Working from home means you need a healthy space. Using air-purifying plants it helps remove harmful toxins from your home office and your house in general.
To enhance the quality of air in one’s home, it is beneficial to obtain specific houseplants that are categorized as equally beautifying and air-purifying. Take a look at these ten plants that can assist in keeping the air pollution of the apartment under control:
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Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
The plant is tropical and removes pollutants from the indoors, such as formaldehyde and xylene, as well as toluene. Moreover, the Areca Palm is non-toxic to pets and also represents health and prosperity in Feng Shui. The Areca Palm grows well in indirect light, and in between watering prefers the soil to dry out.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
This hardy plant also cleans the air from the pollutants formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene. Like other plants, it is non-toxic to pets and is believed to have protective energy according to Feng Shui. This plant can handle lower light conditions and requires less watering.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
This hardy plant effectively eliminates toxins like formaldehyde and xylene. The Spider Plant is pet-safe and highly valued for its air-purifying abilities, as it is believed to help remove negative energy. It adapts well to various light conditions and thrives with moderate watering.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.)
Apart from aiding in the reduction of mold spores, the spathiphyllum lily is capable of removing toxins, including benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. That said, it is dangerous for pets if swallowed. In feng shui, it connotes peace and calmness. Like most plants, it does best in low to moderate light but does require regular watering to ensure the soil is moist.
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata)
This gorgeous fern is one of the best at filtering formaldehyde and xylene from the air. It does not harm pets, which means it is safe, and in feng shui, it denotes growth and wealth. This specific species of Boston fern does well in high humidity and prefers indirect light growth, which makes it suitable for bathrooms or kitchens.
Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)
As the name suggests, the money plant is believed to attract fortune and wealth, in addition to reducing a wide variety of indoor pollutants. The money tree is pet friendly, and in feng shui, it signifies good luck and fortune. This air-purifying plant doesn’t require much water and does best in indirect sunlight.
Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea Elegans)
This lovely palm does help in removing a range of indoor air pollutants and is also pet friendly. In feng shui, it means moderation and equilibrium. The parlor palm does well in low light and requires very little care.
Dracaena (Dracaena spp.)
Dracaena plants are able to effectively filter formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene. They are, however, known to be toxic to pets. In Feng Shui, they are said to enhance health and vigor. Dracaena loves indirect light and regular watering, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
This is another climbing plant that has the ability to eliminate formaldehyde and benzene from the air. English Ivy is, however, considered an animal poison. In Feng Shui, English Ivy represents healing and protection. The plant does well in indirect light and prefers moist soil.
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)
For those who observe Feng Shui, Aloe Vera is said to bring positive energy to a space. Beyond its medicinal purposes, Aloe Vera also helps purify the air by removing formaldehyde. Aloe Vera is non-toxic to pets and is known to aid in providing a positive atmosphere. This succulent plant prefers bright, indirect light, minimal watering, and allows the soil to dry out between watering.
Integrating these plants into your apartment will improve air quality and contribute towards a healthier lifestyle while also providing excellent Feng Shui. Always make sure to place plants that can be toxic to pets out of their reach so that they do not accidentally ingest them.
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