10 Indoor Plants For Improving Indoor Air Quality At Home

INTRODUCTION:

The plants are important part of the environment as they are the producers that can make their food by their own. They are multicellular living organisms that contain chlorophyll that converts solar energy into food. The plants absorb carbon dioxide from the environment and release oxygen into the environment decreasing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment reducing the impacts of it.

The plants play a crucial role in the environment. The air is the mixture of different gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen etc. Plants keep the balance of these mixtures of gases by exchanging them. The indoor plants are helpful in keeping the balance of environmental gases by purifying the harmful ones. The indoor plants are used worldwide to keep the interior fresh and good looking as they are also the decorating components along with the natural air purifiers.

Indoor air plants not only provide you with oxygen and are aesthetically pleasing, but also keep your indoor air quality at optimum levels. Problem of indoor air pollution is getting worse, as there is an ever-growing number of indoor air pollutants now that we use in our daily lives which can be very harmful for us at higher concentrations! For more information about Indoor Air Pollution, kindly read: What is Indoor Air Pollution? – Sources, Effects and Control and What Are Common Indoor Air Pollutants? – Types And Sources.

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There are number of indoor plants that are kept in homes for improving the air quality.

1. MONEY PLANT:

Money plant is common household plant commonly seen inside homes. There are different species of money plant such as Epipremnum aureus found in regions like India, Pakistan, and china. They have yellowish green leaves and have a lot of benefits. Inside homes they help in air purification as it filters formaldehyde from the indoor environment.

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2. SNAKE PLANT:

They have both unique appearance and characteristics. Snake plants are indoor plants having pointed leaves requiring a little care and water. They help in purification of air, release oxygen at night and require low light. They remove toxic pollutants such as carbon dioxide, benzene, formaldehyde etc.

3. RUBBER PLANT:

Indoor plant having unique phenotype beneficial in filtering the indoor environment. They have glossy leaves ideal in conditions like dim light and sufficient water. They remove toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde from indoor environment like homes and offices.

4. PEACE LILY:

The decorations are important factor to beautify the interior of homes. The peace lily is one of the indoor plants that beautify the interior of homes having white flowers. They purify air and clean the internal environment. They require low light conditions and low temperature.

5. BAMBOO PALM:

They require minimum sunlight and water regularly. They improve the air quality inside homes, buildings and offices by filtering the toxic pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, chloroform and other harmful components.  They have thin and long leaves.

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6. ALOE VERA:

Aloe Vera plant belongs to cactus family and need minimum water for its growth and development. Aloe Vera is known for its benefits in health and its healing properties. Aloe Vera plants have spiky appearance and have air purifying properties that improves air quality inside homes.

7. CHRYSANTHEMUMS:

The large flowering plant that removes harmful compounds like formaldehyde and chloroform from the indoor air. They reduce indoor air pollution.

8. ARECA PALM:

Areca palm is known for the health benefits as it absorbs the hazardous gases such as xylene, acetone and toluene that are used in paints. They keep the indoor environment clean. They are also beneficial for the patients suffering from breathing problems and it can be kept in bedrooms.

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9. CHINESE EVERGREEN:

These plants can be placed anywhere in homes because they are not fond of maximum sunlight. Chinese evergreen helps in purification of air and keeps the indoor clean, fresh and free of toxins. They are popularly used in homes and is commonly added to the gardens.

10. ORCHIDS:

They require little water and shouldn’t be put in direct sunlight. They purify air and have good fragrance getting rid of smell. They are household plants commonly used in homes.

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COMMON BENEFITS OF INDOOR PLANTS:

The common benefits of the indoor plants listed above are:

1. They reduce stress.
2. The removes toxins and purify air.
3. Better sleep.
4. They are cheap and easily available.
5. Improve the flow of oxygen.
6. Increase productivity.

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CONCLUSION:

The plants are important component both outdoor and indoor. The indoor plants are common and have a lot of benefits. They improve the indoor air quality and keep the environment fresh and healthy.

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