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LIFESTYLE

Best Houseplants for Purifying Air

May 9, 2019

With Spring going in full force, why not bring some of the Spring vibes into our own homes by decorating our place with plants? This blog post will suggest a few houseplants that will not only look great in the home, but also make for great air purifiers!

 

snake plant in a pot

Source: Waitrose Garden

Snake Plant

The snake plant supposedly has another name, aka Mother-in-Law’s Tongue. Not sure if it depends by region or not, but I found its other name pretty funny. The snake plant is great because it’s one of the best plants that filters out harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, xylene, and trichloroethylene, things that can be found in paints and synthetic fibers. It releases oxygen at nigh, helping you to sleep better. Other pros are that it’s  tall plant – its growth is upward, not outward, so it can fit really well in a small space. It can also live in various types of light and requires very little watering.

 

english ivy plant on a bookshelf

Source: Patch

English Ivy

English Ivy is such a lovely elegant plant and has the potential of removing faecal particles in the air, making it an appealing choice for a bathroom plant. Other studies also show it can help fight against and reduce mold levels. It needs to be provided at least four hours of sunlight each day and plenty of water.

 

potted bamboo palm

Source: Waitrose Garden

Bamboo Palm

This is another kind of plant that can filter out harmful toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde. This type prefers being in indirect sunlight.

 

Gerbera daisies in a vase

Source: Cambridge florist

Barberton Daisy

These bright and lovely flowers don’t exist to just look pretty, but also filter out chemicals like benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde. Place this plant in a room that receives a good amount of natural sunlight. Keep the soil moist and in a pot that drains well.

 

chrysanthemum bouquet in vase

Source: Fandom

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums can absorb toxins like ammonia and benzene, chemicals found in plastics and glue. They enjoy plenty of sun!

 

 

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These are just a few flowers / plants that have air purification abilities, and a few others are the spider plant, aloe vera, peace lily, Chinese evergreen, etc.

I don’t have by any means a green thumb, so this was very educational for myself and I may just get some for my home. What about you, do you already own some of these plants in your house?

Until then! ♡

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Comments

  1. kiki | soyvirgo.com says

    May 10, 2019 at 10:02 am

    I feel like i have one of these u mentioned line the English ivy but ours looks a bit different lol
    I really need more plants! Thanks for the list❤

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 10, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      Haha I think I had one of those too but they look a little different, they’re probably just plain ivy plants lol. No problem Kiki thank you for reading as always! <3

      Reply
  2. jade says

    May 10, 2019 at 2:55 pm

    beautiful plants! i need them 😀

    Jadieegosh   Instagram FacebookBloggerGroup

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 10, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      Aren’t they? They add such a lovely touch to a space!

      Reply
  3. Nancy says

    May 10, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    Oooh, I’ve been looking for some plants for the house lately! I’ve heard so many great things about English Ivy being great for bathrooms. Though, I have seen it being called the spider plant too?? What is with these plants being named after animals, haha XD. I like that all of these plants look really nice as well. Ooooh, the bamboo balm is my vibe as well – great for some greenery in the living room. Chrysanthemum is such a gorgeous flower. Thanks for sharing these helpful houseplants hehe!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 12, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Hmm as far as I know, the spider plant is a whole different plant! That is interest haha, I’ll have to look into it and see if it’s synonymous with that! I have no clue what went through their minds when they were naming them! Thanks for reading girl! <3

      Reply
  4. Chloe Osborn says

    May 11, 2019 at 5:03 am

    This is a really informative post! I’ve always wanted lots of plants for my home because of how vibrant and pretty they look but never thought about the properties that they had. I will keep these in mind when I want to go shopping for plants! I love the English Ivy, it’s so pretty!x

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 12, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      Ah I’m glad you found it informative! They can really make a place nice and homely 🙂 The English ivy is really pretty indeed!

