2. Plants do not only add natural beauty to a home. They
can also create a refreshing vibe in a room.
According to studies, plants can help in purifying the air
that we breathe as they increase the amount of oxygen
and absorb toxins.
3. Dutch researchers have discovered in 2008 that hospital
patients who have plants in their rooms have lower level
of stress than the other patients who do not have one.
In simpler terms, having plants in our home can make us
feel better.
5. Peace Lily is an indoor plant with dark
leaves and curvy white flowers. It grows
easily even in low light and moisture. It
is perfect for homes with a few
windows.
It can eliminate several chemicals and
compounds like ammonia, benzene,
formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and
more.
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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
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English Ivy is a classic climbing house
plant with green-leaved varieties. It
favors indoor conditions with medium
sunlight. It can be placed in a floor
container or a hanging basket.
It can absorb carbon monoxide,
trichloroethylene, formaldehyde,
benzene, among others.
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
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Rubber plants usually have wide, deep
green and glossy leaves but some are
purple. It can easily thrive in low
moisture, filtered lighting and cool
weather.
This indoor plant cleans the air by
removing toxins and compounds like
formaldehyde, ammonia,
trichloroethylene and benzene.
Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
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Golden Pothos has smooth, heart-
shaped leaves. It grows in low level
sunlight. It is usually dangling in a basket
or cascading in a tall plant. It is ideal for
living rooms and kitchens.
It can eliminate formaldehyde from the
air.
Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
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Snake plant is also known as mother-in-
law’s tongue. It has striped, gray-green
leaves that are usually outlined by white
or yellow edges. It can grow in humid
situations with minimal sunlight.
It filters out air pollutants like
formaldehyde. It is usually placed in
bathrooms and in any corner of a home.
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
10. Dracaena Lemon Lime
Dracaena Margarita
Dracaena Limelight
Dracaena Massangeana
Dracaena is a large group of indoor
plants that come in a variety of colors,
shapes and sizes. It typically has strap-
like leaves with red and yellow
variations. It favors low humidity and
any light condition.
It can absorb compounds such as xylene,
formaldehyde, toluene,
trichloroethylene and benzene.
Dracaena
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Chrysanthemum or mum has numerous
varieties. It usually has colorful flowers
that come in different sizes. It is perfect
for the living room as it requires bright,
indirect sunlight and moisture.
It is not a house plant but it can filter out
benzene, xylene, ammonia and more.
Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
12. These are just some of the indoor plants that can
brighten up your home.
Just remember that all these plants require
proper care and maintenance.