Plants may not wear capes, but they sure do a fantastic job at purifying the air while adding a touch of beauty to your home.
Apart from the important role they play in earth’s ecosystems, some houseplants have super air-purifying powers as well as other therapeutic and cosmetic properties.
We’ve brought you 3 of the most powerful unsung heroes fighting air pollution, one leaf at a time.
Mother-in-law’s tongue or “Sansevieria”. It is often praised for its air-purifying properties.
– Its leaves are long, upright, and sword-shaped. They are typically thick and fleshy with pointed tips.
– Sansevieria has the ability to release moisture into the air through the transpiration process.
– It can effectively remove indoor air pollutants like xylene, toluene, and nitrogen oxides.
– Sansevieria is easy to cultivate in apartments and offices and will replenish the oxygen levels in the air.
Chlorophytum Comosum aka the spider plant. It doesn’t only add beauty to indoor spaces, but also has air-purifying qualities.
– Avoid watering it abundantly, and let the soil dry before you water it again.
– Chlorophytum Comosum converts carbon dioxide into oxygen, and that helps makes it more hygienic and pleasant to breathe.
– It is quite effective in eliminating carbon monoxide and formaldehyde from indoor air.
– It is a natural humidifier that can combat dry indoor air.
Apart from being an air purifier, Aloe Vera can also offer the best natural solutions for your hair and skin.
– It requires good exposure to sunlight and regular watering.
– It is characterized by its power to eliminate harmful substances in the air, such as formaldehyde.
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