      Reply
  5. Bexa says

    May 11, 2019 at 6:11 am

    This is a really interesting post, Geraldine! I never knew plants had so many benefits. I like the sound of the Snake Plant, especially as it helps with sleep. Those flowers are so pretty too, and great they absorb toxins too, win win! Thanks for sharing, this has inspired me to buy a couple of plants to freshen up my home! Fab post! <3 xx

    Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com

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    • Geraldine says

      May 12, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      I’m happy you enjoyed reading it! It was a great learning experience for me too, it’s amazing how mother nature and plants like these can do that! Thanks so much lovely xx

      Reply
  6. Sophie says

    May 11, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    Great post! I know literally nothing about plants so this is really informative (I usually just pick something pretty). We don’t really have many big plants at home but this post has made me want to grab a few x

    Sophie
    http://www.glowsteady.co.uk

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    • Geraldine says

      May 12, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      Haha I’m pretty much in the same boat as you so it was a fun learning experience for me as well! I go by looks as well but usually they end up dying at the end of the season and that’s it for that! Thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  7. Chloe Chats says

    May 14, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    Loved this post Ger! I don’t know much about plants myself, and I kind of forget how good they can be for us! I love the bamboo one, plants are so pretty, I wish I was better at looking after them, I’d have so many!!!

    Chloe xx

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 14, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      Haha yes it’s so easy to take them for granted. I wish I was better too! Thank you for reading <3

      Reply
  8. Lauren says

    May 14, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    I havent got any of these plants but they sound like they really benefit your home. Thank you for sharing this interesting post geraldine xxx

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 14, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      Haha same, I think I used to have some! Thanks for reading Lauren 🙂

      Reply
  9. Katherine Tran says

    May 15, 2019 at 8:54 pm

    I love plants and love that this help purify the air, but i’m so bad at keeping them alive haha

    http://myclusterofthoughts.com/

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 16, 2019 at 10:49 am

      Same girl you’re not alone!

      Reply
  10. sepatuholig says

    May 16, 2019 at 4:47 am

    Oh yes! snake plant (and anturium and filandsia for me!
    https://sepatuholig.blogspot.com/
    https://youtu.be/mV–9pA-Csg
    ig @grace_njio
    other ig @wonky.pots

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 16, 2019 at 10:49 am

      Totally!!

      Reply
  11. cate says

    May 16, 2019 at 5:06 am

    i simply adore the english ivy! and the snake plant but with a cat I need to learn which one is poisonous for them!!

    Cate // 35mminstyle

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 16, 2019 at 10:57 am

      The English Ivy is a really classic and lovely plant to have! Ahh yes that is just as important too!

      Reply
  12. P-and-P says

    May 16, 2019 at 6:43 am

    Nice post. 🙂

    P&P style ♡ ☯ ☮ — DIY — fashion — and more — ☮ ☯ ♡

    Reply
  13. Jenny Yang says

    May 16, 2019 at 7:27 pm

    this was so helpful!! I have been researching so much about plants but they get so overwhelming!!
    xx jen
    http://lilthoughtswithjen.com/

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 16, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      I’m glad you thought found this helpful!! x

      Reply
  14. Shannen says

    May 17, 2019 at 4:42 am

    Love this post, I’m obsessed with house plants and currently have six. The English Ivy is such a good idea for the bathroom, that’s great that it purifies the air. The bamboo plant is beautiful too 😄

    Shannen | https://shannenclaire.co.uk

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 17, 2019 at 11:49 am

      That’s amazing! My mom is the one who takes care of all the plants in the house haha! Thanks for reading Shannen xx

      Reply
  15. Minifoxychicky says

    May 20, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    i love the snake plant and the bamboo palm, in fact I love a lot of palm plants as they make me feel calm for SOME reason so if I could I would fill my home with them.We have to be careful with what plants I can have in our home as we have two kitties, so there is a lot of beautiful plants that we can’t have in our home because they are toxic to cats.

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      May 21, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      That makes total sense! Our furry friends come first 🙂

      Reply
  16. Maria says

    June 5, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    i want to put all of these plants in my home. the only problem i would have is keeping them alive!

    xo, Maria
    https://www.miamiamine.com/

    Reply
    • Geraldine says

      June 6, 2019 at 11:58 am

      Haha yes I’m sure I’d struggle with that too if I had them all in my home! 😂

      Reply

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