Top 10 Indoor Plants for Clean Air in Your Home

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Maintaining clean air at home is essential. You can place indoor plants in different corners of your home to promote healthy and clean air.

Experts agree that indoor plants enhance a room's aesthetic appeal and improve air quality, as quoted by Forbes. They effectively filter and purify the air.

If you're looking for indoor plants that can satisfy both the aesthetic and wellness sides, here are some of the best selections.

Best Indoor Plants for Better Air Quality

Forbes Home has rounded up some of the best indoor plants you can choose to improve the air quality in your home. Greenery, including ferns, snake plants, and philodendrons, are some of the most popular choices for homeowners. Scroll down to learn more.

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

The first houseplant you can choose to freshen up your home is the snake plant. Also known as "mother-in-law's tongue," these succulents are one of the best indoor plants for oxygen because they filter toxins like formaldehyde and benzene and release oxygen from their leaves.

Healthline also adds that snake plants are low maintenance and easy to care for. The plants, which are native to Asia and Africa, are fairly hardy and don't require much lighting, making them a great option for beginners.

2. Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Boston ferns are not all about looks. These indoor plants can remove toxic pollutants, including formaldehyde and xylene, from the air. These types of sword ferns can also keep your room humid, says Forbes.

If you're planning on planting Boston ferns, make sure to keep the soil moist. In addition, these plants are ideal in the ground and hanging baskets, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

3. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

For the best indoor plant to improve the humidity in your home, look no further than areca palms. In addition, Forbes mentions that these indoor plants are natural air purifiers that can effectively remove formaldehyde, which can cause cancer with prolonged exposure.
While they are easy to care for, areca palms require a sheer amount of sunlight and moist soil. Therefore, Healthline suggests placing these palms near a window.

4. Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Another indoor plant option for clean air is the spider plant. It can help remove air pollutants such as formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene. The spider plant is also super hardy and can thrive in most situations, especially in a hanging basket.

5. Philodendron

Philodendrons come in several varieties, but according to the University of Florida, the heart-leaf and elephant ear varieties are the best indoor plants to help purify air. This is mainly because of their ability to increase oxygen in the air.

6. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Often confused with philodendrons, golden pothos effectively purify the air by filtering out harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. Also known as devil's ivies, these vining plants are extremely hardy and can survive without water or sunlight for long periods.

Still, golden pothos love brighter spaces and some water. Healthline also notes that it is best to place these plants on a higher shelf. This is to prevent pets from chewing on the leaves, as some of the compounds in pothos are toxic to cats and dogs.

7. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Peace lilies are one of the best indoor air-purifying plants you can choose. Besides adding elegance to your home, these leafy plants work well in getting rid of toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, and ammonia from the air.

According to Healthline, these plants prefer warm rooms that receive a good amount of sunlight. It is worth noting that if you have cats, keep these plants out of their reach as peace lilies are toxic to them.

8. Dracaena

Place dracaenas in your room to purify the air as they help to emit oxygen. With these plants in your room, you'll enjoy a touch of nature while breathing fresher, cleaner air.

9. Bromeliad

Another indoor plant that promotes more oxygen is the bromeliad. These plants release oxygen into the air, especially at night. The plants require moderate watering and can thrive in low-light conditions.

10. Schlumbergera

Also known as Christmas cactus, schlumbergeras are actually succulents, despite their popular name. These plants can add aesthetic appeal to your home while improving air quality.

Healthline | Forbes

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