50 Indoor Plants That Purify the Air

✔ It’s important to note that some plants can be toxic to pets, so be sure to research any plant before bringing them into your home!

Plants Known for Their Air-Cleaning Properties

Indoor plants not only add beauty to your home, but also help purify the air you breathe.

The plant species mentioned below are known for their ability to purify the air by removing toxins and pollutants, such as: formaldehyde, benzene, and ammonia.

When breathing through ‘cleaner’ air, many individuals experience improved mental states, healthier respiratory functions, fewer allergies, and better sleep quality.

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Natural plants can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home by adding color, texture, or warmth to your living spaces, making your home feel more inviting.

Plants also play equal roles in reducing noise levels and improving humidity levels, which can help create more relaxed indoor environments.

A List of 50 Plants

1. Spider Plant
2. Aloe Vera
3. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
4. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
5. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
6. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
7. Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)
8. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
9. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
10. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
11. Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
12. Dracaena spp. (includes varieties like Dracaena marginata, Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena deremensis)
13. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
14. Ficus Alii (Ficus maclellandii)
15. Philodendron spp. (includes varieties like Philodendron bipennifolium, Philodendron cordatum)
16. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
17. Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa)
18. Dendrobium Orchids (Dendrobium spp.)
19. Lilyturf (Liriope spicata)
20. Schefflera (Schefflera spp.)
21. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
22. Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)
23. Golden Clubmoss (Selaginella kraussiana)
24. Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)
25. Dwarf Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii)
26. Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum)
27. Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)
28. Peperomia (Peperomia spp.)
29. Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
30. Wax Begonia (Begonia spp.)
31. Nephrolepis (Nephrolepis exaltata)
32. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
33. Warneck Dracaena (Dracaena deremensis ‘Warneckii’)
34. Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula)
35. Spiderwort (Tradescantia spp.)
36. Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum)
37. Purple Waffle Plant (Hemigraphis alternata)
38. Red Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura)
39. Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum spp.)
40. Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum)
41. Calathea spp. (includes varieties like Calathea ornata, Calathea lancifolia)
42. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
43. Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae family)
44. Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii)
45. Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)
46. Silver Bay Aglaonema (Aglaonema ‘Silver Bay’)
47. Dracaena Marginata (Dracaena marginata)
48. Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)
49. Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica)
50. Spider Lily (Hymenocallis spp.)

These 50 plants are just a few examples of the many indoor plants that can improve the quality of the air in your home.

Take a moment to explore other oxygen-producing plant species beyond those mentioned above. Discovering these life forms can help you acquire a deeper perspective into the roles they play each and every day — roles often underappreciated by humanity.

Again, ✔ it’s important to note that some plants can be toxic to pets, so be sure to research any plant before bringing them into your home!

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Authored, edited, formatted, and researched by E. Silvers.

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