifested by adverse effects on health and comfort in building occupants due to time spent in a building.
The air we breathe is actually stagnant, and toxins build up and cannot escape since buildings are sealed-up more than ever.
The most common toxins found in buildings and homes like benzene, formaldehyde, acetone, chloroform, dichlorobenzene, carbon tetrachloride, tetrachloroethylene, toluene, ethyl acetate, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, and xylene.
Fortunately, their effects can all be neutralized by having some of these natural air purifying systems in the form of plants.
The NASA study showed that there are numerous plants that can purify the air and revitalize by absorbing the pollutants in the air. The positive findings actually made them decide to send plants into space to help keep astronauts’ air healthy and create an optimal life support environment.
These 12 plants are the most effective for removing indoor toxins:
1. Hedera helix, English ivy
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English ivy is an evergreen perennial vine and is a super climber. It is useful for cleansing benzene and toluene.
2. Chlorophytum comosum, spider plant
With spiderettes growing out from the mother plant, it makes it appear as spiders are dangling down from the pot! The Spider Plant is also useful in removing carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
3. Ficus benjamina, weeping fig
The Weeping fig is one of the most popular indoor trees, cleaning out the pollutants from the air like formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.
4. Philodendron scandens `oxycardium’, heartleaf philodendron
It works perfectly in filtering formaldehyde from the air.
5. Chamaedorea sefritzii, bamboo or reed palm
Among the many palm plants, the bamboo palm is most suited for low light conditions. It tops the list of Indoor Plants Recommended By NASA for filtering benzene and trichloroethylene.
6. Dracaena deremensis `Janet Craig’, Janet Craig dracaena
Dracaena marginata is capable of removing pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and carbon dioxide.
7. Dracaena deremensis `Warneckii’, Warneck dracaena
8. Sansevieria trifasciata, snake plant
This great oxygen-producing houseplant can absorb harmful toxins from indoor air and also decrease the odds of airborne allergies.
9. Spathiphyllum `Mauna Loa’, peace lily
Besides purifying air, this elegant plant also absorbs the Acetone v***rs that are commonly found in house paints, eliminating the chances of low blood pressure and headache.
10. Philodendron selloum, selloum philodendron
It is a low light houseplant, thriving well in shade and ideal for removing formaldehyde and airborne allergens, according to the famous NASA clean air study.
11. Epipiremnum aureum, golden pothos
This hard-to-kill, low-maintenance, and air-purifying plant is very versatile in nature. You can grow it in hanging baskets or allow the long vines to drape down over the bookshelf.
12. Aglaonema modestum, Chinese evergreen
Even if you lack a green thumb, you will find growing Chinese evergreen super easy. Benzene and formaldehyde are the toxins, which it devours from the air.
However, despite cleansing the air from dangerous chemicals and pollutants, indoor plants offer multiple other benefits as well.
They are natural humidifiers of the air and can leave a natural, pleasant, and fresh scent in the room, and some of them, like Aloe Vera, can be used as natural healing remedies in the treatment of various health issues.
Moreover, studies have shown that a plant in the home or in the office creates a positive atmosphere that lowers stress levels, boosts productivity, and fights fatigue.
The v***r of certain plants, like jasmine and lavender, helps you fall asleep easily. Plants are known to be able to induce a state of tranquility that will ensure a good night’s sleep.
Plants and flowers in the room improve mental health as well, boost positivity, and can also help in the case of depression and loneliness.
Therefore, decorate your home with the ones you like most, and allow your plants to improve the air quality, eliminate toxins and pollutants, and create a clean and relaxing atmosphere in the room.
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Linda Parker
Linda Parker
Hey everyone! My name is Linda and I am a freelance writer, blogger, and homesteader. When I’m not writing or blogging about topics related to health/wellness, natural living & organic gardening – you can find me in my rooftop garden planting new plants or watering them 🙂 Or simply, enjoying my favorite cup of tea with my lovely friends – my plants!
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7 Plants That Can Attract Positive Energy In Your Home And Office
Linda Parker by Linda Parker August 26, 2019 - Updated on December 4, 2020
7 Plants That Can Attract Positive Energy In Your Home And Office
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Numerous studies have shown that you can dramatically improve the atmosphere in the home and office if you keep certain plants in the room.
These plants promote positivity and improve the energy in the space while filtering the air and supporting overall health.
These are the best plants to have in the home and office in order to reduce the negative energy:
1.Jasmine
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Being an extremely potent aphrodisiac, jasmine also brings love and money in the home. Keep it in the bedroom or in the room where you spend most of your time, as it provides positive energy, improves your relationships, and builds romance.
2.Lavender
Encourage sleep by sprinkling lavender on your pillow. Also, it treats depression, calms your mind, promotes happiness and harmony, and supports devotion and fidelity in the relationship.
3.Aloe Vera
This amazing plant prevents bad vibes, provides positive energy, good luck, and prosperity. Note that it may fade after it has absorbed all the negative energy in the room.
4.Lucky Bamboo
It has been valued as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune and has been used in Asia for millennia. You should keep it in a glass bowl with an inch of purified or distilled water, in a corner, away from direct sunlight.
5.Rosemary
Rosemary purifies the air, protects from various illnesses, and has potent healing properties. It also improves the mood and memory. Furthermore, this powerful herb attracts love and encourages lust. It is also advisable to put a few sprigs of rosemary in cloth bags and place them all around the home to ensure the loyalty of people around you.
6.Orchid
Orchids are plants with long-lasting flowers in various sizes and shapes, which improve the energy in the room, and release oxygen during the night, so it is best to keep them in the bedroom. Also, their pleasant fragrance improves mood.
7.Peppermint
Peppermint enhances the communication and relationships in the home. Additionally, people believe that a fresh peppermint plant attracts economic prosperity.
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Linda Parker
Linda Parker
Hey everyone! My name is Linda and I am a freelance writer, blogger, and homesteader. When I’m not writing or blogging about topics related to health/wellness, natural living & organic gardening – you can find me in my rooftop garden planting new plants or watering them 🙂 Or simply, enjoying my favorite cup of tea with my lovely friends – my plants!
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