Natures Air Machines

We spend a lot of time in side our homes. Imagine how many breaths you inhale then exhale in a single day (FYI, it's somewhere around 20,000). Ever wonder what house plant act as natural air purifiers? Lets check some out together below.

Our top 5 air purifying house plants

1. Spider Plant

Spider plants remove pollutants from the air and are often put in surgery patients recovery rooms of hospitals. The spider plant is considered a non-toxic plant to animals and the bonus is, it is a very resilient plant...so if you do not have a green thumb, no worries! The #spiderplant is hard to kill.

2. Peace Lilly

Peace lily plants are beautiful and will add a touch of elegance to any room. Peace lilies absorb benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, xylene, and carbon monoxide. #Peacelily plants thrive in moist environments making them great bathroom plants. By eliminating excess moisture these amazing plants reduce chances for mold and mildew. Add one to the bed room décor for a touch of beauty and as an added bonus it can collect air borne allergens so you can get a better nights sleep.

3. Garden Mum

The garden mum in native to china and comes in a variety of colors. This plant can be potted and kept indoors, but it is also a very hearty plant that can bare the cold temps of the late fall and early winter. The garden mum eliminates benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, and ammonia pollutants from the air. Although these plants can add a burst of color to your home décor, be careful they are not pet friendly and can be toxic. On the plus side, Chrysanthemum or better known as the #gardenmum are perennials and will com back year after year if planted out side.

4. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has natural purification and antibacterial and healing properties. The #aloevera plant is best known for its jelly insides which have been used for treating sunburns and minor cut, but did you know it is a super air purifying plant. This incredible plant is also referred to sometimes as an oxygen bomb. At night the aloe plant absorbs high levels of carbon dioxide at night and releases oxygen once exposed to light again. The aloe plant is considered a succulent and requires very little maintenance.

5. Snake Plant

The #snakeplant is an abundant oxygen supplier. Like other air purifying plants, the snake plant absorbs unwanted pollutants and release oxygen back into the air. This plants is drought resistant and requires little to no attention. If you forget to water it, no worries. The snake plant needs watering only once a month and to much watering can actually damage the plant. This plant can add a dramatic flare with its tall, slender and beautifully colored leaves.

There are a lot of plants that can add health benefits and beauty to you home. Plants are natures air cleaning machines. Adding some purifying plants can add flare to your décor and have soothing, heathy benefits.

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