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Given the challenges of depreciating air quality and lifestyle changes,
there arises a need to watch the quality of air we breathe. A refreshing
indoor plant can do much more than adding aesthetics to your home décor.
Going by recent studies, most of the indoor houseplants are effective at
cleansing the air circulating around. These can absorb harmful
substances such as formaldehyde, which is said to cause irritation of
respiratory tract. Easy to grow, sitting pretty in your home or office,
indoor plants are the best natural way to filter out unhealthy toxins
from the air that goes into your lungs.
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Spider Plant
A usual sight, Spider Plant is easy to grow and maintain. One of the
best air-purifying plants, it gets to work quickly, removing upto 90% of
toxins in two days time. It effectively removes carbon monoxide, benzene
and formaldehyde from the air. The plant also does well at removing mold
and other allergens, being an added advantage for those with common
allergy symptoms. |
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English Ivy
The most effective at filtering out formaldehyde and benzene, English
Ivy works wonderfully for both home and office. It is ideal for those
who have pets as it removes airborne allergens such as mold and
fecal-matter particles. An evergreen climbing plant, English Ivy is
adaptable and thus easy to grow. |
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Aloe Vera
A member of the Lily family, this is one of a gem. With its medicinal
and air cleansing properties, Aloe Vera finds place in many homes. Its
gel works wonder at healing minor burns, cuts, skin problems and even
insect bites. Also an effective air purifier, Aloe Vera filters out
common indoor air toxin formaldehyde. |
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Rubber Plant
These evergreen trees of Indian origin have broad leaves that are deep
green in color with a glossy touch. However some variants have purplish
tinge to their color. Excellent at eliminating formaldehyde, these also
absorb carbon monoxide and trichloroethylene from surrounding air.
Rubber plant is easy to grow and may be trimmed to control growth or
allowed to grow into a tall tree. A point to note is that it produces
latex when trimmed or its branches are broken, so there is a need to be
careful with kids or pets in the house. |
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Golden Pothos
This speedily growing foliage is another great air-purifier. Golden
Pothos effectively eliminates benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, xylene and
carbon monoxide. Whether cascading from a hanging basket or spiraling
your garage (busy absorbing formaldehyde from car exhaust), Golden
Pothos looks beautiful with its neon tinge. It is also known as Devil’s
Ivy due to its ability to remain green even when kept in dark.
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Boston Fern
A classic beauty, Boston Fern adds to both look and health of your home.
A natural humidifier, it is an excellent plant to have if one suffers
from dry skin problems. Also it helps maintain air moisture level in dry
winter season. It absorbs the commonly found toxin formaldehyde, a
chemical related to neurological diseases. A beautifully placed Boston
Fern lights up the room while one enjoys health benefits of purified
air.
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